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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Student Status

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Commonwealth supported
Full fee paying

Study Level

Undergraduate
Postgraduate Coursework
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Program of Study

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Semester 1 Mon 17/03/2025 Thu 27/03/2025 Fri 09/05/2025 Fri 13/06/2025


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
11719 WR01 40 4 5 Mar - 5 Mar Wednesday 9am - 12pm Roseworthy College Hall, G3, School Council Room
9 Apr - 9 Apr Wednesday 9am - 12pm Roseworthy College Hall, G3, School Council Room
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12194 PR01 40 4 6 Mar - 6 Mar Thursday 1pm - 5pm Roseworthy College Hall, G3, School Council Room
13 Mar - 13 Mar Thursday 1pm - 5pm Williams, G12, Laboratory
20 Mar - 3 Apr Thursday 1pm - 5pm Roseworthy College Hall, G3, School Council Room
10 Apr - 10 Apr Thursday 1pm - 5pm Callaghan, G17, Teaching Room
10 Apr - 10 Apr Thursday 1pm - 5pm Callaghan, G19, Teaching Room
10 Apr - 10 Apr Thursday 1pm - 5pm Callaghan, G04, Teaching Room
10 Apr - 10 Apr Thursday 1pm - 5pm Callaghan, G11, Teaching Room
10 Apr - 10 Apr Thursday 1pm - 5pm Callaghan, G14, Teaching Room
1 May - 1 May Thursday 1pm - 2pm Williams, G31a/G31b, Teaching Room
1 May - 1 May Thursday 2pm - 5pm Williams, G31a/G31b, Teaching Room
1 May - 1 May Thursday 2pm - 5pm Leske, G18, Computer Suite
8 May - 22 May Thursday 1pm - 5pm Williams, G31a/G31b, Teaching Room
29 May - 29 May Thursday 1pm - 5pm Roseworthy College Hall, G3, School Council Room
29 May - 29 May Thursday 1pm - 5pm Williams, G31a/G31b, Teaching Room
5 Jun - 5 Jun Thursday 1pm - 5pm Williams, G31a/G31b, Teaching Room
5 Jun - 5 Jun Thursday 1pm - 5pm ,
12 Jun - 12 Jun Thursday 11am - 5pm Williams, G31a/G31b, Teaching Room
13 Jun - 13 Jun Friday 9am - 5pm Williams, G31a/G31b, Teaching Room
Related Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13572 LE01 40 4 12 Mar - 2 Apr Wednesday 9am - 12pm Roseworthy College Hall, G3, School Council Room
30 Apr - 4 Jun Wednesday 9am - 12pm Roseworthy College Hall, G3, School Council Room