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At the end of this module, students will be expected to have demonstrated, and reflected on, their competence within the following domains:
EC1: Monitor and maintain health and safety
EC2: Develop personal performance
EC3: Carry out reception duties
EC4: Manage clinical environments
EC5: Provide emergency first aid to animals
EC6: Provide and administer nursing care
EC7: Support clients in caring for animals
EC8: Perform laboratory diagnostic tests
EC9: Prepare for diagnostic imaging techniques
EC10: Prepare for veterinary surgical procedures
EC11: Assist the veterinary surgeon during surgical procedures
EC12: Assist in the provision of anaesthetics to animals
EC13: Dispense and administer medication
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Specified Learning Activities | 50 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 75 |
Placement/Work Experience | 375 |
Total | 500 |
Students should have completed all of the requirements of the first year in Veterinary Nursing
Learning Recommendations:Students should have progressed to Stage 3 in Veterinary Nursing
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Fieldwork: 12 weeks participation in External Clinical Placement with completion of the Journal of Practical Skills dossier | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 100 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat (CFP) | Within Three Semesters |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
The continuous assessment will be carried out on a one to one basis between the placement supervisor and student using the journal of practical skills. This should be completed by the end of the placement.
Name | Role |
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Ms Andrea Dineen | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |