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VET-30009 - Module Specification
Harper and Keele Veterinary School
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 24 November 2024

VET-30009 - Law, Ethics and Professional Practice
Coordinator: Clare Cripwell
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 10
Study Hours: 100
School Office: 01782 733928

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

VET-10009 Professional Skills and Academic Practice

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module follows the stream which develops a students¿ academic, personal and professional skills. Using a combination of visiting lecturers from industry and case study based approach this module examines ethical and professional constraints and requirements, and establishes the legal groundwork within which a veterinary surgeon operates.
This module addresses the following RCVS competencies:
1 - Act professionally, as informed by the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct.
2 - Act in a way that shows understanding of ethical and legal responsibilities, appropriately balancing competing interests.
26 - Act professionally in complex situations.

Aims
The aims of this module are to:
1. To examine professional requirements in certification
2. To introduce working concepts of the law as it relates to veterinary practice
3. To examine the ethical issues associated with interprofessional relationships, professional competence and animal welfare
4. To introduce the concepts of clinical governance

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/vet-30009/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Apply knowledge of ethical frameworks, the legal system and regulatory requirements to all aspects of the veterinary profession: 1,2
Define the functions of representative and regulatory organisations and analyse their role in the veterinary profession: 1,2
Evaluate the standards of professional conduct required for veterinary surgeons and the implications of working within a regulated profession: 1,2
Explain the principles of clinical governance and quality improvement in veterinary medicine and apply these principles through significant event analysis: 2

Study hours

20 hours lectures
8 hours GOAL
72 hours independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Essay weighted 40%
Challenging Veterinary Scenario Discursive Essay
Students are to submit an essay on a chosen veterinary scenario which outlines and discusses relevant ethical and legal considerations relevant to their chosen scenario. Students are expected to critically analyse and integrate appropriately referenced material to come to an evidence-based conclusion in their discussion points. 1,000 words Students will receive formative feedback on a draft version of an excerpt from their essay prior to final submission.

2: Exam weighted 60%
Open Book Exam
In-situ, open-book timed (180 minutes) written assessment where students are to discuss 3 ethical, legal or professional scenarios citing appropriate sources to inform discussion and evidence conclusions

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 24 November 2024