Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Virtual Work Experience and Exploring the Veterinary Profession
The University of Nottingham
This course provided a virtual work experience in Veterinary Medicine which equipped learners with the knowledge to make an informed decision before embarking on a professional degree course. The course introduced the key elements that students learn in a real working environment.
2 weeks, 3 hours per week
Gary England
Foundation Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science
The University of Nottingham
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Explore the history of the veterinary profession
- Summarise the organisation of the veterinary profession
- Describe how to become a veterinary surgeon, what it involves and the time it takes
- Discuss the roles of the wider veterinary team
- Identify important skills and qualities required and provide examples of why these are important
- Investigate current and future challenges in veterinary medicine and science
- Apply work experience reflection to future placements
- Model levels of care and service accreditation
Syllabus
- Introduction to the veterinary profession and how to begin a veterinary career
- Where and how vets work
- Roles of the wider veterinary team in and out of practice
- Overview of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the British Veterinary Association and professional conduct
- The benefits and challenges of the vocation
- Current and future issues for veterinary medicine and science
Issued on 16th September 2020
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