BI2S125 - Professional Conduct and Ethics for Veterinary Nurses 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI2S125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Professional Conduct and Ethics for Veterinary Nurses | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Rhian Jones | ||
| Module Team: | Rhiannon Stundon, Rachel Perry, Paul Jones, Theona Aristidou, Katie Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100532 - veterinary nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module aims to give student veterinary nurses an appreciation of the concept of professional accountability and reinforce their duties as potential registered practitioners.
The moral and ethical conflicts that may arise in practice will be considered and appropriate strategies for resolving or alleviating potential situations discussed.
Content Summary
The content of this module explores all aspects of professional and ethical practice in veterinary nursing and includes:
Evaluation of the application of ethical principles to veterinary practice.
Appraisal of the ethical schools of thought and application of theory to ethical dilemmas seen in practice.
Demonstration of an in-depth knowledge of the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses and the RCVS Fitness to Practice guide for student veterinary nurses.
Investigation of the legal and ethical barriers to obtaining informed consent from clients.
Discussion of the complexities of professional relationships, to include whistle blowing.
Discussion of the legal framework that shapes the practice of veterinary medicine within the UK.
Interpretation of the Veterinary Surgeon’s Act 1966 in relation to veterinary nursing.
Demonstration of an understanding of the RCVS as a regulatory body to include Veterinary Nursing Bye-laws, regulation of Student and Registered Veterinary Nurses and accountability.
Analysis of the veterinary nurse’s duty of care in relation to clients, colleagues and animals.
Discussion of the veterinary nurse as reflective practitioner to include Clinical Governance, Quality Improvement and the Clinical Audit, Sustainability and One Health.
The pass mark is set using a modified Angoff Method. Pass marks will vary.
The RCVS Day One Competences and Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses are the minimum essential requirements that all student veterinary nurses are expected to have met in order to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses. Further information can be found at www.rcvs.org.uk
The content of this module will cover the following RCVS Day One Competences: 1-3, 5-13, 15-16.
The content of this module will cover the following RCVS Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses: 2.1-2.3, 2.9, 2.11.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Tutorial | 10 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 10 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply ethical principles to professional accountability and reflective practice. |
| LO2 | Investigate the professional and legal framework that shapes the practice of veterinary nursing within the UK. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Open Book Examination 1 | Professional Accountability and the Law. A test of knowledge and ability by questions not known to the candidate prior to the examination. Students may take books or notes into the examination. | 90 | N/A | 40 | No | 0 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | A Case Study Involving an Ethical Dilemma: experienced by the student during their Clinical Placement | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Onsite Open Book Examination 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |