Undergraduate Course: Professional & Clinical Skills 4 (BVMS10031)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | Professional & Clinical Skills 4 |
| Course description |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2014/15, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| 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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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
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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| Feedback |
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| No Exam Information |
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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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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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)51 7363
Email: Angela.Harding@ed.ac.uk |
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