Veterinary Clinical Transition (VETS3071)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2019
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Veterinary Science School
Units
2
Duration
Two Semesters
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3L 3P
Incompatible
VETS3070
Prerequisite
VETS2007; VETS2008; ANIM2503
Restricted
Enrolment restricted to Veterinary Science students only
Assessment methods
A combination of practical and theoretical knowledge will be assessed. End of semester theory-based written examinations in both first and second semester will be complemented with a clinical skills practical examination (OSCE) in second semester, and an end-of-course VIVA examination testing student skills in information integration, scenario-based problem-solving and clinical reasoning as a hurdle to advanced clinical training in 4th year. There will be tutorial based assessments and a written assignment.
Course enquiries
Course duration
This is a year long course. It commences in Semester 1, 2019 and completes in Semester 2, 2019.
Course description
Veterinary clinical practice encompass a broad range of skills required to be a successful veterinary practitioner and to proceed to the clinical years of the BVSc program. Broadly, this course will provide essential introductory training in both clinical approach and reasoning, as well as practical clinical skills. Students will develop foundational clinical skills in radiography, radiology, surgery and anaesthesia, critical thinking and problem solving skills, the problems-based approach to clinical practice, and their application to clinical decision making.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) | Gatton | Internal | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) | Gatton | Internal | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) | Gatton | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | Gatton | Internal | Course Profile |
