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Advanced Clinical Skills 2 Part A (VETS90048)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Werribee)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1 (Extended)
Sebastien Bauquier: bauquier@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2 (Extended)
Sebastien Bauquier: bauquier@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) Semester 2 (Extended) |
|---|---|
| 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
In this subject
- 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: 23 June 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students should have completed both of:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90046 | Advanced Clinical Skills 1 Part A |
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Werribee)
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Werribee)
|
18.75 |
| VETS90047 | Advanced Clinical Skills 1 Part B |
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Werribee)
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Werribee)
|
18.75 |
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETS90054 | Principles of Medicine & Surgery 2 PtA |
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Werribee)
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Werribee)
|
6.25 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 23 June 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
For students undertaking a residency within the Veterinary Hospital or Zoo: Satisfactory completion of clinical work - Continual assessment by supervisors on a case-by-case basis, providing written feedback twice in each semester. | Throughout the teaching period | 45% |
For students undertaking a residency within the Veterinary Hospital or Zoo: Written Assignment - 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. | During the teaching period | 45% |
For students undertaking a residency within the Veterinary Hospital or Zoo: Oral Presentation - 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. | 10% | |
For students undertaking a residency within the Veterinary Hospital or Zoo Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 80% attendance at clinical training sessions (e.g. clinical placements, ward rounds, unit meetings and outpatient clinics, clinical consultancies). | N/A | |
For students undertaking a Dairy or Mackinnon Residency program: Satisfactory completion of clinical work - Continual assessment by supervisors on a case-by-case basis, providing written feedback twice in each semester. | Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
For students undertaking a Dairy or Mackinnon Residency program: Written Assignment - 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, OR; An examinable module in veterinary leadership/management, OR; A written assignment, maximum 3000 words | Throughout the teaching period | 60% |
For students undertaking a Dairy or Mackinnon Residency program: Oral Presentation - Three oral presentations (up to 60 minutes each) per year.
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
For students undertaking a Dairy or Mackinnon Residency program Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 80% attendance. | N/A |
Additional details
This assessment is a combined total assessment for both VETS90048 Advanced Clinical Skills 2 Part A and VETS90049 Advanced Clinical Skills 2 Part B.
Dependent upon discipline
Last updated: 23 June 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Sebastien Bauquier Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours Approximately 10 hours per week Total time commitment 240 hours Teaching period 2 February 2022 to 26 June 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 8 July 2022 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
Sebastien Bauquier: bauquier@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Sebastien Bauquier Mode of delivery On Campus (Werribee) Contact hours Approximately 10 hours per week Total time commitment 240 hours Teaching period 18 July 2022 to 27 November 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 2 December 2022 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Sebastien Bauquier: bauquier@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Approximately 240 hours per semester
Additional delivery details
- This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in VETS90048 Advanced Clinical Skills 2 Part A and then subsequently enrolling in VETS90049 Advanced Clinical Skills 2 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 (VETS90048 and VETS90049)
Last updated: 23 June 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
- Subject notes
This subject will be taken by clinical residents of the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences based either at the Veterinary Hospital or at alternative clinical case teaching locations.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Veterinary Studies - Links to additional information
Last updated: 23 June 2023