University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

VET TECH 1035RW - Principles of Veterinary Nursing

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: Semester 1
Campus: Roseworthy
Contact: Up to 6 hours per week
Restriction: Available to Bachelor of Veterinary Technology students only
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Assessment: Online quizzes, literature review, reflection, assignment, practical test
Syllabus:

This course introduces students to the various roles of a Veterinary Technologist working in clinical practice as part of the Veterinary Nursing Team. In preparation for workplace learning in an external veterinary practice, students will begin to develop and practice a wide range of technical nursing skills and enhance their understanding of legal, ethical and work health and safety (WHS) responsibilities. Students will be introduced to principles of patient care which underpin the practice of nursing such as concepts of clinical governance, one health and nursing care plans. This course examines the role, business and staff structures of veterinary practices and introduces the student to client care including client relations, record systems and the emotional landscape of veterinary practice.

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Program of Study

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Semester 1 Tue 12/03/2024 Thu 21/03/2024 Fri 03/05/2024 Fri 07/06/2024


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
18688 LE01 60 26 6 Mar - 3 Apr Wednesday 9am - 12pm Roseworthy College Hall, G3, School Council Room
1 May - 5 Jun Wednesday 9am - 12pm Roseworthy College Hall, G3, School Council Room
Automatic Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
18738 WR01 60 26 28 Feb - 28 Feb Wednesday 9am - 12pm Roseworthy College Hall, G3, School Council Room
24 Apr - 24 Apr Wednesday 9am - 12pm Roseworthy College Hall, G3, School Council Room
Automatic Enrolment Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12147 PR01 60 26 29 Feb - 29 Feb Thursday 1pm - 5pm Williams, G31a/G31b, Teaching Room
7 Mar - 14 Mar Thursday 1pm - 5pm Roseworthy College Hall, G3, School Council Room
21 Mar - 28 Mar Thursday 1pm - 5pm Callaghan, G17, Teaching Room
21 Mar - 28 Mar Thursday 1pm - 5pm Callaghan, G19, Teaching Room
21 Mar - 28 Mar Thursday 1pm - 5pm Callaghan, G04, Teaching Room
21 Mar - 28 Mar Thursday 1pm - 5pm Callaghan, G11, Teaching Room
21 Mar - 28 Mar Thursday 1pm - 5pm Callaghan, G14, Teaching Room
4 Apr - 4 Apr Thursday 1pm - 5pm Roseworthy College Hall, G3, School Council Room
2 May - 23 May Thursday 1pm - 5pm Williams, G31a/G31b, Teaching Room
30 May - 30 May Thursday 1pm - 5pm Roseworthy College Hall, G3, School Council Room
6 Jun - 6 Jun Thursday 1pm - 5pm Williams, G31a/G31b, Teaching Room