VET TECH 2015RW - Clinical Studies A

Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

This course is a study of the most important diseases affecting domestic and captive animals, wildlife, fish and crustaceans in aquaculture facilities. Emphasis is given to the recognition, clinical signs, treatment, supportive care and prevention of these conditions. Veterinary technologists work with a range of animals including household pets, horses and other companion animals, farm animals, and wildlife at large or in zoological collections; there are many commonalities between species in the way disease agents and environmental conditions affect tissues and organ systems. By studying animal health the important commonalities and differences can be highlighted and explored to provide further insights into disease and ill health processes in different animal species.

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Course Details

Course Code	VET TECH 2015RW
Course	Clinical Studies A
Coordinating Unit	School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	Roseworthy Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 7 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	Completion of Level I of Bachelor of Veterinary Technology program
Corequisites	VET TECH 2035RW
Restrictions	Available to Bachelor of Veterinary Technology students only
Assessment	Quizzes, exams and assignments

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Courtnay Baskerville

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
1	Perform a clinical examination of common domestic animals and wildlife of Australia to determine normal health and detect clinical signs of ill-health
2	Describe the clinical signs which can be observed when animals are affected by specific conditions
3	Display an understanding of the way diseases of specific organ systems lead to clinical expression of ill health and perform appropriate diagnostic sample collection
4	Prepare a management plan for caring and supporting animals affected by ill-health
5	Outline the ways that specified diseases can be prevented, controlled or eliminated from individual or groups of animals

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)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	2, 3, 4, 5
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	1, 4
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	4, 5
Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	4, 5
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	3, 4, 5
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	1

Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes

No information currently available.

Workload

No information currently available.

Learning Activities Summary
Lectures will be delivered over three hours each week from week 1 to week 13, and will cover:
- Safe restraint of animals for examination.
- The clinical examination of dogs, cats, sheep, cattle, horses and wildlife & exotic species.
- Important diseases and conditions of dogs, cats, sheep, horses and wildlife & exotic species. Diseases will include those of the integument, musculoskeletal system, nervous system; circulatory and respiratory systems; gastro-intestinal tract; reproductive and urinary systems. Presentation & common clinical signs, aetiology, diagnostic sampling, nursing management & supportive care, and prevention & client education will be explored for each of the diseases/conditions.
Practicals will run over a single four-hour session each week from week 1 to 10, and will cover:
- The clinical examination and safe restraint of dogs, cats, sheep, cattle, horses and wildlife & exotic species.
- Collection of biological specimens from animals for the purposes of diagnostic pathology.
- Clinical nursing and supportive care skills including oxygen supplementation, supplemental feeding, urinary catheterisation, wound care and rehabilitation.
Tutorials will run over a 2-hour session in weeks 11 and 12, and will include:
- Research into a selected disease or condition, with the aim to develop an extensive nursing management plan, which will form part of the students’ assignment.
Specific Course Requirements

Attendance at all practical and tutorial classes is compulsory.

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

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

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Hurdle Yes/No	Learning Outcome	Approximate timing of assessment
Online Quiz 1	Formative, summative	10%	No	2, 3, 4, 5	Week 4
Online Quiz 2	Formative, summative	15%	No	2, 3, 4, 5	Week 8
Assignment	Summative	15%	No	3, 4, 5	Week 12
Practical exam	Summative	25%	Yes	1	Week 13
Final Exam	Summative	35%	Yes	2, 3, 5	Exam Period

Assessment Related Requirements

Assessment Task with Hurdle	% needed to meet hurdle requirement	Is additional assessment available if hurdle is not met?	Assessment type if additional assessment is available.
Practical Exam	50%	Yes	Additional exam or alternate activity
Final Exam	50%	Yes	Additional exam
Practical work is compulsory	Engagement in all practical and tutorial sessions	Yes, provided there is an approved absence. Remedial practicals will be offered where reaosnably possible. In some cases, practical classes may be impractical to reproduce for small student groups.	Missed practicals or alternate activities can be provided where practical for approved absences.

Assessment Detail

Quiz 1 (10%)
Students will complete an online quiz, which will form an early semester formative and summative assessment. The quiz will consist of a mixture of multiple-choice questions, true/false, mix/match and short answers. The quiz will be administered online during scheduled face-to-face teaching. The quiz will be up to 40 minutes in duration, and will contain up to 40 questions.

Quiz 2 (15%)
Students will complete an online quiz, which will form a mid-to-late semester formative and summative assessment. The quiz will consist of a mixture of multiple-choice questions, true/false, mix/match and short answers. The quiz will be administered online during scheduled face-to-face teaching. The quiz will be up to 40 minutes in duration, and will contain up to 40 questions.

Assignment (15%)
Students will engage in a discovery session during tutorials, working in small groups to research a selected case. Students will then individually create a medical nursing/treatment plan for their case and submit these individually. Students will be provided a marking rubric to inform the criteria.

Practical Exam (25%)
Students will be tested on their practical skills learned through the practical classes up until that time. Students will be asked to perform a selected range of procedures with animals or animal-related equipment in a time period per student of up to 30 minutes.

Final Exam (35%)
The final exam will be held during the exam period, and will cover information across the entire semester. It will align with the learning outcomes identified in the Assessment Summary. The exam will be 2 hours in duration, and will consist of a mixture of multiple-choice questions, true/false, mix/match and short answers.

Submission

If an extension is not applied for, or not granted, then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment.

Course Grading

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

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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.

Student Feedback

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