On-Demand VERA Webinar | Impact of Clinical Skills Labs in student competence, confidence and cognitive load | Dr Frances Shapter
22 October, 2026 @ 8:00 pm - 23 October, 2027 @ 9:00 pm AEDT
Free - $50.00
Deliberate practice with models and simulators is proven to develop communication and clinicals skills from animal handling to day one surgical competency. The intrinsic benefits to improving confidence and reducing cognitive load combine with animal welfare gains, in a well-practiced student can exponentially increase clinical outcomes.
Who should attend
Veterinarians, Veterinary Nurses, Practice Managers / Clinical Leaders, Veterinary Students
Learning outcomes
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify practical approaches to developing and strengthening clinical skills in veterinary students and early-career professionals.
- Explain how structured, hands-on learning opportunities can support confidence and competency in clinical practice.
- Recognise effective strategies for teaching, supervising and mentoring practical veterinary skills.
- Apply principles of animal handling and husbandry education to support safe and effective clinical learning.
- Consider ways veterinary practices and educators can create supportive learning environments that encourage skills development and continuous improvement.
Further details
If you previously registered for the live webinar held on the 22/10/26, please follow the steps below to access the on-demand recording on My Learning:
- Browse to https://mylearning.ava.com.au
- Click on the Personal account button
If you are prompted, log in with your AVA website account*
When you land on the My Learning Home Page, click on the Record of Learning button.
IMPORTANT: the webinar course will appear in approximately 5 minutes. You can refresh your browser during this time to speed up the process a little.
* Don’t have an AVA website account? Click here to create an account and follow the prompts. Following this, your new account and the on-demand webinar course will be available within the next hour. After this time, please return to the steps above.”
Our speakers
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- Dr Frances Shapter
- Biography
Dr Frances Shapter has been part of the UQ Vet school teaching team since 2011. After working as a vet nurse, she studied Ag science and teaching, taught in high schools, then completed a Phd and Post Doc in native grass genetics before returning to UQ. In 2017 she opened the UQ SVS Student Clinical Skills Hub and has led its development to be an essential part of the student experience. She has supported student clinical skills development for a decade, and teaches BVSc1 animal handling and husbandry, and coordinates the SVS BSc Hons program.
