Postgraduate Course: Wildlife Medicine (C-ZM.1) (VESC11064)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | The objective of this module is to promote a scientific, evidence based approach to zoological medicine, and to help students develop both practical and theoretical skills in the field. The student is expected to build on the foundation skills developed when undertaking the A and B modules, and to demonstrate progression towards advanced practitioner skills. The student will be able to evaluate their own standards of practice and develop strategies for continuous improvement in the future. |
| Course description |
This assessment-only course forms part of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. Students working towards the designated Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Zoological Medicine) will need to complete the following modules (or courses): A-FAVP.1 Foundations in Advanced Veterinary Practice, B-ZM.6, this module/course, and two other C modules (from Zoo Med designated modules) plus one other B or C module. Upon completion of all the necessary modules/courses, a further synoptic assessment will also be required.
This course focuses on triage methods, pre-release assessment, varying release methods, common diseases seen, principles of disaster medicine, post-mortem techniques and anaesthesia and monitoring relevant to wildlife species.
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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 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
| Course Start Date |
07/08/2017 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
98 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
The assessment is in two parts ¿ a case log submitted online (Pass/Fail only, no percentage weighting - Pass is required), and an examination held at Edinburgh (100%).
1. Case log
The student is required to submit a case log of fifty cases.
¿ These cases should not be used for any other modules/courses the student may take.
¿ All cases are to have been managed by the student.
¿ The log should comprise a list of cases seen (single or groups of animals treated) by the student, dates when the cases
were seen and outcome of each case.
¿ The student will be expected to log a minimum of 5 cases where groups of animals were treated.
The log is meant only to document that these cases were seen and no details will be required to put in the case log. These cases should demonstrate that the student has seen a reasonable number and variety (range of species) of cases in practice while studying for the course and is not relying on information gained solely from classical textbooks on the subject.
Cases should be recent, with ¿recent¿ indicating cases seen preferably within the period of registration. Where this is not possible, i.e. due to late registration, cases seen within the last 2 years will be acceptable.
2. Written examination
There is also a written examination held at Edinburgh under exam conditions. This examination comprises the following elements:
¿ Two essay questions (out of a choice of five questions) will need to be satisfactorily completed before the full qualification is
awarded (50%).
¿ A timed quiz where short answers to the ¿spots¿ will be required (50%).
Where assessment involves both a written submission and an examination component at Edinburgh, this must be taken in the same examination diet. It is not possible to take one element of an assessment in one year, and the remaining in a following year. |
| Feedback |
Students will have the option to submit drafts of one case study for formative written feedback to aid in preparation for submission.
Full written feedback will be provided with results, and students are encouraged to contact the programme team to discuss if they have any queries. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Thoroughly understand the triage methods, pre-release assessment, varying release methods, common diseases seen, principles of disaster medicine, post-mortem techniques and anaesthesia and monitoring relevant to wildlife species
- Review and constructively criticise current literature on the specialty, to enable them to determine the relevance to their current practice
- Utilize their understanding of Evidence Base Medicine and Decision Analysis to develop practical approaches to dealing with wildlife species
- Recognise when a case is truly unusual and become familiar with information resources available to enable them to deal with such cases
- Recognise when a case is beyond their personal or practice capabilities for continued testing and monitoring
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Reading List
| http://resourcelists.ed.ac.uk/levels/certavp.html |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
A. Research and Enquiry
Graduates of the University will be able to create new knowledge and opportunities for learning through the process of research and enquiry. This may be understood in terms of the following:
¿ be able to identify, define and analyse problems and identify or create processes to solve them
¿ be able to exercise critical judgment in creating new understanding
¿ be ready to ask key questions and exercise rational enquiry
¿ be able to critically assess existing understanding and the limitations of their own knowledge and recognise the need to regularly challenge all knowledge
¿ search for, evaluate and use information to develop their knowledge and understanding
¿ have an informed respect for the principles, methods, standards, values and boundaries of their discipline(s) and the capacity to question these
¿ understand economic, legal, ethical, social, cultural and environmental issues in the use of information
¿ recognise the importance of reflecting on their learning experiences and be aware of their own learning style
B. Personal and Intellectual Autonomy
Graduates of the University will be able to work independently and sustainably, in a way that is informed by openness, curiosity and a desire to meet new challenges. This may be understood in terms of the following:
¿ be able to identify processes and strategies for learning
¿ be independent learners who take responsibility for their own learning, and are committed to continuous reflection, self-evaluation and self-improvement
¿ be able to make decisions on the basis of rigorous and independent thought, taking into account ethical and professional issues
¿ be able to use collaboration and debate effectively to test, modify and strengthen their own views
¿ be intellectually curious and able to sustain intellectual interest
¿ be able to respond effectively to unfamiliar problems in unfamiliar contexts
C. Communication
Graduates of the University will recognise and value communication as the tool for negotiating and creating new understanding, collaborating with others, and furthering their own learning. This may be understood in terms of the following:
¿ make effective use of oral, written and visual means to critique, negotiate, create and communicate understanding
¿ use communication as a tool for collaborating and relating to others
¿ further their own learning through effective use of the full range of communication approaches
¿ seek and value open feedback to inform genuine self-awareness
¿ recognise the benefits of communicating with those beyond their immediate environments
¿ use effective communication to articulate their skills as identified through self-reflection
D. Personal Effectiveness
Graduates of the University will be able to effect change and be responsive to the situations and environments in which they operate. This may be understood in terms of the following:
¿ appreciate and use talents constructively, demonstrating self-discipline, motivation, adaptability, persistence and professionalism
¿ be able to create and harness opportunities
¿ be able to manage risk while initiating and managing change
¿ be responsive to their changing surroundings, being both flexible and proactive
¿ have the confidence to make decisions based on their understandings and their personal and intellectual autonomy
¿ be able to flexibly transfer their knowledge, learning, skills and abilities from one context to another
¿ understand social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities and issues
¿ be able to work effectively with others, capitalising on their different thinking, experience and skills
¿ work with, manage, and lead others in ways that value their diversity and equality and that encourage their contribution to the organisation and the wider community
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| Keywords | wildlife,wildlife medicine,rcvs,certavp |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Sharon Boyd
Tel: (0131 6)51 7449
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Course secretary | Ms Irene Harris
Tel: (0131 6)50 6149
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