Mastering essential clinical competencies and the application of the problem-oriented approach is essential for the transition into clinical practice. This unit of study will consolidate the skills and knowledge from DVM1 and DVM2 in a case-based approach to the diagnosis and treatment of common clinical syndromes in small animals. An integrated multi-disciplinary approach will be used to highlight the importance and interrelatedness of all aspects of clinical practice (medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, behaviour, pharmacology and diagnostic imaging) in case management. Consideration of the responsibilities of small animal clinicians with regard to infection control, zoonoses and public health in the context of clinical practice will form part of this unit. The unit will provide grounding in the basic principles of diagnosis and treatment of urogenital, neurological, ophthalmological, cardiorespiratory, endocrinological, musculoskeletal, behavioural, alimentary, dermatological, haematological and oncological conditions. It focuses on developing the students' day one skills and professional attitude required for their clinical placements. Practical classes and small group learning will be included in the teaching of this unit to allow students to develop clinical thinking, practical skills and communication proficiencies.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations |
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Credit points | 6 |
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 |
Corequisites
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VETS6302 |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Mary Thompson, mary.thompson@sydney.edu.au |
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Laboratory supervisor(s) | Alison Nolan, alison.nolan@sydney.edu.au |
Lecturer(s) | Imke Tammen, imke.tammen@sydney.edu.au |
Christine Griebsch, christine.griebsch@sydney.edu.au | |
Nicolle Kirkwood, nicolle.kirkwood@sydney.edu.au | |
Beth McDonald, beth.mcdonald@sydney.edu.au | |
Christina Baxter, christina.baxter@sydney.edu.au | |
Eduardo Uquillas, eduardo.uquillas@sydney.edu.au | |
Kevin Ng, kevin.ng@sydney.edu.au | |
David Phalen, david.phalen@sydney.edu.au | |
Christopher Tan, chris.tan@sydney.edu.au | |
Lara Boland, lara.boland@sydney.edu.au | |
Kathryn Mills, kathryn.mills@sydney.edu.au | |
Mary Thompson, mary.thompson@sydney.edu.au | |
Tutor(s) | Karyn Wesselingh, karyn.wesselingh@sydney.edu.au |
Dominique Van der Saag, dominique.van.der.saag@sydney.edu.au |