VET-40007 - Module Specification
Harper and Keele Veterinary School
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

VET-30021 Veterinary Clinical Medicine and Surgery

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module builds on all the more conventionally delivered modules earlier in the course to assist and prepare the student for life as a veterinary surgeon. Though principally orientated to achieving the RCVS multispecies day 1 competencies, the module does allow for some additional experience in a clinical area of choice. Practical competence is important and this module ties EMS experience and skills gained during this component with more formal teaching and learning in a clinical setting.
This module addresses the following RCVS competencies:
6 - Prepare accurate clinical and client records, and case reports when necessary, in a form satisfactory to colleagues and understandable by the public.
7 - Work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of services.
10 - Understand and apply principles of clinical governance, and practise evidence-based veterinary medicine.
12 - Demonstrate ability to cope with incomplete information, deal with contingencies, and adapt to change.
13 - Demonstrate that they recognise personal and professional limits, and know how to seek professional advice, assistance and support when necessary.
14 - Demonstrate a commitment to learning and professional development, both personal and as a member of a profession actively engaged in work-based learning. This includes recording and reflecting on professional experience and taking measures to improve performance and competence.
15 - Take part in self-audit and peer-group review processes in order to improve performance.
16 - Obtain an accurate and relevant history of the individual animal or animal group, and its/their environment
17 - Handle and restrain animal patients safely and humanely, and instruct others in helping the veterinary surgeon perform these techniques.
19 - Develop appropriate treatment plans and administer treatment in the interests of the patients and with regard to the resources available.
20 - Attend all species in an emergency and perform first aid.
23 - Communicate clearly and collaborate with referral and diagnostic services, including providing an appropriate history.
24 - Understand the contribution that imaging and other diagnostic techniques can make in achieving a diagnosis. Use basic imaging equipment and carry out an examination effectively as appropriate to the case, in accordance with good health and safety practice and current regulations.
28 - Prescribe and dispense medicines correctly and responsibly in accordance with legislation and latest guidance.
31 - Perform aseptic surgery correctly.
32 - Safely perform sedation, and general and regional anaesthesia; implement chemical methods of restraint.
33 - Assess and manage pain.
34 - Recognise when euthanasia is appropriate and perform it humanely, using an appropriate method, whilst showing sensitivity to the feelings of owners and others, with due regard to the safety of those present; advise on disposal of the carcase.

The aims of this module are to:
1. Ensure a good quality clinical learning experience in practices that will meet need for multispecies competence;
2. Provide the opportunity for students to build clinical, professional and communication skills;
3. Provide the opportunity for students to complete RCVS Day 1 competencies.

Intended Learning Outcomes

effectively manage medicine prescription and supply: 1
discuss and manage the euthanasia process: 1
synthesise evidence-based and clinically justified treatment plans: 1

Study hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment