VET SC 7308ARW - Transition to Veterinary Profession A

Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2018

The course delivers the final preparation of senior veterinary students for entry into post-graduate life. This course will prepare students for the transition from coursework of the DVM 2 year through the workplace-based learning in the DVM 3 year and on to entry into the veterinary profession. Students will work through cases as an introduction into final year. Further development of clinical communication skills and financial and business awareness will occur. Seminars on what to expect and how to prepare for work as a practitioner will be presented. End of program final examinations will occur in the final weeks of the year.

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Course Details

Course Code	VET SC 7308ARW
Course	Transition to Veterinary Profession A
Coordinating Unit	School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	Roseworthy Campus
Contact	7 hrs per day in 4 x 1 week blocks
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Restrictions	Available to D.Veterinary Medicine students only
Assessment	Examination, written, oral and practical

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Bridgette Shackelford

Course Timetable

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

Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

1. Integrate, recognise and apply Day One Competencies to solve professional and veterinary problems.

2. Apply appropriate life skills to support a successful professional career.

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)
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Topics in the course will be presented in 4 1-week blocks across the final year. Content will be presented in the form of all day seminars, workshops, and a field trip. Timetabling of content will be coordinated each year with the core clinical rotations and elective topic to optimise learning.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

This course occurs in four separate 1 week blocks across Semesters 1 & 2. Students will be expected to prepare daily for their activities in the given weeks. An average day will consist of approximately 7-8 hours.

Learning Activities Summary

No information currently available.

Specific Course Requirements

Attendance at each day of the course will be compulsory. Students will be able to apply for an approved absence with appropriate supporting documents, Students absent without approval will automatically fail the course.

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	Type of assessment	Percentage of total assessment for grading purposes	Hurdle Yes or No	Learning Outcome	Approximate Timing of Assessment
Written examinations	Summative	50%	No	1, 2	End of year
Practical examination	Summative	50%	No	1, 2	Semester Two, Week 11

Assessment Detail

All assessment items will be standard set for competency and the marks used to calculate the composite score adjusted according to standard setting. Students are required to attain an overall composite score from all assessment tasks equal to or greater than the minimum level of competency to achieve an NGP. Students who narrowly miss meeting the required standard to achieve an NGP may be offered some form of additional assessment.

Written examination (50%): Students will undertake two 3hr theory examinations at the end of year based on the course syllabus.

Practical Examination (50%): Students will undertake a practical examinationat the end of the year.

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 .

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

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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Policies & Guidelines
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