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Handbook 2009

MURDOCH UNIVERSITY

Unit: Surgery 2

Surgery 2 (VET624)

Points: 

4

Enrolment Options: 

Murdoch: S2-external

Description: 

Small Animal Orthopaedics: This unit will deal with common small animal orthopaedic principles and disorders in a problem-oriented approach. The first section involves principles and methods of fracture repair. In the second section we consider common joint diseases. Specific learning objectives are outlined in each section. Generic objectives are to develop a problem-based approach to clinical cases, develop skills in information technology and develop skills in critical thinking.

Contact time: 

External.

Prerequisites: 

Enrolment in Master of Veterinary Studies in Small Animal Practice or enrolment in Postgraduate Certificate in Vet Studies in Small Animal Practice or International Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Practice.

Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

Used in these Courses: 

International Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Practice
Postgraduate Certificate in Veterinary Studies in Small Animal Practice
Master of Veterinary Studies in Small Animal Practice

 


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