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Professional Portfolio Part A (VETS90080)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Werribee)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
February
Overview
| Availability | February |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Part A and Part B of this subject provide Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students with the opportunity to develop enhanced skills and knowledge in their professional area of interest. Students will choose to develop their portfolio in one of the following tracks; Small Animals Equine, Production Animals or Government, Industry and Conservation Health. Students will undertake small group practical classes applicable to their chosen field, and record their achievement of relevant professional skills in their portfolio. Students will also undertake advanced training in clinical communication through participation in simulated consultation sessions. This subject also provides careers training and equips students with skills to enhance their resilience and well-being in the workplace.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of Part A and Part B of this subject, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in a specific list of clinical and non-clinical professional skills in their chosen discipline
- Demonstrate the manual dexterity and technical skills required for professional practice in their chosen discipline
- Demonstrate communication skills appropriate for veterinary professional interactions with clients and colleagues
- Develop a detailed career plan and write an appropriate curriculum vitae for a position in their field of interest
Generic skills
Students completing Part A and Part B of this subject will have developed:
- The ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, to trouble-shoot technical difficulties
- Advanced experience in observation, interpretation of complex data, problem-solving, time management, record-keeping and communication in both written and verbal formats
- Communication skills appropriate for professional and clinical contexts
- The ability to deal with integrity and honesty with professional colleagues and clients
- Empathy and concern for animals and people
- An understanding of the vocational aspects of veterinary science
- A heightened awareness of the veterinarian’s role in society, and prepared to be a leader in the community
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of all subjects at DVM 2 level
Corequisites
Students are to enrol into the two corequisite subjects, unless directed by the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90078 | Veterinary Research Project Part A | February (On Campus - Werribee) |
6.25 |
| VETS90076 | Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Part A | February (On Campus - Werribee) |
37.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
A sound understanding of veterinary bioscience, infectious agents as causes of disease in domestic animals, and the major animal production systems.
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 section includes assessment for both VETS90080 Professional Portfolio Part A and VETS90081 Professional Portfolio Par B consist of the following:
- Attendance at and participation in communications practicals in Semesters 1 and 2
- Attendance at and participation in careers and well-being training in Semesters 1 and 2
- Attendance at and participation in practicals in chosen track in Semesters 1 and 2
- Recording of a simulated job interview, due in Week 3 of Semester 2
- A 15-minute clinical skills proficiency test (direct observational assessment of proficiency in completing set clinical and diagnostic tasks), to be scheduled between Weeks 4 and 8 of Semester 2
- A written professional portfolio (up to 4000 words or equivalent), due in Week 14 of Semester 2
Hurdle Requirements
- Students are required to pass the subject on aggregate mark
- Students must complete all components of assessment
- Students must pass the clinical skills proficiency test in order to pass the subject
- Students must attend a minimum of 90% of all practical classes in Part A and Part B of the subject
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- February
Coordinators Elise Boller and Leonie Richards Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 5 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 27 February 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 February contact information
Time commitment details
85 hours
Additional delivery details
Students who take this subject must also enrol into VETS90081 which is the second part of this subject.
Students will receive an overall result for Professional Portfolio following completion of both parts of the subject.
Part A and Part B of this subject are delivered over two consecutive 14-week semesters. Semester 1 of DVM 3 commences in early February, three weeks before the start of the standard University Semester 1. Semester 2 of DVM 3 commences in early July, two weeks before the start of the standard University Semester 2.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
To enrol in this subject students must have satisfactorily completed all subjects in the second year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - 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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022