VETS5357: Rural Mixed Practice Extramural

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2021 unit information

This unit of study provides students with an opportunity to practically apply the knowledge and skills they have developed during years 1 to 4. In particular, they will gain experience in livestock and equine practice. Through participation in professional activities students are expected to develop their communication skills with the rural community, staff and colleagues, and gain an insight into the career opportunities of a Rural Mixed Practice. Student interns are expected to fully participate in agreed activities whilst attending the practice, typically taking on the role and schedule of a full time supervised associate.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Science

Details

Study level	Postgraduate
Academic unit	School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations
Credit points	3

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: ?	Successful completion of Veterinary Science Years 1 - 4
Corequisites: ?	None
Prohibitions: ?	None
Assumed knowledge: ?	VETS4135 and VETS4233 Theory and Practical Classes

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. identify information resources available to rural practitioners, including the expertise of laboratories, specialist services (including personal support resources), and all levels of government and neighbouring practices
LO2. demonstrate sound technical and surgical skills applicable to the practice of large and small animal medicine and surgery
LO3. demonstrate sound investigatory and management skills for solving health and production problems in animal populations
LO4. demonstrate a sound business sense regarding agricultural and veterinary enterprises, in particular, the costs associated with employing a veterinary graduate, and the income generation required to offset these costs
LO5. understand the profession’s responsibilities regarding animal welfare and medical records
LO6. understand national disease control programs and the role private practitioners may play in these programs
LO7. demonstrate good communication skills with clients, colleagues, and staff.

Unit availability

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Previous years

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Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Semester 1 2020	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Intensive January - February 2020	Block mode	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Intensive January - February 2020	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2020	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Semester 1 2021	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Semester 1 2021	Normal day	Remote	Outline unavailable
Intensive January - February 2021	Block mode	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Intensive January - February 2021	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Intensive January - February 2021	Normal day	Remote	Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2021	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2021	Normal day	Remote	Outline unavailable

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