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Offerings

MURDOCH-S1-INT-2018-2023

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Learning activities

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Learning outcomes

1.
Be able to conduct a basic clinical examination on cattle, horses, dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and pigs;
2.
Have basic knowledge of the most commonly used drugs in private practice;
3.
Be able to calculate drug doses with a high level of accuracy;
4.
Understand the importance and legal requirements of radiation safety;
5.
Understand the principles of radiography and ultrasonography;
6.
Understand the strategies that are used to combat diseases that are preventable through vaccination and also how some common parasite problems are managed;
7.
Have a basic understanding of medical records, animal euthanasia and disposal, animal insurance, and biosecurity; and
8.
Have an appreciation of the aims of managing wildlife that is presented to private veterinary practice.

Assessments

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Additional information

Other notes:

Dose Calculation Test = a one-off test that occurs during a lecture slot. Intra-semester Radiography Test = a one-off test that occurs during a practical session. The mastery of calculating drug doses is developed by the students using practice questions and answers provided to them at the beginning of semester. This skill is assessed and if necessary, a student may need to repeat this assessment to achieve the minimum pass mark, which is 90%. Opportunities for ad hoc tutorials are provided to students who are not meeting the minimum requirements for this skill.