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Professional Portfolio Part A (VETS90080)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Not available in 2017
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This subject provides Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students with the opportunity to develop enhanced skills and knowledge in their professional area of interest. Students will choose to develop their portfolio in one of; Small Animals, Equine, Production Animals or Government, Industry and Conservation Health. Students will undertake small group practical classes applicable to their chosen field, and record their achievement of relevant professional skills in their portfolio. Students will also undertake advanced training in clinical communication through participation in simulated consultation sessions. This subject also provides careers training and equips students with skills to enhance their resilience and wellbeing in the workplace.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in a specific list of clinical and non-clinical professional skills in their chosen discipline
- Demonstrate the manual dexterity and technical skills required for professional practice in their chosen discipline
- Demonstrate communication skills appropriate for veterinary professional interactions with clients and colleagues
- Develop a detailed career plan and write an appropriate curriculum vitae for a position in their field of interest
Generic skills
Students completing this subject will have developed:
- The ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, to trouble-shoot technical difficulties
- Advanced experience in observation, interpretation of complex data, problem-solving, time management, record-keeping and communication in both written and verbal formats
- Communication skills appropriate for professional and clinical contexts
- The ability to deal with integrity and honesty with professional colleagues and clients
- Empathy and concern for animals and people
- An understanding of the vocational aspects of veterinary science
- A heightened awareness of the veterinarian’s role in society, and prepared to be a leader in the community
Last updated: 3 November 2022