Personal and Professional Development (U03449)

? Credit Points : 0 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : VET-1-PPD

Introduction to communication skills
Introduction to Personal and Professional Development Planning
Effective team work
Introduction to personal finance management and stress management
The course is taught through practical work supported by keynote lectures and self-directed learning.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

BVMS, (Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Schedule S)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 12 hour(s) per week for 24 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	09:50	Med+Vet

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
Describe the Cambridge-Calgary Veterinary Consultation Model; Apply the principles of active listening and observation;
Contribute actively in team work, adopting varied team roles, providing and receiving appropriate feedback;
Demonstrate written and oral skills of explanation appropriate to diverse audiences;
Apply the principles of PPDP within a portfolio;
Appreciate financial and ethical issues in veterinary practice.
Recognise the communication skills required in varied situations of practice.