Veterinary Clinical Practice: Professional Skills
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| VETS5009 | Veterinary Medicine and Science | 5 | 40 | April Full Year UK |
- Code
- VETS5009
- School
- Veterinary Medicine and Science
- Level
- 5
- Credits
- 40
- Semesters
- April Full Year UK
Summary
The final year is lecture free with students undertaking 26 weeks of rotations at the School's Clinical Associates and at the School.
The rotations cover a range of professional practice including small animal, equine, farm animal, veterinary public health and exotic practice.
At all placements, students will be expected to demonstrate and develop professional knowledge and behaviours including:
- Communication and collaboration in veterinary practice
- Awareness of ethical and legal issues in practice
- Engagement in reflective practice
- Understanding of the role of the RCVS and other professional bodies
- Taking responsibility for clinical development and employability
- Understanding of practice management and entrepreneurship
Target Students
Restricted to students registered for the BVM BVS programme only
Classes
- Thirty-five 1-hour placements each week for 26 weeks
This is a full year module with 26 weeks of timetabled contact time throughout the 52 weeks. Each of the 26 weeks comprises 35 hours of contact time scheduled at clinical associates and within the school, however, exact times will be dependant on clinical caseload and associated responsibilities.. The 52 weeks for an April cohort student begins in November, whilst the 52 weeks for an April Cohort student begins in November.
Assessment
- 60% Coursework 1: Portfolio including skills assessment
- OSCE: Pass minimum number of stations
- 20% Viva Voce: Portfolio defence viva
- DOPS: Pass minimum number of stations (6 to include all species and skill areas)
- CEMS completion: To have completed 26 weeks CEMS as required by RCVS
- RPA: To have passed all core and track RPAs
- 20% Professional Competency Online Assessment (1-hour): Professional Online Competency Assessment
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
The aims of this module are to apply and develop clinical knowledge and skills learnt in years 1 to 4 of the course ensuring that students meet Day 1 competencies required by the RCVS.Learning Outcomes
Personal Leadership, Professionalism
- Act professionally, as informed by the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct.
- Act in a way that shows understanding of ethical and legal responsibilities, appropriately balancing competing interests.
- Demonstrate the ability to critically review and evaluate evidence, in support of practising evidence based veterinary medicine.
- Apply principles of clinical governance.
- Contribute as appropriate to the advancement of veterinary knowledge, in order to improve the quality of animal care and public health.
- Apply the RCVS Ten Principles of Certification.
- Prescribe and dispense medicines correctly and responsibly in accordance with legislation and latest guidance including published sheets.
- Report suspected adverse reactions effectively.
Personal Leadership - Self-awareness & Self-Reflection
- Demonstrate situational awareness through navigating, responding and reflecting on the economic and emotional context in which the veterinary surgeon operates.
- Demonstrate self-awareness of personal and professional limits, and know when to seek professional advice, assistance and support.
- Demonstrate a commitment to learning and professional development, including recording and reflecting on professional experience and other learning aimed at improving performance and competence.
- Engage with self-audit and peer-group review processes in order to improve performance.
Personal Leadership–Adaptability
- Demonstrate ability to manage in situations where information is incomplete, deal with contingencies, and adapt to change.
- Adapt knowledge and skills to varied scenarios and contexts.
Professional Commitment - Business/Finance
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the organisation, management and legislation related to a veterinary business, including a knowledge of how fees are calculated.
Professional Commitment - Leadership/Management
- Promote health and safety of patients, clients and colleagues in the veterinary setting, including applying the principles of risk management to practice.
Reflective Relationships–Collaboration & Communication
- Communicate effectively with clients, the public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities, using language appropriate to the audience concerned.
- Demonstrate inclusivity and cultural competence, and encourage diverse contributions within the workplace.
- Work effectively as a member of a professional/ inter-professional team, fully recognising the contribution of each professional, and demonstrate an understanding of cognitive diversity.
- Prepare accurate professional records and case reports, in a form appropriate to relevant audiences.
- Communicate clearly and collaborate with referral, diagnostic and other professional services.