SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT Items in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes. ACADEMIC YEAR: 2018-19 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 109 MODULE LEADER: Julie Nesbitt OTHER MODULE STAFF: N/A Summary of Module Content Ethics including underpinning theories and relevance to practice, communication; record keeping; working relationships; regulatory frameworks and the meaning of the RVN status Health and safety within Veterinary Practice to include legislation, risk assessments, manual handling and radiography safety Essential care of animals within Veterinary Practice: assessment, care plans, accommodation, examples such as recumbency and post op care, administration of medicines to include legislation, routes of administration and safe dispensing This module links to: RCVS DOCs 1 Be fully conversant with, and follow the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct 2 Understand the ethical and legal responsibilities of the veterinary nurse in relation to patients, clients, society and the environment. 3 Demonstrate knowledge of the organisation and legislation related to a veterinary business. 4. Promote, monitor and maintain health and safety in the veterinary setting; demonstrate knowledge of systems of quality assurance; apply principles of risk management to their practice. 5. Communicate effectively with clients, the public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities, using language appropriate to the audience concerned. 6. Prepare accurate clinical and client records 7. Work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of services. 8. Understand the economic and emotional context in which the veterinary nurse operates. 11. Demonstrate ability to cope with incomplete information, deal with contingencies, and adapt to change. 12. Demonstrate that they recognise personal and professional limits, and know how to seek professional advice, assistance and support when necessary. 14. Handle and restrain animal patients safely and humanely, and instruct others in helping the veterinary surgeon perform these techniques. 15. Deliver nursing care in accordance with best practice and due regard to animal welfare 18. Collect, preserve and transport samples, prepare appropriate diagnostic tests, understand the limitations of the test results and identify the significance of spurious results 19. Communicate clearly and collaborate with referral and diagnostic services, ensuring they receive an appropriate history from the veterinary surgeon.
SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT Items in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes. ACADEMIC YEAR: 2018-19 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 109 MODULE LEADER: Julie Nesbitt OTHER MODULE STAFF: N/A Summary of Module Content Ethics including underpinning theories and relevance to practice, communication; record keeping; working relationships; regulatory frameworks and the meaning of the RVN status Health and safety within Veterinary Practice to include legislation, risk assessments, manual handling and radiography safety Essential care of animals within Veterinary Practice: assessment, care plans, accommodation, examples such as recumbency and post op care, administration of medicines to include legislation, routes of administration and safe dispensing This module links to: RCVS DOCs 1 Be fully conversant with, and follow the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct 2 Understand the ethical and legal responsibilities of the veterinary nurse in relation to patients, clients, society and the environment. 3 Demonstrate knowledge of the organisation and legislation related to a veterinary business. 4. Promote, monitor and maintain health and safety in the veterinary setting; demonstrate knowledge of systems of quality assurance; apply principles of risk management to their practice. 5. Communicate effectively with clients, the public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities, using language appropriate to the audience concerned. 6. Prepare accurate clinical and client records 7. Work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of services. 8. Understand the economic and emotional context in which the veterinary nurse operates. 11. Demonstrate ability to cope with incomplete information, deal with contingencies, and adapt to change. 12. Demonstrate that they recognise personal and professional limits, and know how to seek professional advice, assistance and support when necessary. 14. Handle and restrain animal patients safely and humanely, and instruct others in helping the veterinary surgeon perform these techniques. 15. Deliver nursing care in accordance with best practice and due regard to animal welfare 18. Collect, preserve and transport samples, prepare appropriate diagnostic tests, understand the limitations of the test results and identify the significance of spurious results 19. Communicate clearly and collaborate with referral and diagnostic services, ensuring they receive an appropriate history from the veterinary surgeon.