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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies : BVMS

Undergraduate Course: Professional & Clinical Skills (3) (BVMS09008)

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 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits0
Home subject areaBVMS Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course develops the theme of personal and interpersonal skills, communication skills and clinical skills, with an emphasis on the clinical context and preparation for working in a clinical environment.
Linkages will be made with other courses where aspects of professionalism and clinical skills are highlighted.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 0 ( Lecture Hours 5, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 41, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 0 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Prepare for clinical EMS placements
2. Monitor personal professional standards required in clinical EMS
3. Recognise financial and ethical considerations influencing practice
4. Recognise the concept and application of informed consent
5. Recognise the purposes and importance of SOPs
6. Develop effective and structured communication in the clinical context
7. Apply the Calgary_Cambridge Consultation Model
8. Further develop clinical skills relevant to physical examination, diagnostic approaches and therapeutic strategies in common veterinary species
9. Demonstrate continuing self-appraisal and record of reflection in the clinical context
Assessment Information
Minimum 75% attendance at practical classes in this course.
Portfolio submission. 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
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserMs Rachel Whittington
Tel: (0131 6)50 6289
Email: rachel.whittington@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMr Brian Paton
Tel:
Email: Brian.Paton@ed.ac.uk
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