Undergraduate Course: Professional & Clinical Skills (1) (BVMS08044)
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 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
0 |
| Home subject area |
BVMS |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
Introduction to Professional & Clinical Skills - the course is the first of progressive courses in each year of the BVM&S degree programme.
The first year course will cover what is expected of a professional, introduce self-appraisal and recording progress, to be continued in future years. The emphasis will be on establishing an understanding of basic professional attributes and behaviour, with a focus on self-appraisal, group working and study skills. Linkages will be made with other courses where aspects of professionalism are highlighted. |
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
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Med And Vet | Lecture | | 1-22 | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1) Be aware of career paths and roles in the veterinary profession
2) Accept the personal attributes and behaviours required of a professional
3) Engage in reflective activity in terms of self-appraisal
4) Recognise the importance of good communication
5) Recognise factors affecting group relationships
6) Recognise sources of stress and methods for mitigating it.
7) Communicate effectively within a small group
8) Develop effective time management, independent learning and study skills
9) Demonstrate competence in Information Technology
10) Debate current veterinary issues in society. |
Assessment Information
Portfolio submission, attendance requirements.
Pass/Fail |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Ms Rachel Whittington
Tel: (0131 6)50 6289
Email: rachel.whittington@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Julie Gifford
Tel:
Email: Julie.Gifford@ed.ac.uk |
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