Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
This module provides a learner-centred, supportive space for students to continue developing the professional competences defined within the RCVS Day One Competency Framework, and evidence their attainment of these competences (or components thereof). The module is aligned to all the level 5 credit-bearing modules in the veterinary programme, providing a platform for low-stake, developmental observations and interactions to ensure all students meet minimum required thresholds of competency, and can further profile their own competency development.
Aims
The module aims to provide a learner-centred, supportive space for students to continue developing the professional competences defined within the RCVS Day One Competency Framework, and evidence their attainment of these competences (or components thereof).
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/vet-20011/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the core skills and competences relative to Animal Health Sciences, in alignment with the learning outcomes of the VET-20003 module: 1Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology in the demonstration of level 5 clinical skills, in alignment with the learning outcomes of the VET-20001 module: 2Demonstrate the core skills and implement common epidemiological tools used in veterinary epidemiology and population medicine, in alignment with the learning outcomes of the VET-20005 module: 3Evidence individual professional development and personal growth in alignment with the learning outcomes of the VET-20007 module: 4Demonstrate core communication skills in alignment with the learning outcomes of the VET-20007 module: 4
This module is an assessment envelope
Minimum thresholds of competency attainment within this module will be evaluated using the CF rules issued under the Harper and Keele Vet School assessment regulations, where students will be given a maximum of 5 attempts to evidence the minimum threshold requirement defined for each component of the module portfolios. Direct observations of core competences or component skills will occur during the academic year. For students who are not able to initially evidence minimum thresholds, further remediation and repeat evaluation will take place in line with the summer assessment period, or where appropriate, carried forward to the next academic year. All competency portfolio requirements must be successfully completed before the student can move to part 3 of the programme.
Description of Module Assessment
1: Portfolio weighted 25%Animal Health Sciences PortfolioStudent generated portfolio of assets evidence attainment or completion of skills and competences relevant to Animal Health Sciences, including Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) and academic sign-off of laboratory techniques
2: Portfolio weighted 25%Level 5 Foundation Clinical Skills AssessmentStudent generated portfolio of clinical skills attainment via Objective Structured Clinical Examination (core skills) and Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (non-core skills)
3: Portfolio weighted 25%Veterinary Epidemiology & Population Medicine PortfolioStudent generated portfolio of assets evidencing core skills and utilisation of common epidemiological tools used in veterinary epidemiology and population medicine
4: Portfolio weighted 25%Professional Growth SpaceStudent generated portfolio of assets that evidence;
Individual professional development
Objective setting and action planning for extramural study (EMS) placements
Reflective practice
Direct observations of communication skill scenarios