Overview
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Offerings
MURDOCH-Y-INT-2018-ONGOING
Enrolment rules
Enrolment in BSc (Veterinary Biology)/DVM (B1330); successful completion of all BSc (Veterinary Biology)/DVM Part I units, or accepted equivalents.
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Learning activities
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Learning outcomes
1.
Reflect on key personal & professional attributes important for success in veterinary careers, in a range of potential veterinary careers
2.
Discuss the identification and management of risks to health and well-being in veterinary practice
3.
Reflect on the integration of personal values and behaviours, with societal and professional expectations (professionalism)
4.
Identify and develop fundamental skills in veterinary communication, emotional intelligence, professional collaboration and mindfulness
5.
Reflect on the psychological basis for effective communication, collaborative relationships, and professional well-being
6.
Apply reflective practice to enhance learning and to facilitate personal and professional development
7.
Understand basic concepts in veterinary economics
8.
Demonstrate ethical reasoning and professionalism and teamwork when discussing challenging animal care issues
9.
Demonstrate professional behaviours and respect towards other colleagues and staff
10.
Construct a portfolio of evidence for professional development with reference to VPL events or other personal/professional development opportunities encountered through the course.
11.
Demonstrate safe and effective handling of four domestic species in a farm environment.
Assessments
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Additional information
Unit content:Veterinary Professional Life (VPL) is a whole-of-course professional curriculum, guiding the development of the key competencies important to professional success. This unit introduces the foundational framework and enabling skills within the VPL themes: Professional Skills for Success; Scientific Basis of Veterinary Medicine; and Veterinary Professional Practice.
The workshops includes discussions on the following topics in a veterinary context;
Goal setting, Teamwork, Business skills, Communication skills, Ethical reasoning, Empathy and Compassion, and Mindfulness.