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| Course Code | VET SC 7210RW |
| Course | Companion Animal Clinical Practice A |
| Coordinating Unit | School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Sciences |
| Term | Semester 1 2013 |
| Mode | Internal |
| Level | Postgraduate Coursework |
| Location/s | Roseworthy |
| Units | 3 |
| Contact | Up to 7 hours per week plus 4 day spey & neuter clinic rotations during the semester |
| Prerequisites | VET SC 7000RW & VET SC 7002RW |
| Corequisites | Not applicable |
| Incompatible | Not applicable |
| Assumed Knowledge | Not applicable |
| Restrictions | Available to DVM students only |
| Quota | Not applicable |
| Course Description | In this course students will learn about the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of the medical and surgical conditions that are encountered in companion animal practice. Specifically, students will concentrate on aspects of anaesthesia, reproductive surgery, cardio-respiratory, gastro-intestinal and ear, nose & throat medicine. In practical classes, students will develop clinical problem solving ability, practice clinical techniques associated with the diagnosis and treatment of common clinical conditions, and develop anaesthesia, surgical and imaging skills. Integrated learning activities and tutorials will be used to complement the lectures and to integrate other learning areas such as clinical pathology and pharmacology. |
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