Advanced Clinical Skills 1 Part A (VETS90046)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Werribee)
About this subject
Contact information
February
Sebastien Bauquier: bauquier@unimelb.edu.au
Thierry Beths: thierry.beths@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | February July |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is designed for veterinary graduates with postgraduate clinical experience who wish to acquire advanced clinical training. Practical work is an integral part of the programs offered.
Students undertake discipline-based clinical placements, which may include participating in ward rounds, unit meetings and outpatient clinics. This is a flexible subject designed to meet the individual discipline requirements of different clinical specialties.
Intended learning outcomes
Students will acquire problem solving skills through both mentored and self-directed clinical learning during clinical placements.
Generic skills
Students will develop advanced clinical skills through animal model and case-based teaching.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS70014 | Advanced Clinical Skills 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
This assessment is a combined total assessment for both VETS90046 Advanced Clinical Skills 1 Part A and VETS90047 Advanced Clinical Skills 1 Part B.
Dependent upon discipline
For students undertaking a residency within the Veterinary Hospital:
Satisfactory completion of clinical work (45%)
- Continual assessment by supervisors on a case-by-case basis, providing written feedback twice in each semester.
Written Assignment (45%)
- A major written assignment per year prepared as a paper ready for submission to a peer reviewed journal, e.g. as a clinical research report, case report, case series (prospective or retrospective), topic update, etc, or agreed alternative. The report should be prepared according to the guidelines of the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine or agreed alternative. The length of the written assignment is likely to vary according to journal guidelines. There is an expectation that the article will be published as part of preparations for the student's specialty board qualification.
Oral Presentation (10%)
- Hospital residents must complete an oral presentation within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital with clinical faculty present that can be assessed as part of the Advanced Clinical Skills subject.
Hurdle requirement:
- Minimum of 80% attendance at clinical training sessions (e.g. clinical placements, ward rounds, unit meetings and outpatient clinics, clinical consultancies).
For students undertaking a Dairy or Mackinnon Residency program:
Satisfactory completion of clinical work (20%)
- Continual assessment by supervisors on a case-by-case basis, providing written feedback twice in each semester.
Written Assignment (60%)
- Three written reports (maximum 500 words each) per semester (6 reports per year worth 25%)
- Plus one of (one per year worth 35%):
- an examinable online module in Veterinary Public Health
- an examinable module in veterinary leadership/management or
- a written assignment, maximum 3000 words
Oral Presentation (20%)
- Three oral presentations (up to 60 minutes each) per year.
Hurdle requirement:
- Minimum of 80% attendance.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Sebastien Bauquier Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours Approximately 10 hours per week Total time commitment 240 hours Teaching period 1 February 2017 to 25 June 2017 Last self-enrol date 2 March 2017 Census date 10 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 May 2017 Assessment period ends 7 July 2017 February contact information
Sebastien Bauquier: bauquier@unimelb.edu.au
Thierry Beths: thierry.beths@unimelb.edu.au - July
Time commitment details
Approximately 240 hours per semester
Additional delivery details
- This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in VETS90046 Advanced Clinical Skills 1 Part A and then subsequently enrolling in VETS90047 Advanced Clinical Skills 1 Part B, for a total enrolment of 37.5 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
- Information provided on this page applies to Part A and Part B of the subject (VETS90046 and VETS90047)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022