Principles of Professional Practice PtA (VETS90070)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Werribee)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Email: elise.boller@unimelb.edu.au
Email: mmil@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject adopts a cross-species comparative approach, and has a focus on student acquisition of 'clinic readiness' in areas such as anaesthesiology, imaging, principles of surgery, oncology, emergency medicine, economics and business skills, and consultation technique. As some of these principles (for example: principles of imaging) will be required in other subjects studied during this year, they will be taught during an intensive period at the start of the year. Others (for example, practice economics and business skills) may form part of the 'transition to the clinic' program at the conclusion of DVM3.
Students will be introduced to principles of the diagnostic process, consultation technique, history taking, clinical examination and emergency examination, surgery, anaesthesia and analgesia, principles of imaging, preventative medicine and nutrition, economics, business skills, ethics and the law (including medical records), emergency and notifiable diseases and comparative and wildlife medicine. Throughout the year students will be given opportunities to apply these principles in the context of particular species and disease states, and to acquire proficiency in a defined list of clinical skills. Students’ understanding of the evidence base of clinical practice will be enhanced by participation in a research project.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject aims to equip students with a thorough understanding of the principles of clinical and professional practice, such that they are prepared for their transition to the final year of clinic based teaching (DVM4). In addition, students successfully completing this subject will have demonstrated competency in a designated list of clinical skills, and have developed communication skills appropriate for clinic-based interactions with clients and colleagues. Students' understanding of the evidence-base of good clinical practice will be enhanced by completion of a literature-based research project.
Generic skills
Students completing this subject will have developed:
- An in-depth understanding of specific veterinary clinical disciplines
- Manual dexterity and technical skills in the practical application of these disciplines
- The ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, to trouble-shoot technical difficulties and to seek accurate solutions to complex biological problems
- The capacity to apply a rigorous, critical and logical approach to problem-solving
- Advanced experience in observation, interpretation of complex data, problem-solving, time management, record-keeping and communication in both written and verbal formats
Students will be able to research the scientific literature and to interpret reports in the scientific literature.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Passes in all subjects in Year 2 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (i.e. DVM2)
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90074 | Production Animal Medicine & Surgery PtA | Semester 1 (On Campus - Werribee) |
18.75 |
| VETS90072 | Companion Animal Medicine & Surgery PtA | Semester 1 (On Campus - Werribee) |
18.75 |
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 assessment combines assessment for both VETS90071 Principles of Professional Practice Part A and VETS90072 Principles of Professional Practice Part B
- 4 formative online assessments to be completed during Semester 1 with each assessment to be worth 1.25% (5%)
- 2-hour written examination covering the content of the first Principles of Professional Practice block due during Semester 1 (37.5%)
- Communication Project: presentation of an assigned research topic and peer review of colleagues’ seminars based on research topic due early Semester 2 (10%)
- Research Project: a 1000-word literature review on a research topic in veterinary science due in the middle of Semester 2 (10%)
- 2-hour written examination covering content of year-long teaching and the second Principles of Professional Practice block to be held during the end-of-year examination period (37.5%)
Hurdle requirements:
- Clinical skills proficiency test. Direct observational assessment of proficiency in completing set clinical and diagnostic tasks. To be completed by Week 14 semester 2 (ongoing throughout year). Successful completion of the clinical skills proficiency test is a hurdle requirement to pass this subject.
- Participation in the Practitioner-in-residence program which includes: Submission and review of curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter, two in-person meetings, and a mock interview for a post-graduation position. To be completed during semester 2.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Marjorie Milne Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours 182 hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 18 February 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 1 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Email: elise.boller@unimelb.edu.au
Email: mmil@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
340 hours
Additional delivery details
- This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in VETS90070 Principles of Professional Practice Part A and then subsequently enrolling in VETS90071 Principles of Professional Practice Part B, for a total enrolment of 25 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 (VETS90070 and VETS90071)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 3 November 2022