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Unit of Study VTEC2004 - Pharmacology for Veterinary Technologists (2026)

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    Attendance Requirements Due to the requirements for experiential learning as well as compliance with professional accreditation standards, attendance at tutorials, workshops, practicals and field trips is expected. Some learning experiences will be hybrid, but daily attendance at the Lismore campus will be typically expected. Students must attempt all assessments as per the Assessment Teaching and Learning Policy.

Unit description

This unit provides students with the knowledge and technical skills to work as part of the veterinary health care team and apply the safe use of pharmaceuticals in veterinary practice. Students will apply knowledge of the major drug classes used in veterinary medicine and the regulations associated with their supply, use, and storage.

Unit content

Module 1. Veterinary pharmacology legislation and drug schedules

Module 2. Pharmacy management and inventory control

Module 3. Major classes of drugs & formulations

Module 4. Pharmacokinetics and dynamics

Module 5. Clinical application of medicines

Module 6. Applied veterinary medication numeracy

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Lismore
Term3
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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

apply knowledge of therapeutics legislation and drug scheduling to discuss the limitations of access, use, and storage of veterinary drugs and poisons

apply specialised knowledge of the major veterinary drugs and discuss how they can promote animal health, wellbeing and productivity when applied in a treatment regime

demonstrate proficiently in communicating key concepts in prescribing veterinary medicines and drug withholding periods.

integrate and communicate across a range of cultural contexts the importance of antimicrobial and anthelmintic resistance while engaging in reflective practice.

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