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Undergraduate Course: Clinical Induction, Integration and Consolidation Course (BVMS10029)

Course Outline
SchoolRoyal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaBVMS Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe aim of this course is to integrate and consolidate core clinical material with previously delivered basic science, theory, practice, problem-solving and communication to help prepare students for their final year and professional life. Evidence from these aspects will be incorporated in the student portfolio.
Comprises both core and elective components, delivered in semester two.
Emphasis on small group working with a significant element of directed self teaching with staff guidance. Delivery methods include demonstrations, Computer Assisted Learning, online discussions, workbooks, tutorials, group presentations.
The course will cover a variety of topics including Problem-based/problem solving clinical scenarios, Clinical induction in preparation for Final Year clinical rotations in the hospitals, Communication Skills, Veterinary education (training for peer teaching, life-long learning and client education).
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Med And VetLecture1-22 09:00 - 09:50
First Class First class information not currently available
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Be able to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical scenarios.
Be able to integrate basic science information into clinical scenarios.
Be able to solve clinically-based problems using theory, knowledge, logical reasoning, test results, available literature and discussion.
Have an understanding of the financial management of clinical cases and general practice.
Be able to apply knowledge of how people learn to small group tutorial situations and client education.
Be able to apply the Calgary Cambridge consultation model in clinical scenarios.
Be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, both in writing and verbally.
Be able to demonstrate a record of self-assessment
Assessment Information
Pass or fail awarded

Criteria for pass:
Completion of an online formative assessment
Completion of all required elements of the portfolio
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
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Claire Phillips
Tel:
Email: Claire.Phillips@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Angela Harding
Tel: (0131 6)50 6214
Email: Angela.Harding@ed.ac.uk
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