227222

Professional Practice

An introduction to the clinical and professionalism components of being a veterinarian, including obligations to self, colleagues, clients, the profession and the animal. Skills in basic clinical examination, recording, interpretation and communication of findings in common species of domestic animals will be covered.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

227222

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

200-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Veterinary Science

Course planning information

Course notes

This course is only available to BVSc Year 2 students. Students will be required to be at Massey University until the end of each semester. The examination dates posted on the University website do not include practical or other SoVS-organised examinations, most of which take place after the formal written examinations. Travel plans should therefore be made on the basis of being at Massey until the semester end date unless and until the Undergraduate Programme Office advises that an earlier departure date will be permitted.

A pass mark of 50% is required for each of the final exams (theory and practical) and for the mid-semester test. A pass mark of 60% is required for the learning portfolio. Attendance at all workshops and practical classes is compulsory. Non-attendance, without exemption having been granted, may constitute failure in the course, regardless of marks obtained in assessment procedures.

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Demonstrate appropriate communication skills, including taking and accurately recording a clinical history.
  • 2 Perform a physical examination (demonstrating safe, effective and humane animal handling skills), record the results accurately, using correct terminology and explain the importance of accurate record-keeping.
  • 3 Identify normal and abnormal clinical parameters and discuss appropriate diagnostic techniques.
  • 4 Demonstrate self-awareness about physical and mental health, and describe strategies to maintain them.
  • 5 Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills required to interact effectively and professionally with people.
  • 6 Use epidemiological terminology correctly, and apply epidemiological principles to simple population medicine problems.
  • 7 Identify necessary radiation safety measures and discuss the principles of radiography.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Test 1 3 5 6 7 25%
Portfolio 1 2 3 4 5 40%
Participation 1 2 3 4 5 6 0%
Exam College/GRS-based (not centrally scheduled) 1 2 3 5 10%
Exam (centrally scheduled) 1 3 5 6 7 25%
Supplementary 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

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