Introducing a series of primary care focused clinical skills practical to prepare students for rotations and work-placements

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dc.contributor.author Christopher, R.
dc.contributor.author Lindsey, S.
dc.contributor.author Muguet-Chanoit, A.
dc.contributor.author Williams, J.
dc.contributor.author Catterall, A.
dc.contributor.author Baillie, S.
dc.contributor.other International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference (5th : 2017 : Pretoria, South Africa)
dc.contributor.other University of Bristol. School of Veterinary Science
dc.date.accessioned 2017-06-08T07:37:16Z
dc.date.available 2017-06-08T07:37:16Z
dc.date.created 2017
dc.date.issued 2017
dc.description Poster presented at the 5th International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference, 10-12 April 2017, held at the Intundla Conference Venue, Pretoria, South Africa. en_ZA
dc.description.abstract A set of new primary care focused practicals were introduced for 4th year students in the Clinical Skills Laboratory. The aims were to focus on procedures that students will routinely undertake during work-placements and clinical rotations and to build upon the core skills taught in the preceding year. The procedures were selected from suggestions made by employers, graduates and students and included: • Otoscopic examination • Ophthalmic examination including direct ophthalmoscopy, Schirmer tear test and application of eye drops • Dermatology: skin scrape, tape strip and Diff Quick stain of slides • Dentistry: ultrasonic scaling, dental charts and making a basic dental model • Intermediate level suturing techniques: cruciate, intradermal and Aberdeen knot A range of models and instruction booklets were developed. This included an ocular model from Bristol Medical Pro Limited and an ear made from Tubigrip and plastic piping. Fruit was also utilized e.g. an eyelid cut into a lime, that simulated tear flow. The dental scaling model was based on Lumbis et al.1 with input from the School of Oral and Dental Sciences, University of Bristol. In each practical, groups of 30 students visited stations during a 90 minute period. Feedback was gathered using Post-it® notes. Student comments were overwhelmingly positive with the sessions being considered ‘enjoyable’ and ‘helpful’. The value of using models prior to exposure to live animals was highlighted, while spending time making the basic dental model was seen as ‘therapeutic’. Some students requested more time, particularly for suturing. Future development of the clinical skills practicals will include modifying the set-up of some practicals to maximize the time available for teaching. 1 Lumbis, R; Gregory, S; Baillie, S. Evaluation of a dental model for training veterinary students. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, Vol. 39, No. 2, 2012, p. 128-135. en_ZA
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dc.description.sponsorship Sponsored by Virtalis, South Africa. Dept. of Higher Education & Training, Anatomoulds, Veterinary Simulator Industries, National Research Foundation, University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science, Zoetis and Breed 'n Betsy en_ZA
dc.format.extent 1 page : color photos en_ZA
dc.format.medium PDF en_ZA
dc.identifier.citation Christopher, R. 2017. Introducing a series of primary care focused clinical skills practicals to prepare students for rotations and work-placements. [Poster]. The Fifth International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference, 10-12 April 2017, Pretoria. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/60929 en_ZA
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/2263/60929
dc.language.iso en en_ZA
dc.publisher Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science en_ZA
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dc.subject Veterinary simulation en_ZA
dc.subject Veterinary medicine -- Study and teaching en_ZA
dc.subject E-learning en_ZA
dc.subject Veterinary medicine training en_ZA
dc.subject Teaching methods en_ZA
dc.subject.lcsh Teaching -- Aids and devices en_ZA
dc.subject.lcsh Veterinary medicine -- Study and teaching -- Simulation methods en_ZA
dc.subject.lcsh Educational technology en_ZA
dc.title Introducing a series of primary care focused clinical skills practical to prepare students for rotations and work-placements en_ZA
dc.title.alternative 5th International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference, 2017, Pretoria, South Africa : proceedings en_ZA
dc.title.alternative InVeST proceedings, 10-12 April 2017 en_ZA
dc.type Other en_ZA
dc.type Text en_ZA
dc.type Event en_ZA


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    Proceedings of the 5th International Veterinary Simulation in Teaching Conference held by the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, 10-12 April 2017, Intundla Conference Venue, Pretoria, South Africa.

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