Foundations of Advanced Practice
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| VETS4049 | Veterinary Medicine and Science | 4 | 10 | Full Year UK, January Full Year UK, Spring UK, Summer UK |
- Code
- VETS4049
- School
- Veterinary Medicine and Science
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Full Year UK, January Full Year UK, Spring UK, Summer UK
Summary
The module covers the following areas:
Principles of Professional Reasoning and Decision Making
Emergency Care
Animal and Public Health Protection
Animal Welfare, Professional Conduct and Veterinary Ethics
Quality and Safety in Veterinary Practice
Target Students
UK registered veterinary surgeons who meet the entry requirements contained in the supplementary regulations.
Classes
Content will be delivered through webinars, e-learning, directed reading, and self-directed tasks. Resources to facilitate and support candidate self-directed and optional learning are available. Attendance is non-compulsory. • Tutor led hours and Self-directed Study 50 hours • Assessment preparation and assessment 50 hours Total activity 100 hours
Assessment
- 55% Clinical Audit: Structure or process audit examining biosecurity, hygiene or animal disease control measure. 3000 words
- 45% Reflective Portfolio: 3 x reflective assets.Asset 1: Personal development.Asset 2: recent case and problem solving and decision-making process used Asset 3: ethical dilemma faced in practice800-1000 words each
- ROGO Exam (1-hour): Apprentices are required to undertake an online examination to test their knowledge
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
The aim of the module is to provide a foundation for advanced veterinary practice. Its specific objectives are:To develop the foundation knowledge and skills required for advanced veterinary practice.To confirm that students comprehend and can critically apply the professional requirements described in the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct.To develop students as independent learners not just as preparation for further study but also to meet life-long professional and personal learning needs and obligations.Learning Outcomes
a) Intellectual Skills
- Gather, organise, analyse, interpret and present complex data and information for the purpose of advanced professional and personal development.
b) Professional Skills
- Describe the thinking and decision-making processes required for advanced professional practice.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of emergency care (including first aid, pain relief, euthanasia and emergency slaughter) in all species that might be encountered by veterinarians in general practice in the UK.
- Explain the roles and responsibilities which veterinary surgeons have in relation to protecting animal and human health.
- Interpret and appraise their obligations towards animal welfare and professional conduct as laid down in the RCVS Guide to Professional Conduct.
- Describe the reasons for maintaining and improving the quality and safety of the service they provide and the means of achieving this.
c) Transferable skills
- Communicate confidently and effectively in order to achieve their professional objectives.
- Evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses and demonstrate the importance of maintaining and developing professional competence.