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Overview

This subject integrates functional animal anatomy and physiology with its intimate relationship with an animal' state of health. Students undertake and/or observe some dissections, and practice safe tissue and instrument handling. A range of common health related case studies are examined for each body system. Knowledge of common breed anatomical … For more content click the Read more button below.

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Office of the Provost

Subject coordinator

Dimuthu Wijesinghe

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

No

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Laboratory manual for clinical anatomy and physiology for veterinary technicians

Prescribed - Book - Clinical anatomy and physiology for veterinary technicians

Career ready

Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities
Work based learning (placement):Yes
Self sourced or Uni sourced placement:Uni sourced
Entire subject or partial subject:Partial subject
Total hours/days required:

36 hours

Location of work based learning:Metro
Work based learning additional requirements:

24 hrs - Safe animal handling and restraint (hurdle). 12 hours - WIL placement preparation sessions, on campus initially and then at Lort Smith. During COVID - virtual WBL placements are being used to assist students to achieve ILOs.

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate strategies and skills required to safely handle, restrain, and interact with, a range of common animal species
2.
Identify a range of common animal species, breeds and types of relevance for veterinary nurses working in Australia
3.
Identify and describe, using correct anatomical and directional terminology, a range of basic/primary anatomical features, locations and positions
4.
Explain the relationship between an animal' anatomy and physiology and the functioning of a range of organ systems in different species
5.
Explain the signs displayed by animals in a range of common animal ailments/conditions and the appropriate basic care and management advice from an anatomical and physiological perspective.
6.
Demonstrate effective team work with peers by working constructively and collaboratively on group tasks

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing