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Do we have to write our clinical notes as an initial assessment as if the horse has never previously had any physio or can we mention previous routine physio appointments?

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if the provider didn't have an electrotherapy that we would've liked to use, is it appropriate to say in the clinical reasoning that we didn't have access to it but would've used it?

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If say trotting and circles are not conducted as inappropriate for stage of healing, will we be marked down if there are no notes in those boxes?

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If say trotting and circles are not conducted as inappropriate for stage of healing, will we be marked down if there are no notes in those boxes?

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if we use abbreviations in the clinical notes do we need to put the full term eg right hind (RH) or just assume that another VP would be able to understand our notes?

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Do we need an introduction for each asset? For example, if I follow the Gibbs cycle, should I go straight into the description of the event or introduce why the topic is important in VP first?

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I came across a possibility to use angle measurements of limbs or add lines (e.g. is the back straight or not) to images of static assessment as an outcome measure. It can then be used to compare the posture of the animal during the first session compared to future progress. Would that be allowed as part of our SOAP notes if the owner agrees to it or is it not allowed as we should not take pictures on our placements?

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I came across a possibility to use angle measurements of limbs or add lines (e.g. is the back straight or not) to images of static assessment as an outcome measure. It can then be used to compare the posture of the animal during the first session compared to future progress. Would that be allowed as part of our SOAP notes if the owner agrees to it or is it not allowed as we should not take pictures on our placements?

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Do we need to include contraindications for our chosen skills?

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Can we abbreviate something in the first essay then continue to use that throughout the rest, or do we have to reintroduce the full word in each essay?

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I am compiling all the learning/module outcomes from lectures for some revision topics. Will I only need to revise on LOs from VETS4053 or will there be mentions of things like electrotherapies in the exam? Thanks

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When discussing clinical reasoning of potential alternatives, can we mention any alternatives (e.g. electrotherapy) or should we only discuss the other skills on the list?

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Do all the assets count as one piece of work? Could you abbreviate something in asset one and then use the shortened version in asset two?

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If I put 'on day 1' does this tell the marker to look at the appendix, or do I need to put 'on day 1 (see appendix A)'

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I did 15.5 work based learning days, so can I upload 16 appendices at the end?

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Is it suitable to include objective gait analysis measures? Like video analysis?

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Does the RCVS code of conduct and regulations set out by VP regulatory bodies count under the ‘law, legislation and referral process’?

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When reflecting on situations, for example, how a professional communicated with a client, and what was negative/positive about their communication skills, I am not reflecting directly on my skills, rather on how the situation unfolded and how I would change this in my future practice… is this along the right lines?

Or should we be reflecting on our own communication skills only?

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Is the contents page included in the wordcount?

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Does each asset need a distinct 'conclusion' section at the end, or can we discuss our conclusions as we go along?

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Hello,

In regards to the example published under 'example portfolio with feedback', are you able to say whether this example is a good example? Or if there was a grade please? I can see the comments but it would be really helpful to know where this sits on the mark scheme. Thankyou in advance

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Hi, how is it best to structure? I have the contents page and the page numbers. Would you recommend each asset starts on a new page or straight after the asset before?

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For skills such as role of the MDT and ethics, what do these mean and what are we expected to talk about with how the skill has progressed? I just want to make sure I've not gone down the wrong route.

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If I decide to focus only on AROM (not include PROM), can I start with a paragraph on general information about ROM and then focus more on the AROM?

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Do we have to mention all 15 placement days? I have a lot more to reflect on from my equine days than canine, but not sure if this will drop me marks if I don’t discuss both equally?

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Are we allowed to include some background information about an animal that we saw on placement for context?

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Do we need to make any adjustments to the reflective cycles? I understand they are not marked but do we need to tidy them up? (removing the instruction sentences etc.)

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Is the word count strictly 800 words per asset, or could some have more/less words as long as it is a total of 4000 between all assets?

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With critical reflection, should there be references in every paragraph? Or is it okay to critically reflect without references, and then bring in references at the end to discuss the research around the topic

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Im not sure how we should be referring to the providers in our assets - Would it be correct to put:

Whilst shadowing an equine vet (provider 1), I found….

Or

Whilst shadowing an equine vet on day one, I found…

Or

On day one, I found..

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Should we put our references under each separate section or should they all go together at the end?

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What are the rules for short terms? can we refer as "vet physios" or does it need to be the complete "veterinary physiotherapists"? Or is it acceptable to use VP as long as the full term is stated at the beginning of the text?

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In each essay, can we link to any of the skills in the list of 10 or can we only link to the 5 skills we are actually writing about?

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Do we need to make any changes to the reflective cycles to make them look neater? For example, removing the introduction/instructions at the top of each cycle explaining how to fill them in? Or should we just leave them as they are?

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As clinicians, do VPs see "clients" or "patients?" I am not quite sure how to refer (in general) to an animal we may be treating in the analysis

Thank you

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Do we have to include a comparative section, as I notice on the intellectual skills portion of the brief it says 'Compare physiotherapeutic options', but I can't see this mentioned in the Task description?

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For the reflective cycle sheets, do we need to include a negative for every day?

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Do we have to talk about how to apply the electrotherapy? Like placing electrodes/moving laser/ultrasound gel etc

I haven’t mentioned the actual application and not sure whether to add as limited on words?

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Do we jump straight into the skills and intro/conclude each skill in its section or do we need to include a portfolio introduction and conclusion also?

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Is it preferred to put the reference list for each skill under the write up of each skill or as one big reference list at the end? Thanks

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Do we have to go into much detail about settings/parameters for the electrotherapies?

Would it be more suitable to briefly mention them when discussing the research’s method and say whether it may have influenced the results?

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Do the reflective cycles need to be typed up or can they be attached to the appendix hand written?

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Concerning the reflective essays, as the descriptive writing should be kept at minimum, is it okay to just add one sentence to refer to a situation that is further described in the reflective cycle and then focus rest of the paragraph on the analysis?

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Do the assignment points need to be in the order of "Mechanism of action", "biological effects" and then "application"? Or can they cross over within the essay, as long as each is mentioned throughout?

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Hi,

Do we need a brief introduction at the start of the assignment before we start discussing the chosen electrotherapies? Or is it okay just to include the introductions in each section?

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When finding research for NMES, a lot of the studies are based on FES, which they describe as a type of NMES. Would it be okay to discuss FES for NMES?

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Would an agility event count as a canine day or would this be in the ‘other’ category?

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Hello,

is it ok to use sub-headings? Like Mechanism of Action, Biological Effects etc. or would you prefer it in one piece of text (split into paragraphs as appropriate of course)

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photobiomodulation is one of the options to talk about in the essay however as far as im aware photobiomodulation is an umbrella tern for laser, there are many different types/classes of laser, is it best to pick one laser and just talk about that or should we talk about a few different types of laser?

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Does going to horse races count?

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Can we go to an event that doesn’t require a ticket e.g. dressage competition? How would we get this signed off

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Hello, is it ok to submit more than the required 15 days and then pick which ones are most relevant for the Assets?

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In the WBL brief powerpoint it says one day of dog walking is allowed, however the 'guidance for selecting suitable WBL days' says dog walking is not accepted

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Are stifle and hock layman terms?

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Where would you cover membrane potentials?

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Do we have to cover healing for every tissue (muscle, bone, tendon, ligament, nerves) or just 3/4 tissues?

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Is it acceptable to include the conclusion from the previous section on the same divider slide as the next sections title and introduction? As I don't seem to have enough space to include conclusions on my content slides but don't want to leave them out

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Where would you cover energy transfer during locomotion?

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When covering pathologies, are we expected to talk about the treatments for them, and in how much depth?

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Hello, I still can't seem to see the 5 SDL's from Jan weekend that were being released w/c 13th? I've been looking on Echo where our recorded lectures go, am I looking in the wrong place?

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Would navicular be a suitable tendon pathology?

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Do we need to have a neoplastic pathology for each species? Or is one of each (acute, chronic, neoplastic, degenerative) enough, and the species covered doesn’t matter?

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I know we have to include pathologies for different areas, e.g. bone, muscle, joint etc. However, with tendons and ligaments, does these class as one area (for example we could do a canine tendon pathology and an equine ligament)? Or should we treat these are 2 separate areas with tendon pathologies for each species and then ligament pathologies for each species?

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Do we need to discuss all origins and insertions or can we just discuss the ones of the muscles we are comparing between canine/equine - it seems a lot of content to squeeze in.

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Do we need a fascia pathology?

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When including image references in our reference list at the end, do we just include these within out list of journals, books etc. Or do these as a separate list on their own?

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The mark scheme asks for critical evaluation. I'm not sure how to include this throughout. Suppose I am discussing the microscopic structures of nerves. Is this as simple as explaining the difference between myelinated and non-myelinated axons and then discussing how damage to myelination affects function and how a VP can help with this?

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Is it okay if I submit a pdf file of 51 slides, when 3 of them are references? Or do also the reference slides need to be within the 50 slides?

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Is it okay if I submit a pdf file of 51 slides, when 3 of them are references? Or do also the reference slides need to be within the 50 slides?

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Is it ok to reference other parts of our anatomy diary?

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Is it ok to reference other parts of our anatomy diary?

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If we have have done an in-depth slide on osteoarthritis and we mention it elsewhere on a slide, is it ok to reference the original slide to avoid repeating too much information as there is going to be quite a lot of crossover?

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ive found some good images on quizlet that i would like to use in the assignment. However i was unsure if this would be classed as a reputable source and if yes how would I reference/cite these images?

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Do we need to include the head and caudal vertebrae?

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What does it mean in the mark scheme when it says to mention relevance to vet physio or clinical reasoning?

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the higher end of the mark scheme mentions comparisons between common species. Besides horses and dogs, what does this include? many papers I've read have included the ox in comparison but I don't know many farmers in the country who keep ox...is it bovine in general? other common livestock/companion animals? What qualifies as a "common species"?

Thanks

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In my feedback it has been advised that I add divider slides. I am unsure what is required for these slides and do they count towards the 50 slides?

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Just to confirm, do we need to do a pathology for skin?

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If we use any of the images within the anatomy resources folder for our anatomy diary how would we reference them?  Would it be (c) university of nottingham and the year we used them, so 2025?

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If we use any of the images within the anatomy resources folder for our anatomy diary how would we reference them?  Would it be (c) university of nottingham and the year we used them, so 2025?

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Do divider slides need to have images? Do we need a full slide for conclusions? Not sure how much information is required

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For the formative - do we need to upload the reflective sheets used as appendices?

Also, is it just the assets that are marked, or are the reflective cycle sheets also included in the marking/grade?

Thank you

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Are reputable websites/books acceptable references for some topics e.g. gait patterns when referring to basic footfalls

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Please could you clarify, when typing up our assets, does each one need to have its own reference list, so 5 in total or just one reference list at the end of them all?

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I've read the brief several times but wanted to clarify, when we submit the formative and the final piece of work, do we need to attach our completed reflective cycle form to each asset? For example, if I've used day 4 to reflect on the asset about communication, do you need the reflective cycle form for day 4 after the 800 words?

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Would I need a slide on healing of muscle, ligament, tendon etc in my microscopic stuff (like I would with skin/bone), or is it enough to just do the pathologies for them?

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Has each of the 5 assets to cover a single day each? Or to cover one of the 8 topics but using more than one day? I have listened to the Sept briefing but I'm still unclear sorry.

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No sound on Echo Reflective Practice recording

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No sound on Echo Reflective Practice recording

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The Introduction to Reflective Practice recording on Echo doesn't appear to have any sound? https://echo360.org.uk/lesson/71bf036b-a639-4eb7-b3e7-8a49f940d769/classroom

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I've just re-listened to the WBL briefing from Sept and it says we need an MS form and signed slip for every day? I'm afraid I thought it was only a reflective cycle form for each day. Where I have done 2 or 3 days together, I have only submitted one form because it asks for the number of days done.

I can go back to the providers to complete the missing days but I just wanted to ask -

a) What I should do about the forms I have already submitted which say 2 or 3 days completed?

b) that it is ok for me to submit the additional forms retrospectively?

Many thanks

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With regards to the 5 assets that we have to complete; does each asset have to cover 1 of the 8 topics listed in the assignment brief, or can an asset cover 2 of the topics together? For example Risk assessment partnered with animal behaviour?

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Will we have any taught content on central pattern generators? Struggling to find resources

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I can see on the brief shopping at crufts is not accepted. Would observing some of the classes at crufts be acceptable?

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I can't see a brief for the WBL portfolio in the assignment brief section on moodle. I know there's screenshots of it in the powerpoint from the brief session but it's really blurry

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What are the requirements for the WBL Portfolio Draft in January? I am not sure how much/what we can submit. Thanks :)

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How do we submit an AI declaration form?

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To submit our AI declaration document for this assignment, do we include it on a slide and, if so, does this count as one of the 50 slides?

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I plan on doing a slide on pelvic anatomy all to itself. If I briefly mention a sentence about the pelvic anatomy (sacral transverse processes) in a vertebrae slide higher up the powerpoint (trying to order it anatomically chronological), will I lose marks for not being detailed enough even though the information is further down? I do not want to waste space repeating myself on multiple slides. The pelvis is just an example, this anatomical cross over happens quite often.

Thank you

Merry Christmas

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How far should we go with the terminology? I am aware that NO layman terms should be in the slides. Can we use horse and dog or does it need to be equine and canine?

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Could I please clarify the use of images from websites and online sources? I thought it was permitted to use images that are in the public domain providing they are referenced and credited to the website owner? I did look in the student handbook but couldn't find anything on this specifically. Thank you

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1. Does the writing on the leaflet need to be in size 12 font? Or can this be smaller? - Check the research, your rationale needs to be 12 - look at what the best sizes for leaflet design are according to research, this will form part of your design choice evidence in the rationale.

2. Do images used on the leaflet need to be referenced on the reference list of the leaflet, or just in the big reference list at the end of my critical analysis?

The leaflet and rationale have their own reference list

3. I am doing TENS electrotherapy and I have been struggling to find appropriate images, I have only found good ones on websites of other physio's and this is not allowed. Where should I find photos from? Unfortunately, I do not know anyone with a TENS therapy machine to borrow and take my own photos.

Images from equipment websites or wider physio websites can be used if referenced. We only do not allow you to copy someones business, be that website, their premade leaflet or text without consent

4. Can I please also confirm the order in which a trifold leaflet should be presented, after watching your lecture (was hard to see on the play-back) -->  3:6:1, 2:4:5. Is this correct?

If you fold an a4 paper into three, mark up the sections, it would be normal for the first page to fold out to the left. your numbering above is correct.

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As long as it is mentioned first, do we need to put a definition on every page? It seems it will waste a lot of room on slides and make it look more text-full. But say I was to define patella luxation in a horse, would I then need to repeat the definition of stifle lock on a slide about the stay apparatus? Just as an example. Or can I briefly touch on what it is and spare the long anatomical detail? I'm just a bit worried about having big blocks of writing everywhere.

Thank you

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When are are doing the physiology - how much detail do we need to go into? E.G. do we need to cover the sliding filament theory? I seem to be taking a lot of the slides up just for the cellular stuff

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Do we need a reference list for the references used in out rationale? And is that included in the 500 word count? So at the end of the rationale document itself  

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Do we need a reference list for the references used in out rationale? And is that included in the 500 word count? So at the end of the rationale document itself  

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On the reflective cycle form it says 'day number'. Is this the total number of WBL days or number of days at one place?

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On the MS form, can I copy and paste the general feedback section for 3 days or does this have to be different everyday?

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Do you have any more ideas of what canine placements we can do? Hydro, physio, dog trainer, is there anything else that counts for the 6 canine days?