VET-10009 - Module Specification
Harper and Keele Veterinary School
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

This module is the first in a stream which develops a students professional skills. The module establishes the concept of evidence based medicine, and the relative value of different types of evidence. It also starts the student on their life long journey of professional development by introducing the concepts of professional responsibility, reflection and lifelong learning.
This module addresses the following RCVS Day One Competencies (RCVS, 2020):
1 - Act professionally as informed by the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct
2 - Act in a way that shows understanding of ethical and legar responsibilities, appropriately balancing competing interests
3 - Demonstrate the ability to critially review and evaluate evidence in support of practising evidence based veterinary medicine
9 - Demonstrate situational awareness through navigating and responding to the economic and emotional context in which the veterinary surgeon operates
10 - Demonstrate self-awareness of personal and professional limits and know when to seek professional advice, assistance and support
11 - Demonstrate commitment to learning and professional development including recording and reflecting on professional experience and other learning aimed at improving performance and competence
15 - Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the organisation, management and legislation related to a veterinary business
17- Communicate effectively with clients, the public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities, using language appropriate to the audience concerned
18 - Demonstrate inclusivity and cultural competence, and encourage diverse contributions within the workplace
This module addresses the following RCVS Day One Competency Domains:
Personal leadership
Reflective relationships

The aims of this module are:
1. To introduce the concepts of professional responsibility and the roles of professionals and paraprofessionals within the veterinary health sector
2. To develop formal academic writing skills, an appreciation of primary and secondary literature sources and the concept of evidence based veterinary practice.
3. To introduce the concepts of reflective practice, personal and professional development and life-long learning
4. To develop understanding of health and safety and equality, diversity and inclusivity within the veterinary profession

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate effective communication skills, including level 4 academic writing and reflective writing and evidence reflective thinking in the context of personal and professional development: 1
Demonstrate the ability to critically review and evaluate evidence, in support of practicing evidence based veterinary medicine: 1
2
Understand the regulatory framework which governs the veterinary profession and explain the roles and responsibilities of a range of professionals and paraprofessionals in veterinary health care: 2
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the relevant health and safety principles: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity, inclusivity and cultural competence: 2

Study hours

Lectures: 12 hours
Tutorials: 18 hours
Workshops: 3 hours
Supervised online study (GOAL): 12 hours
Independent Study Hours - 105 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment