Professional Studies (GEP) (U04414)

? Credit Points : 0 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : VET-1-PS(GEP)

This course will cover the topics:

1) Introduction to communication skills
2) Introduction to Personal and Professional Development Planning
3) Effective team work

The course is taught through practical work suported 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 : 5 hour(s) per week for 30 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	10:00	10:50	Med+Vet

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1) Be aware of career paths and roles in the veterinary profession
2) Accept the personal attributes and behaviours required of a professional
3) Engage in reflective activity in terms of self-appraisal
4) Recognise sources of stress and methods for mitigating it
5) Develop basic communication skills appropriate for varying audiences
6) Appreciate factors affecting group relationships
7) Communicate effectively within a small group
8) Appreciate factors influencing the human-animal bond