ANML509 – Introduction to Professional Practice
Module code
ANML509
Module title
Introduction to Professional Practice
Prescription
To provide students with the necessary foundation knowledge, attributes and skills to work as part of a team in a rural or mixed veterinary clinic.
Programmes
- SX1603
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1:Identify and practice in accordance with professional, ethical and legislative frameworks relevant to rural veterinary practice
2:Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and industry professionals using a range of media
3:Recognise, assess and manage hazards in the workplace in accordance with workplace health and safety legislation, policies, systems and practices
4:Competently use appropriate information and communication technology, rural veterinary software and applications - Content
- -Interpersonal communication skills for all audiences - peers, supervisors, subordinates, clients, industry; customer service; cultural recognition and sensitivity.
-Information and communication technology relevant to veterinary practice.
-Legislation relevant to veterinary practices; health and safety; animal welfare standards.
-Workplace hazard management.
-Professional and ethical behaviour - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning will be facilitated using a range of teaching and learning methods, which may include:
-Practical - practical or workshop sessions and activities; demonstrations; field trips/industry visits; projects.
-Theory - includes web-supported tutor facilitated/directed presentations; lectures and tutorials; group activities; peer presentations and review; group/individual research; online learning activities; case studies; guest speakers. - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment 1 Portfolio of evidence100
Assessment in this module is mixed mode. The portfolio is comprised of multiple assessment tasks. To pass this module all tasks must be submitted and an overall minimum pass mark of 50 is required. Students must also meet all the requirements of the competency based tasks to be eligible for a final grade for this module. The final grade will be based on the marks from the achievement based tasks. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- Computer lab
Required Text:
An extended reading list will be supplied by the tutor at commencement of the module. This will be updated annually.
