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On completion of this module , students will be able to:
Distinguish between 'regulatory' and 'representative' bodies' roles as applicable for the veterinary professions in Ireland
Identify characteristics of various ethical viewpoints
Apply knowledge of the main ethical, legal, & professional 'code/s of conduct' considerations used in veterinary (and medical) ethical decision-making
Define common research terms
Recognise and describe different types of research study designs/methods
Describe the nursing process and employ appropriate nursing models as applicable to a patient in a veterinary setting.
Design a nursing care plan applicable for a patient in a veterinary clinical scenario
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Tutorial | 15 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
Total | 105 |
An understanding & background knowledge of the veterinary professions and/or veterinary practice is strongly recommended.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Multiple Choice Questionnaire: MCQ quiz/quizzes based on Statistics and Research lecture materials | Unspecified | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
Assignment: Active participation in Discussion Boards relating to ethical dilemmas relevant to animal welfare and/or veterinary practice. | Week 4 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
Essay: Essay discussing an ethical issue relevant to veterinary settings, considering relevant literature and describing the professional, legal and ethical considerations pertinent to the issue in question. | Week 12 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 55 |
Assignment: Design of Nursing Care Plan | Unspecified | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Dr Sandra Aungier | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Gerald Barry | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Deirdre Campion | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Sandra Nicholson | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Susan Rackard | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |