Undergraduate Course: Professional & Clinical Skills (3) (BVMS09010)

Course Outline
School	Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies	College	College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate)	Availability	Not available to visiting students
SCQF Credits	10	ECTS Credits	5
Summary	This course comprises the following main themes : Non-technical skills including communication skills, consultation techniques, team work and cognition. Information skills Canine, Farm and Equine Physical Examination and clinical presentations. EMS Practical Skills Classes Veterinary Business
Course description	This course develops the theme of personal and interpersonal skills, communication skills and clinical skills, with an emphasis on developing a strong foundation in diagnostic and basic clinical techniques in preparation for EMS, and the introduction of more clinical contexts and preparation for working in a clinical environment. Understanding of veterinary business is developed through the perspective of the patient and the client.

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	Students must be enrolled on a BVMS Veterinary Medicine degree programme in order to take this course.
Additional Costs	None

Course Delivery Information

Academic year 2024/25, Not available to visiting students (SS1)		Quota: None
Course Start	Full Year
Timetable	Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info)	Total Hours: 100 ( Lecture Hours 5, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 41, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Placement Study Abroad Hours 50, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 2 )
Assessment (Further Info)	Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment)	1. Attendance You are expected to attend ALL of the professional and clinical skills practical/tutorial classes listed on this course. Attendance of less than 100% of these classes will result in a Fail for the course. (Recorded through attendance moinitoring for every class) 2. Professional Mentor (PM) Annual Review and Goal Planning Meeting Report (Semester 1) - pass/fail formative assessment - you must submit by the deadline. 3. Completion of Drug Calculations by the deadline 4. PCS3 Communications reflection - pass/fail - you must submit by the deadline 5. Portfolio Submission - pass/fail - you must submit by the deadline. Resit Information If you fail this pass/fail course then you will be required to complete a resit activity to ensure all relevant learning outcomes have been assessed. The task required will include the resit activity plus any elements of the portfolio which were not submitted on first attempt. Instructions will be sent out by the Exam Board Chair once all marks are ratified.
Feedback	Instant feedback is given for the Drug Calc. Verbal feedback will be given during practical and tutorial classes. . Specific feedback on themes is provided for the professional mentor review and planning meeting, the communication skills reflection and the portfolio submissions via Turnitin. Professional Mentors provide specific feedback and facilitate discussion of personal reflections.
No Exam Information

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate personal professional standards required in clinical EMS Demonstrate effective and structured communication in the clinical context Perform common diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the clinical skills lab environment and practice clinical skills relevant to physical examination, diagnostic approaches and therapeutic strategies in common veterinary species Demonstrate knowledge of the organisation, management, financial operation and professional responsibilities related to a veterinary business Demonstrate the personal attributes and behaviours required of a professional (including the online identity and ability to enter text into online systems for the purposes of assessment, learning and professional activities) and apply effective time and stress management, independent learning, study skills and reflective practices