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

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 29 April 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


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
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: 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: Poster Presentation weighted 40%
Challenging Veterinary Scenario Poster
Students are to submit a poster on a chosen veterinary scenario which outlines and discusses relevant ethical or 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 poster 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

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and 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/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 29 April 2024