Key Information
CPD Hours: 4 hours
Course Length: Four hours
Course Format: A mixture of live lectures, case studies and discussions with colleagues and the tutors, plus access to the recording for two weeks
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Course Information
- Common veterinary ethical issues
- Ethical theory and frameworks
- The relationship of ethics to law and professional behaviour
- Developing policy and procedure
- Ethical problem-solving
Have you faced ethical dilemmas in your practice? Do you want to learn how to manage them in a structured and consistent way?
In this four-hour live online course, we will examine common ethical issues in the veterinary profession, such as reasons for euthanasia, diet fads, breeding issues, staff treatment and many more. We will look at the veterinary surgeon and veterinary nurse’s role in dealing with challenging patients, clients and peers, and cover ethical frameworks which help to develop a systematic and evidence-based approach. Case studies will be included to examine the intersection of legal, professional and welfare responsibilities. The course will include opportunities for discussion and peer learning.
Why do this course?
You will learn new ways of examining ethical issues, and how to develop responses that are consistent with the values of the profession and the individuals concerned. In this challenging profession, feeling confident that you have made the best possible decision is good for both our clients and our own wellbeing.
This course can contribute points to the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme ‘Professional Responsibility’ award.
The webinar will run from 12:30pm London time, starting with lectures and then case studies and discussions in breakout rooms, finishing at 4:30pm.
Nicola Menzies-Gow, MA VetMB PhD DipECEIM CertEM(Int.med) FHEA MRCVS
Professor in Equine Medicine, Member of the RVC Animal Welfare Ethical Review Board and the RCVS Ethical Review Panel
The Royal Veterinary College
Hamish Morrin, MSc (International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law) FHEA RVN
Veterinary Lecturer in Clinical Communication Skills
University of Central Lancashire
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