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Undergraduate Course: Professional & Clinical Skills 4 (BVMS10031)

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 descriptionProfessional & Clinical Skills 4
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:  No Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
No Classes have been defined for this Course
First Class First class information not currently available
No Exam Information
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.
8. Further develop clinical skills relevant to physical examination, diagnostic approaches and therapeutic strategies in common veterinary species
Assessment Information
Pass a synoptic open book MCQ examination based on material studied during the professional studies course and the RCVS guide to professional conduct
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
KeywordsProfessional
Contacts
Course organiserMs Rachel Whittington
Tel: (0131 6)50 6289
Email: rachel.whittington@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Angela Harding
Tel: (0131 6)50 6214
Email: Angela.Harding@ed.ac.uk
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