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VET SC 7303BRW - Anaesthesia & Analgesia Rotation B

Roseworthy Campus - Semester 2 - 2019

In this course students will build further knowledge and practical skills in anaesthesia and analgesia in a range of domestic, domesticated and wildlife species. The rotation will provide experience in the evaluation, anaesthesia and recovery of different animals within high quality small and large animal facilities as well as in field situations where appropriate . Pain management both acute and chronic will be a significant part of the rotational experience. Five categories of essential day one competencies will assessed during the rotation. Rotations will consist of clinical activities, tutorials, case-based discussions and assignments, and self-learning. Some weekend and out of hours work will be expected within the rotation.

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  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code VET SC 7303BRW
    Course Anaesthesia & Analgesia Rotation B
    Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
    Term Semester 2
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s Roseworthy Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 8 hours per day for 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 Professional skills & attributes, practical competencies, knowledge, problem solving/clinical reasoning, case management
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Anthony Nicholson

    Course Timetable

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

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    To achieve Day One Competencies in:
    1 Clinical reasoning/problem solving/knowledge
    2 Technical skills
    3 Communication skills
    4 Patient care
    5 Professional behaviours
    Within the discipline of Anaesthesia and Analgesia
    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)
    		 1-5
    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
    		 1-5
    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, 3, 4, 5
    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, 4
    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
    		 3-5
    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
    		 3-5
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Rotations cover a continuous 3 week period. Within this time, students will be expected to attend tutorials and participate in the delivery of anaesthesia & analgesia requirements for the clinics and surgery as appropriate and required.

    Some out of hours and weekend work will 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
    Rotations cover a continuous 3 week period. Within this time, students will be expected to attend tutorials and participate in the delivery of anaesthesia &