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Professional Portfolio 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
Subject Co-ordinators:
Assoc. Prof. Elise Boller (elise.boller@unimelb.edu.au)
Assoc. Prof. Leonie Richards (leonier@unimelb.edu.au)
Overview
Availability | February |
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This subject provides 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 e-Portfolio in one of four tracks: Small Animal, Equine, Production Animal, 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 an e-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 through the Practitioner in Residence program.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Possess enhanced competency in clinical and non-clinical professional skills in their chosen track
- Possess enhanced manual dexterity and technical skills required for professional practice in their chosen track
- Possess enhanced verbal and written communication skills appropriate for veterinary professional interactions with clients and colleagues
- Possess an enhanced capacity for self-reflection and be aware of and practising strategies to enhance resilience and well-being
Generic skills
Students completing this subject will have:
- Enhanced ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, and to trouble-shoot technical difficulties
- Experience in observation, interpretation of complex data, problem-solving, time management, record-keeping and communication in both written and verbal formats
- Enhanced verbal and written communication skills appropriate for professional and clinical contexts
- The ability to deal with integrity and honesty with professional colleagues and clients
- The capacity to demonstrate empathy and concern for animals and people
- A deeper understanding of the vocational aspects of veterinary science
- A heightened awareness of the veterinarian’s role in society, and the capacity to be a leader in the community
Last updated: 3 November 2022