Expanding on professional competencies introduced in Professional Skills in Veterinary Medicine Ia, including communication, collaboration, and professional development. Introducing foundations of ethical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
Athena Title
Personal and Prof Dev Ib
Prerequisite
VETM 5180
Pre or Corequisite
Enrollment in the first year of the doctor of veterinary medicine curriculum
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Student learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to apply written communication skills for intended audiences, specifically professional documentation.
By the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate teamwork and collaboration, while respecting each other's differences.
By the end of this course, students will be able to apply behaviors expected of the veterinarian, including professional and career development.
By the end of this course, students will be able to acquire and evaluate appropriate health-related information.
By the end of this course, students will be able to advocate for animal welfare.
Topical Outline
1. Course Introduction
2. Strengthening and expanding verbal communication strategies for clients and colleagues, including enhancing client adherence, setting the framework for interactions, and obtaining informed consent
3. Strengthening and expanding on written communication strategies for clients and colleagues, including completing requisition forms and preparing cases in a problem-oriented format
4. Strengthening and expanding collaborative skills, including management of conflict
5. Strengthening and expanding career planning strategies
6. Introducing skills for acquiring and evaluating health-related information
7. Introducing animal welfare of the individual and herd animal
