Unit name | Primary Nursing Care and Communication |
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Unit code | VETS10004 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Mrs. Hotston Moore |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
All other 1st year units |
School/department | Bristol Veterinary School |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
The first part of this unit is to provide basic level teaching in the areas of First Aid, including bandaging techniques. The second part introduces students to two major concepts:
The communication sessions look at ways in which veterinary nurses contribute effectively to the provision of good customer care through the skilful use of communication skills, particularly listening and questioning.
The organisation sessions consider the internal organisation of a veterinary practice in the context of staffing, the importance of different staff roles within an organisation and administrative systems
Statement of Learning Outcomes: Primary Nursing
Statement of Learning Outcomes: Communication and Organisation
Lectures and tutorial sessions
Demonstrations and practical bandaging sessions
Video demonstrations
The overall pass mark for this unit is 40%
Students must obtain a minimum of 40% in each of the three assessments listed below:
1. 1.5 hour written paper consisting of short answer questions covering all aspects of this unit.(60%)
2. 20 minute practical examination during which students will be required to demonstrate appropriate levels of competency in bandaging, first aid and use of therapeutic agents. (20%)
3. Communication case study – analysis of a communication incident as per RCVS guidelines. To be submitted on the thursday of the first week of the summer term.(20%)
Students must obtain a pass in each assessment in order to pass the Unit. Failure to obtain a pass in any assessment will require the student to re-take and/or re-submit the assessment(s), which have been failed in order to achieve the pass mark.
NB Students are expected to wear uniform for the practical examination .
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