Undergraduate Course: Professional & Clinical Skills 4 (BVMS10031)
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 |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Professional & Clinical Skills 4 |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: No |
Quota: None |
Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
16/09/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 13,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 27,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 28,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
30 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| 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
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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
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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 | Professional |
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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