Undergraduate Course: Professional & Clinical Skills (4) (BVMS10032)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies | 
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine | 
 
| Course type | Standard | 
Availability | Not available to visiting students | 
 
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) | 
Credits | 10 | 
 
| Home subject area | BVMS | 
Other subject area | None | 
   
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Taught in Gaelic? | No | 
 
| Course description | This course develops the theme of personal and interpersonal skills and communication skills, with an emphasis on the clinical context and preparation for working in a clinical environment. 
Linkages will be made with other courses where aspects of professionalism are highlighted. 
Students are expected to learn the RCVS guidelines | 
 
 
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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| Prohibited Combinations |  | 
Other requirements |  None | 
 
| Additional Costs |  None | 
 
 
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes 
1.	Monitor personal professional standards required in clinical EMS 
2.	Recognise financial and ethical considerations influencing professional decision-making 
3.	Recognise the concept and application of informed consent 
4.	Develop effective and structured communication in the clinical context 
5.	Demonstrate continuing self-appraisal and record of reflection . 
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Assessment Information 
Attendance requirements ? minimum 75% at practical classes in this course.  
Portfolio submission. Pass/Fail 
Examination - open book exam |  
 
Special Arrangements 
| None |   
 
Additional Information 
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| Syllabus | 
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| Transferable skills | 
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| Reading list | 
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| Study Abroad | 
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Contacts 
| Course organiser | Ms Rachel Whittington 
Tel: (0131 6)50 6289 
Email: rachel.whittington@ed.ac.uk | 
Course secretary | Mrs Heather Thomson 
Tel: (0131 6)50 3628 
Email: Heather.Thomson@ed.ac.uk | 
   
 
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