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Unit of Study VETS1001 - Foundations of Veterinary Professionalism and Communication (2025)

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Unit description

This unit develops awareness of the foundation principles of professionalism, communication, cultural perspectives, critical thinking, self assessment, and reflection in the context of veterinary practice. Students will be supported to develop personal and professional skills, with the opportunity to address problems or issues in common veterinary scenarios, from a range of perspectives.

Unit content

Module 1. Veterinary teams in clinical practice & the role of personal and professional identity
 
Module 2. Communication and language in veterinary science
 
Module 3. Cultural competency in veterinary practice - Indigenous perspectives
 
Module 4. Cultural competency in veterinary practice - Global perspectives
 
Module 5. Approaches to learning and self assessment
 
Module 6. Principles of critical thinking, clinical reasoning and decision making

 

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Lismore
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Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

apply knowledge of the general principles, terminology, equipment, and team roles that form the foundation of veterinary practice

apply a range of effective communication strategies for veterinary teamwork while utilizing veterinary medical terminology accurately and appropriately

apply knowledge of basic communication skills to effectively demonstrate competence in history taking and the establishment of a technologist-client relationship

apply critical thinking skills and reflective practice to address issues or problems in common veterinary scenarios considering a diverse range of cultural perspectives.

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