BI2S127 - Clinical Skills for Veterinary Nurses 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI2S127 | ||
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| Module Title: | Clinical Skills for Veterinary Nurses | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Rhiannon Stundon | ||
| Module Team: | Rachel Perry, Paul Jones, Theona Aristidou, Katie Davies, Rhian Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To enable the Student Veterinary Nurse to demonstrate competence across all Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Day One Competences and Skills.
To provide an RCVS accredited OSCE that leads to entry onto the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses.
Content Summary
The content of this module will be applied across all domains of veterinary nursing practice and includes:
Demonstrating awareness of animal welfare and maintaining a safe environment.
Practising evidence-based veterinary nursing for patient-centred care.
Completion of the post-Clinical Placement Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) in the following domains: medication administration, bandaging, handling, anaesthesia, theatre practice, radiography, nursing, infection control, laboratory, pharmacy.
This module includes the final OSCE, an RCVS accredited end-point assessment that leads to entry onto the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses.
This module includes a portfolio of practical task performance and reflection, in preparation for the final OSCE.
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, 4-9, 12-13, 15, 17, 21-26, 29-30, 32-33, 35.
The content of this module will cover the following RCVS Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses: 1.1-1.2, 2.1-2.11, 3.1-3.5, 4.5-4.12, 5.2-5.9, 6.1, 6.3, 7.1-7.3, 8.3-8.4, 9.1-9.2, 9.7-9.8, 10.2.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 70 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 90 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate competence of RCVS Day One Competences Skills. |
| LO2 | Perform RCVS Day One Competences and Skills under scrutiny. |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio of recorded performances of specified OSCE stations | 0 | N/A | 40 | No | 30 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | OSCE 1 | 10 station, 6 minutes each, a minimum of 7 stations must passed | 120 | N/A | 60 | No | 70 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| OSCE 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |