VET SC 7300ARW - Equine Practice Rotation A

Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2021

The course provides students with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge within the field of equine medicine and surgery. By focussing on the basic principles of evaluating case history, assessing clinical presentations, formulating differential diagnosis lists, and applying appropriate treatment or management of common medical and surgical conditions encountered in equine practice, students will improve upon the five key day one competencies. Students will participate in daily professional veterinary service activities, the rostered on-call emergency service after hours (weekends and evenings), case based hospital rounds, small group teaching activities as well as grand rounds presentations.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code VET SC 7300ARW
    Course Equine Practice Rotation A
    Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
    Term Semester 1
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s Roseworthy Campus
    Contact Up to 8 hours per day for 3 weeks
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites Completion of Level I & II of DVM program
    Restrictions Available to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students only
    Course Description The course provides students with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge within the field of equine medicine and surgery. By focussing on the basic principles of evaluating case history, assessing clinical presentations, formulating differential diagnosis lists, and applying appropriate treatment or management of common medical and surgical conditions encountered in equine practice, students will improve upon the five key day one competencies.

    Students will participate in daily professional veterinary service activities, the rostered on-call emergency service after hours (weekends and evenings), case based hospital rounds, small group teaching activities as well as grand rounds presentations.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Mrs Surita du Preez

    Course Coordinator: Dr. Gustavo Ferlini Agne (gustavo.ferliniagne@adelaide.edu.au)

    Course Co-ordinator: Dr. Surita du Preez (surita.dupreez@adelaide.edu.au)
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate Day One Competencies, for the discipline of Equine Practice in:
    1 Clinical reasoning/problem solving/knowledge
    2 Technical skills
    3 Communication skills
    4 Patient care
    5 Professional behaviours
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1, 2, 4
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    1
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    3, 5
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    2, 4
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    5
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    3, 5
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Rotations cover a continuous 3 week period within the EH&PC. Within this time, students will be involved in inpatient and outpatient clinics (including ambulatory and farm visits as appropriate), facilitate with surgery, and provide primary care to hospitalised equine cases.  Some out of hours and weekend work is required within the rotation period.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    This is a lecture free course. Students will participate in a variety of activities to allow for a broad exposure to the elements of this rotation. Students will be expected to prepare daily for their activities. An average day will consist of approximately 8 hours. There will be an expectation of some out-of-hours and weekend work throughout the rotation.
    Learning Activities Summary
    This course is lecture free and will be delivered by licensed University clinical veterinary faculty. Students will be exposed to cases being treated by the Equine Health and Performance Centre.

    Students will participate in a variety of activities to allow for a broad exposure to the elements of this rotation. All students must participate in daily clinical and teaching activities, the after-hours on-call schedule, and after-hours treatment of cases for which they have been assigned responsibility in the health centre. These activities may include clinical rounds, case review sessions, tutorials, surgery, stable visits, laboratory activities and diagnostics. A staff member will set the Equine Clinical Practice schedule on day one of the rotation.
    Specific Course Requirements
    Students spend one block of 3 weeks on the Equine Practice Rotation, covering aspects of equine veterinary medicine. Some weekend and out of hours work will be expected within the rotation.

    Attendance at each day of the 15 day rotation is compulsory. Students will be able to apply for an approved absence with appropriate supporting documents for up to 3 days, but must attend a minimum of 12 days to be able to complete the rotation.
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Hurdle Learning Outcome
    Clinical reasoning/problem solving/knowledge Summative
    & Formative
    Throughout
    course
    35% Yes 1
    Technical skills Summative
    & Formative
    Throughout
    course
    15% Yes 2
    Communication skills Summative
    & Formative
    Throughout
    course
    20% Yes 3
    Patient care Summative
    & Formative
    Throughout
    course
    20% Yes 4
    Professional behaviours Summative
    & Formative
    Throughout
    course
    10% Yes 5

    An exemption to the hurdle requirements of the Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy has been approved by the Faculty of Sciences for 2021.
    Assessment Related Requirements
    Hurdle Requirements

    Assessment Item with hurdle % needed or requirement to meet hurdle Is additional assessment available if student does not meet hurdle requirement?
    Yes or No
    Details of additional assessment
    (if available)
    Attend a minimum of 12 out of 15 full days of the rotation and absent no more than 2 days in any 1 week No Students that fail the attendance hurdle without appropriate approval and documentation will not be offered an additional or replacement assessment and will be required to repeat the rotation in its entirety.
    Clinical reasoning / problem solving / knowledge 50% Yes Additional rotation period with assessment.
    Technical skills 50% Yes Additional rotation period with assessment. 
    Communication skills 50% Yes Additional rotation period with assessment.
    Patient care 50% Yes Additional rotation period with assessment.
    Professional behaviours 50% Yes Additional rotation period with assessment.
    Assessment Detail
    Failure to pass all Day One Competencies

    Students who fail any Day One competencies listed in the course objectives will be given a further assessment appropriate to that particular competency.  This will typically involve a supplementary rotation period to improve their performance, but it could involve other types of assessment such as oral examinations. The length, timing and content of this supplementary period will be determined by the course coordinator. Failure a second time will result in the rotation being repeated during the next academic year.

    Assessments (Day One Competencies)

    1.     Clinical reasoning/problem solving/knowledge (35% of course grade)
    Observations on rotation, oral case presentations and exit oral test

    2.     Technical skills (15% of course grade)
    Observations on rotation, clinical skill practical session; exit oral test

    3.     Communication skills (20% of course grade)
    Observations on rotation, record keeping, oral presentations and exit oral test

    4.     Patient care (20% of course grade)
    Observations on rotation

    5.     Professional behaviours (10% of course grade)
    Observations on rotation

    A criterion based rubric with text descriptors will define the Day One Competency Categories
    Submission
    If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply.  A mark of zero will be allocated to late submitted assessment.



    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    NOG (No Grade Associated)
    Grade Description
    CN Continuing

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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