VPK2101

Course Title :

INTRODUCTORY CLINICS I

Course Code :

VPK 3700

Credits :

3 + 1

Semester :

May

Program :

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Prerequisite :

VPK 3011, VPK 3201, VPM3113

Lecture :

Dr. Arifah Abdul Kadir (Coordinator)

Objective :

At the end of the course, the student would :

have basic knowledge of routine practice in veterinary clinic and diagnostic laboratory
have basic knowledge and skills in physical examination and animal management

Synopsis :

This course introduces the students to the routine of veterinary medical practice. They will take part in the activities in the clinic and diagnostic laboratories. Animal handling and management will also be carried out

Practical Schedule

No	Clinic Rounds
1	Small Animal Surgery
2	Radiology
3	Swine
4	Equine
5	Ruminant
6	Computer Aided Learning (CAL)
7	Clinical Pathology
8	Bacteriology
9	Pathology

Evaluation :

At the end of the course, students will be graded either "SATISFACTORY" or "NOT SATISFACTORY" based on continuous assessment which comprises of attendance, attitude, participation in activity and in clinical and preclinical discussions

Students will be graded "NOT SATISFACTORY" if they :

fail to attend any rotation without a valid reason

fail to attend 80% of "Small Animal Round’, ‘Large Animal Round’, ‘Paraclinical Round’ and ‘Clinical Conference’. is required.

Attendance :

An attendance of a minimum of 80% of ‘Small Animal Round’, ‘Large Animal Round’, ‘Paraclinical Round’ and ‘Clinical Conference’. is required.

References

Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians. (4th edition.) Mc Curnin, D.M. W.B. Saunders, 1998.
Refernces list as in VPK 3011, VPK 3201 dan VPM 3113