Undergraduate Course: Professional Studies (4) (BVMS10027)
Course Outline
| School |
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
BVMS |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course covers legislation affecting the veterinary profession in the UK and develops the theme of personal and interpersonal skills and communication skills, with an emphasis on practice management, ethics and dealing with challenging situations in the clinical context.
Linkages will be made with other courses where aspects of professionalism are highlighted.
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Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate & discuss knowledge of the ethical and legal requirements of a veterinary professional
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the financial implications and structures of practice.
3. Recognise the diversity of funding sources and routes for pursuing veterinary research.
4. Demonstrate awareness that clinical judgements and diagnostic procedures may vary according to ethical and social contexts
5. Demonstrate appropriate clinical communication & record keeping
6. Discuss the principles underpinning successful practice management
7. Recognise factors affecting communication with clients with diverse needs and identify strategies that may be helpful.
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Assessment Information
Minimum 75% attendance at practical classes in this course.
Assessment comprises two elements, both of which must be passed:
1. Portfolio submission (Pass/Fail)
2. Synoptic MCQ examination
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Ms Rachel Whittington
Tel: (0131 6)50 6289
Email: rachel.whittington@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Angela Harding
Tel: (0131 6)50 6214
Email: Angela.Harding@ed.ac.uk |
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