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VETS6405: Large Animal Clinics A
2024 unit information
This unit of study incorporates multiple aspects of equine practice, including anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, medicine, sports medicine, reproduction and surgery, with a strong focus on the primary care aspects of equine practice. The placement experience includes a range of routine clinical activities, rounds, tutorials and practical classes, designed to provide a balance between clinical and didactic learning opportunities. This placement is part of an integrated approach to the delivery of equine practice related content over the four years of the DVM programme, the over-arching aim of which is to prepare DVM graduates with the day-one knowledge, skills and attitudes required to succeed in the equine clinical environment.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations
| Code | VETS6405 |
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| Academic unit | School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6301 and VETS6302 and VETS6303 and VETS6304 and VETS6305 and VETS6306 and VETS6307 and VETS6308 and VETS6309 and VETS6310 and VETS6311 and VETS6312 and VETS6313 and VETS6314 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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All content from Years 1, 2, and 3 of the DVM |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Apply previously gathered knowledge form the veterinary course (clinical anatomy, clinical examination techniques, biosecurity principles, disease knowledge, pharmacology, bacteriology, imaging, clinicopathology, etc) into a practical equine clinical case-based scenario, that leads to the student being able to develop an appropriate diagnostic (including the interpretation of basic test results), therapeutic and preventive plans.
- LO2. Develop and demonstrate competency in professional communication skills in equine practice, including taking a history from a client, communication with clients and colleagues, complete and maintain an accurate medical record, working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of services, developing an acceptable professional code of conduct, and demonstrating the ability to cope with incomplete information / contingencies and to adapt to change.
- LO3. Apply previously gathered knowledge, develop and demonstrate competency in technical skills that are common in equine practice, such as intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections; administration of oral medications, basic routine diagnostic imaging modalities such as radiology and ultrasonography, correct sampling for laboratory analysis, handling and restraining a horse, prescribe and dispense medicines, wear PEP and surgical attire, aseptic technique.
- LO4. Be aware of and understand the ethical, legislative, economical and emotional context of equine veterinary medicine and be able to work within this frame. Demonstrate to recognize and effectively deal with scenarios of pain, suffering, animal welfare issues, inadequate nutritional status, and euthanasia.
- LO5. Develop a good professional knowledge and understand how to keep up to date, including understanding and applying the concepts of evidence based veterinary medicine, evaluation of literature, lifelong learning, and self-audit. Demonstrate that they recognize personal and professional limits and know how to seek advice/assistance.
Unit availability
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Important enrolment information
Additional advice
Four weeks of practical experience in clinical environments focusing on multiple disciplinary areas required to facilitate effective equine clinical assessment and care.
