DYR205 Internal Clinical Practice
Credits (ECTS):20
Course responsible:Nina Hammervoll
Teaching language:Norsk
Course frequency:Annually
Teaching and exam period:Spring semester
About this course
The students rotate their clinical practice between different clinics and institutes at NMBU throughout the period, according to an agreed plan. The different places of practice are chosen in order to secure the students varied practical experience, and in the first period will lay the foundations for the two subsequent clinical practice periods.
Learning outcome
On completing their practice students are expected to:
- know the responsibilities of the front desk
- be able to assist veterinarians during examination and treatment of patients, before and after operations
- be able to assist in the treatment of minor illnesses and trauma.
- to take blood samples and perform simple laboratory tasks, nurse and care for in-patients
- establish and observe good hygiene in the clinic-instruct/guide custumers with regard to normal feeding practices and behavior in dogs and cats
- be able to handle horses and to know about their care and feeding
- be able to make x-ray images of small animals and to be familiar with health and safety regulations concerning radiation
DYR205 will help the students acquire the skills and knowledge described in the following ACOVENE Competences from ACOVENEs Dossier of European Competences for the Veterinary Nurse :
- EC 1 Health and safety
- EC 2 Developing personal performance and maintaining working relationships
- EC 3 Carry out veterinary reception duties
- EC 4 Manage clinical environments for procedures and investigations
- EC 6 Provide and administer nursing care
- EC 7 Supporting clients in caring for animals
- EC 8 Perform Laboratory Diagnostic Tests
- EC 9 Prepare for diagnostic imaging techniques and conduct radiography on animals
- EC 10 Prepare for veterinary surgical procedures
- EC 11 Assist the veterinary surgeon during surgical procedures
- EC 13 Dispense and administer medication
Learning activities
Prerequisites
Assessment method
Mandatory activity
Notes
Preferential right
Reduction of credits