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Structuring Emergency Disease Responses (VETS90091)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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In essence, an Emergency Animal Disease response has many similarities to that of a military campaign, and formal structures have been developed to manage responses. These structures are based on the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS) and are described in detail in the Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan (AUSVETPLAN).
This subject will, through a series of lectures, detail the composition of the various levels of control centres and outline their structure and functions and the roles and responsibilities of those staffing the centres.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will have gained:
- A working knowledge of AIIMS and its application to an emergency animal disease (EAD) response through AUSVETPLAN
- An understanding of the structures and functions of control centres at various levels and their interactions
- Some knowledge of AUSVETPLAN roles and responsibilities
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed their:
- Ability to respond to EADs in a structured manner
- Ability to relate an EAD response to a chain of command
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students should have a background knowledge in either:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90083 | Selection & Interpretation of Lab Tests | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| VETS90084 | Communication in Disease Emergencies | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
| VETS90085 | Management in Disease Emergencies | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
| VETS90086 | Epidemiology of Epidemics | February (Online) |
12.5 |
Or, a background knowledge in:
VETS50003 VETS50004 VETS50005 VETS50006
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
Students will be assessed for participation in weekly forum discussions, a group assignment in approximately Week 5 and final written exam in approximately Week 9 or 10. Students will be required to arrange an appropriate venue (e.g. a nearby university) to sit this assessment under supervised examination conditions.
The assessment components of this subject are:
- Participation in online forum discussions (25%)
- Group assignment (1000 words per student) (20%)
- 2-hour final written exam (55%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Prior to 2017 this subject was VETS50011 Structure & Function of Control Centres.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
The Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan (AUSVETPLAN), available to be downloaded from the Animal Health Australia website
- Subject notes
Reliable internet access with at least a medium speed connection and a personal computer are essential for undertaking this online program. The content is accessed through your web browser. Microsoft Office™ and Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent software packages are necessary for assessment tasks, assignments and some class exercises.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Veterinary Public Health (Emergency Animal Diseases)
Last updated: 3 November 2022