VET SC 7308ARW - Transition to the Veterinary Profession A

Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2020

This course is the final course in the DVM program preparing students for entry into post-graduate life. The course transitions students from didactic learning in DVM I & II to a workplace-based learning environment in the final year and then on to entry into the veterinary profession. The course runs in four - one week blocks spread across the final year to present topics when they are most relevant and have the most impact on student learning.

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Course Details

Course Code	VET SC 7308ARW
Course	Transition to the 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
Prerequisites	Completion of Level I & II DVM program
Restrictions	Available to Doctor of 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 .

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)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1,2
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1,2
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1,2
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1,2
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1,2

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

Week 1: Clinical communications review; Introduction to rotations and the clinic's OH&S and business management systems.

Week 2: Employability and gaining employment; Radiology review; Ethical dilemmas

Weeks 3 & 4: Practical Exam; Veterinary legislation & registration: Professional risk management; Clinical cases, Top 10 clinical problems in common domestic species.

Specific Course Requirements

Attendance at each day of the course is compulsory. Students will be able to apply for an approved absence for extenuating circumstances 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	Weighting	Hurdle Yes or No	Learning Outcome	Approximate Timing of Assessment
Written Exam 1 Written Exam 2	Summative Summative	50%	No	1, 2	Semester 2 in the week following Week 12
Practical Exam	Summative	50%	No	1, 2	Semester 2 Week 10 or 11

Assessment Detail

Written Examinations (50%) – Students will undertake two 3-hr theory exams that will examine the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Day One Competences. One test will examine breadth of the domain of veterinary medicine through single best answer questions including multiple choice, extended matching, and clinical vignettes. The other test will examine depth in focussed
areas of common domestic species, business and legislation, and veterinary public health.

Practical Examinations (50%) – Students will undertake a practical test examining technical and reasoning skills in the field of veterinary medicine.

All assessment items will be standard set for competency. Students are required to attain a score for each assessment task equal
to or greater than a minimum level of competency to achieve a Non-Graded Pass. Students who narrowly miss meeting the required standard to achieve a Non-Graded Pass may be offered some form of additional assessment.

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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