VET SC 7001RW - DVM Professional Skills
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code VET SC 7001RW Course DVM Professional Skills Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Roseworthy Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 7 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Restrictions Available to DVM students only Assessment Written assignments, in-class theory & practical tests, assessment of communication skills within workshop, examination of clinical exam techniques, final exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Bridgette Shackelford
Course Coordinator: Dr Adele Feakes - adele.feakes@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 demonstrate client communication skills using a predominately relationship-centred consultation style 2 construct effective written documents for a variety of work-related situations based on analysis of available information, with application of professional conventions of writing 3 define and evaluate conduct with regard to the veterinary surgeon’s professional and legal responsibilities and apply the codes of conduct of the registering body of the state/country 4 demonstrate an elementary knowledge of key issues in veterinary business and enterprises 5 conduct a systematic, thorough and efficient basic clinical examination in a variety of species using animal handling skills that ensure animal welfare and operator safety 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) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-5 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 2, 3, 4 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1, 2, 3,4, 5 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 2, 3, 4 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-5 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1-5 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1-5 -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
1 x 4 hr practical per week
1 X 2-3 hr lectures/seminar/workshops/field trip per week
Participants will be expected to undertake self-directed learning each week in preparation for the practical.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).Learning Activities Summary
LECTURE/SEMINAR UNITS
- Clinical Examination of a range of species common in Australia
- Communication skills
- Enterprise and Business Skills, Legislation, Professional Conduct and Ethics
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Assessment
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 Due Weighting Hurdle Learning Outcome Business, Legislation, Professional Conduct & Ethics
· Diagnostic formative / summative tests
· Assignment
· Theory ExamFormative & Summative
2nd half
of the semester
End of semester
10%
20%
15%Yes 2,3,4
Clinical Exam
· Non-graded Quizzes
· In-class assessment of clinical examination
skills
· End of semester Practical Exam
· Theory Exam
Formative
Formative
Summative
Summative
Throughout the
semester
End of semester
0%
30%
10%
Yes
No5 Communication Skills
· Video Analysis AssignmentSummative
1st half
of semester
15%No 1 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 NoDetails of additional assessment, if available End of semester practical exam minimum
of 70% for the total end of semester
practical exam and must pass each species within the examYes Students must attend all practical sessions to be eligible to participate in the end of semester practical exam
Students that do not attain this 70% minimum must attain a minimum of 45% to be eligible for additional assessment.Business, Legislation, Professional Conduct
& Ethics (BLPCE) which consists of assignments and a theory exam componentminimum of 65% for
the sum of all componentsYes Students that do not attain this 65% minimum must attain a minimum of 45% to be eligible
for additional assessment.
Assessment Detail
Formative assessments during the semester:
1) Non-graded quizzes will be given as part of the self-directed learning material associated with species-based practical rotation. Completion of each quiz is mandatory to participate in each clinical exam practical session.
2) Students must attend all practical sessions to be eligible to sit the end of semester practical exam.
3) In-class assessment of clinical examination skills
4) Communication skills will be assessed in the first four sessions of the skills module with the same evaluation rubric as for the summative assessment.
Business, Legislation, Professional Conduct & Ethics (BLPCE)
1) Diagnostic formative/summative tests (10%)
2) Assignment covering the BLPCE subject area. Participants will submit one written assignment based on aspects of Business Enterprise Skills. Students will operate in teams of three or four to create a written assignment of four pages of original work plus appendices of supportive material (up to four pages). Group work to produce the written assignment will make up 15% and peer feedback on teamwork will contribute the remaining 5% (as an individual mark) to total the 20% for this component.
Theory Exam. Clinical Exam (Practical)
1) Clinical exam: Participants will undertake anend of semester practical exam. Theory Exam.
Communication Skills
1. Video Analysis Assignment (15% of the final grade). Participants will submit a self analysis of their consultation, building on formative feedback given in the skills laboratories from facilitator, peers, actors and self.
Please note
There will be a species based Practical Exam.
There will be one 2 hour end of semester Theory Exam with two components:
- Clinical Examination
- Business, Legislation, Professional Conduct & Ethics
Submission
Late 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:
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 .
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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