VET SC 7305ARW - Veterinary Public Health Rotation A

Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2025

The Final year rotation will see the DVM III students build on their DVM II Veterinary Public Health experience. The rotation will include components that can be delivered online. Students will be exposed to a variety of theoretical and practical activities to achieve Day 1 competency in Veterinary Public Health. This may include activities performed in association with laboratories, Primary Industries and Regions SA, South Australian Research and Development Institute, Department of Agriculture, abattoirs and other food and meat processing facilities. They will also do case work with academics in areas of VPH/One Health. Some weekend and out of hours work may be expected within the rotation. Topic Definition: Veterinary Public Health has been defined by Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations, World Health Organisation/ World Organisation for Animal Health as 'the sum of all contributions to the physical, mental and social well-being of humans through an understanding and application of veterinary science'. Veterinary Public Health thus embraces the following areas of knowledge: diagnosis, surveillance, epidemiology, control, prevention and elimination of zoonosis and of diseases that threaten food security and social cohesion; protection of food (including meat and milk) for human consumption; food and meat science; environmental protection; animal welfare standards; and the social, behavioural and mental aspects of human-animal relationships.

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Course Details

Course Code	VET SC 7305ARW
Course	Veterinary Public Health 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 a 3 week block
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	Completion of Level I & II DVM program
Restrictions	Available to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students only
Assessment	Written assignment, oral presentation, field trip report, final exam

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Kandarp Patel

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Day One Competences, for the discipline of Veterinary Public Health, in:

1	Clinical reasoning/problem solving/knowledge
2	Technical skills
3	Communication skills
4	Project Management
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)
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
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.	1, 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.	3, 4, 5
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.	3, 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, 2, 3, 4, 5

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Placements (3), each of about a week’s duration, with practitioners of Veterinary Public Health (state veterinarians (PIRSA), SARDI, Gribbles/IMVS/VDL, AQIS etc.) will allow the students to practice their increasing understanding of the responsibilities of veterinarians’ in the subject area of Veterinary Public Health. Students will conduct a Food microbiology research topic.

Some out of hours and weekend work may be expected 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 rotation will allow the students to practice their increasing understanding of the responsibilities of veterinarians’ in the subject area of Veterinary Public Health individually and in groups. This can include conducting research in food microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, visiting of campus premises, outbreak investigation, notifiable diseases, One Health etc.

Some out of hours and weekend work may be expected within the rotation period.

Specific Course Requirements

Rotations cover a continuous 3 week period. Some out of hours and weekend work may be expected within the rotation period.

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
Clinical reasoning/problem solving/knowledge	Summative & Formative	Throughout course	30%	Yes	1
Technical skills	Summative & Formative	Throughout course	20%	Yes	2
Communication skills	Summative & Formative	Throughout course	20%	Yes	3
Project Management	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.

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 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
Project Management	50%	Yes	Additional rotation period with assessment
Professional behaviour	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 an additional assessment of a further supplementary rotation period to improve their performance. The nature, 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 following academic year.

Assessments (Day One Competencies)

1.     Clinical reasoning/problem solving/knowledge
Observations on rotation, oral case presentations and/or report writing, written and/or oral knowledge tests

2.     Technical skills
Observations on rotation, procedural tests and oral tests, conduct of the research project

3.     Communication skills
Observations on rotation, record keeping, oral presentations and/or report writing

4.     Project management
Observations on rotation, report writing

5.     Professional behaviours
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 .

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