Introduction to Specialist Veterinary Practice (RSCH8101)
Information valid for Research Quarter 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Research
Faculty
School
Uni Queensland Grad School
Units
2
Duration
One Research Quarter
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
12 Contact hours
Restricted
Enrolment restricted to DVClinSc students.
Assessment methods
Completion of workplace induction requirements; progressive assessment of clinical performance; part icipation in journal club; clinical case report.
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Research Quarter 1, 2025 (01/01/2025 - 31/03/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Profile unavailable |
| Research Quarter 3, 2025 (01/07/2025 - 30/09/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course duration
This course runs over course, commencing in Research Quarter 1, 2025.
Course description
This course introduces veterinary residents to specialist veterinary practice. Students become familiar with the principles of referral case management, including clinical record keeping, client and referral practitioner communication, billing and standard operating procedures of the referral service. This course begins to introduce the necessary components of the specialty discipline to allow the student to commence practice at an advanced and supported level. The Clinical Case Log that supports the 3.5 year residency program is commenced in this course.
