YOE 2024 Assignment Q&A by

2024-09-23 23:32:14 UTC

Is an attendance slip needed for every day of placement with one provider or is one for the whole 3 days sufficient?

2024-09-25 14:45:55 UTC

I have found the reflective cycles, the attendance slips and the insurance letter on Moodle but I cannot find the Health and Safety form. Where can I find this?

2024-09-25 14:52:38 UTC

Is the leaflet/rationale recommended on Powerpoint or would MS Word be more appropriate?

I am potentially going to a dog trainer over a number of weeks to watch one of their obedience courses for 6 weeks. Do I just need to fill one set of paperwork out for this and if so would I do it on my first session or at the end of the sessions?

VPTeachingTeam — 2024-09-27 08:23:40 UTC

If the session is over many weeks (e.g for an hour class) you will need to fill out 1 health and safety form, an attendance slip and make notes on each session – in total 7/8 sessions will be equivalent to 1 day. So you will then write a reflective cycle for the 8 hours/1 day. This ensures that at the end when you are writing up your portfolio you will have 15 reflective cycles and 15 days logged on the system.

Would Low Level Laser Therapy or Radiofrequency Therapy be a suitable topic for the leaflet?

2024-09-30 07:57:09 UTC

2024-10-01 15:22:08 UTC

Do we need a reference list for the images we have used or is it just a citation under the photo needed?

Do the in-text references count in the wordcount of the rationale?

2024-10-03 13:29:08 UTC

I have managed to get some work experience at a racing yard, working directly with the horses and shadowing the trainer. Would this count as one of the core placement types or one of the alternatives that is capped at 1 day?

VPTeachingTeam — 2024-10-04 08:11:06 UTC

Thank you for your question. If you are able to see a variety of situations and have direct contact with the trainer, jockeys and any other professionals in attendance then 1-3 days would be suitable. If it is simply observing racing/jumping/dressage then I ask for the 1 day cap due to limited engagement with the people directly involved in horse care. As mentioned in the briefings, these days are linked to your portfolio and gaining a broad range of observations and looking at several areas of the industry will be invaluable to enable you to grow as a

Vet physio.

can we use any images we want from online as long as we reference it? for example off websites etc? and can we take our own images?

2024-10-05 06:28:41 UTC

does the reference list have to be physically on the leaflet or can it be on page after before the written up part?

2024-10-05 07:31:32 UTC

Do the reflective cycle forms have to remain on a single page for each day? or are the boxes allowed to spread over a couple of pages?

2024-10-05 18:10:31 UTC

2024-10-06 12:58:18 UTC

The second page of the Health & Safety form is feedback from the professional we have our WBL day with. Do we need to ask them to complete this on the day?

2024-10-06 13:58:54 UTC

Once I finish a placement day, should I complete the MS form immediately, or is it only required after completing the 3 same placement days? Also, I noticed that the mark schemes and Echo recordings for the SDL are not currently available on Moodle. Could you let me know when these might be uploaded?

Referencing

2024-10-09 14:43:08 UTC

Do we need to be referencing in our wbl forms now, or is that something we will do in our portfolios? I couldn't see it in the mark scheme but the study skills page mentioned reflective writing may need referencing.

For the references concerning the design rationale, do they need to be scientific articles or can we also use information from websites focusing on designer advice and refer to them as our reference?

2024-10-12 08:15:53 UTC

AI Referencing?

2024-10-12 13:15:30 UTC

You mentioned we must reference any AI tools. How exactly do we do/format this? For spell/grammar check for example

Reflective cycle sheets

2024-10-14 11:27:13 UTC

Hi, do we need to submit the reflective cycle worksheets somewhere within 7 days? I know the microsoft form needs to be filled and submitted within 7 days, but where do the reflective forms go? Thank you

Attendance Slips

2024-10-14 13:19:03 UTC

I don’t have a printer - can I get the attendance slipped signed electronically on an iPad? Thank you

2024-10-15 20:29:52 UTC

I have been offered some days on a horse training yard, it's a retraining yard for 'problem' horses. I would be working with the owner / head trainer watching training sessions for different 'problems' such as loading, vet checks, picking up feet. Would this be an appropriate placement for 3 days? There will be other professionals coming and going from the yard that I will be able to contact as well such as farriers / vets. I think it will be really beneficial but I just wanted to check it was appropriate? Thank you

I would like a bit more information on how we can shadow one another in our workplace as part of a WBL day. I currently work within a veterinary practice so wondered if I would be able to shadow a colleague within this area?

VPTeachingTeam — 2024-10-18 08:34:05 UTC

This was mentioned in the briefing, please also refer back to these slides if you need more clarity - in short you can shadow another department. Going to your usual job is not added experience

For the WBL Health and Safety Form im going to a ticketed event so there is nobody to fill out the second page of the form, what do i do ?

VPTeachingTeam — 2024-10-19 16:42:57 UTC

Just fill it out to the best of your ability, if there is nobody to fill out your performance, just write N/A or score yourself - We will pick this up our end if it is a ticketed event or day where we wouldnt expect anyone to directly be involved with you.

I cant find how to reference my own image, how do i do this ?

VPTeachingTeam — 2024-10-20 08:43:33 UTC

If you use another classmates image you will need to reference, remember APA6/7 is the harvard style we use. There are lots of examples and guides available online including journal club to show you how to reference a variety of sources whether it is a video, book, image or paper

I'm really confused with how to section/categorise my slides. Will any examples be available prior to the session in December?

2024-10-20 19:52:26 UTC

Leaflet

2024-10-21 20:11:29 UTC

Do we need to include instructions on how to use the modality? For example, how to apply heat therapy

Or is the benefits, brief methods etc sufficient?

Referencing images

2024-10-22 14:55:42 UTC

In case all images have been created by me or Microsoft Designer (AI generator for pictures), can I just add a sentence to the end of the leaflet along the lines: "Image on page 1 was created by the author. All other images have been generated by Microsoft Designer." Or do I have to add to every picture "Microsoft Designer, 2024"?

In the first lecture on WBL there was mention of a couple of examples of the reflections we will be writing. I can't find them anywhere on moodle. Could you direct me to where they are please?

svxad3 — 2024-10-26 14:44:39 UTC

WBL core vs. non-core days

2024-10-27 20:33:27 UTC

Could I check whether the WBL days with a behaviourist/trainer are considered to be core (valid for 1-3 days) or non-core (only valid for 1 day)? This is because the powerpoint lecture said it was core whilst the additional info on Moodle suggests it may be otherwise

Copy of the MS Office Form

2024-10-28 11:09:36 UTC

Is there a PDF/document version of the MS Office form please? Just in case we don't have internet access so the provider can complete and then we submit when back in the land of wifi please

Critical analysis

2024-10-28 17:08:10 UTC

Should we be specifically talking about our leaflet choices - e.g. This font was chosen because… Or should be be talking about leaflets in general - e.g. ‘larger fonts should be used in written materials because….’

Same provider, different area

2024-10-28 17:51:27 UTC

If I have completed two days in an Equine hospital with vets, can I then do another two days on the small animal side with vets treating canine cases, even though the hospital is the same, or would this be too many days with the same provider and therefore not allowed?

Attendance Slips

2024-11-04 20:42:54 UTC

How do I find how many attendance slips/health and safety forms I have already submitted? Unsure if my last one was submitted due to bad signal

Leaflet design

2024-11-04 21:47:11 UTC

Does the leaflet need to be created using powerpoint or can other programs/software be used? Also, if using stock images, how should these be referenced please?

Labels

2024-11-11 21:53:55 UTC

Mark scheme says use of clear images and labels with same fonts - does this mean we shouldn’t use pre-labelled images as all labels need to be the same font throughout?

Or is this the same font per image?

Images

2024-11-13 16:34:46 UTC

The examples have used images from vet websites, is this allowed? If not, where would we get the images from?

Canine Days

2024-11-18 13:23:26 UTC

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?

2024-11-18 17:10:11 UTC

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

Reflective cycle form

2024-11-18 17:12:37 UTC

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

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

svxad3 — 2024-11-21 22:47:10 UTC

Physiology

2024-11-23 15:54:06 UTC

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

Text

2024-11-28 13:50:20 UTC

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

Multiple Questions ...

VPTeachingTeam — 2024-11-29 09:28:19 UTC

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.
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
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
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.

Leaflet images

2024-11-29 13:11:32 UTC

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

Terminology

2024-12-03 12:26:03 UTC

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?

Repeated topics

2024-12-13 12:40:27 UTC

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

AI Declaration

2024-12-15 21:08:52 UTC

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?

AI Declaration Form

2024-12-16 14:30:58 UTC

How do we submit an AI declaration form?

WBL Portfolio Draft

2024-12-17 10:30:17 UTC

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

WBL portfolio brief

2024-12-17 17:02:26 UTC

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

Crufts

2024-12-19 16:11:07 UTC

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

CPG

2024-12-20 21:12:35 UTC

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

WBL portfolio

2024-12-28 17:25:51 UTC

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?

MS forms

2024-12-29 18:32:04 UTC

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

No sound on Echo Reflective Practice recording

2024-12-29 18:43:26 UTC

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

WBL Assets

2024-12-29 19:05:13 UTC

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.

2024-12-29 21:05:53 UTC

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?

WBL asset clarification

2025-01-01 17:44:48 UTC

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?

WBL Assest

2025-01-02 18:55:58 UTC

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?

References

2025-01-02 18:58:03 UTC

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

Reflective Cycle Sheets

2025-01-02 21:44:03 UTC

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

Introductions and conclusions

2025-01-07 10:56:13 UTC

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

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?

svxad3 — 2025-01-07 21:48:23 UTC

Skin

2025-01-09 13:54:49 UTC

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

Divider Slides

2025-01-09 14:43:15 UTC

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?

Comparative species

2025-01-13 14:36:07 UTC

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

Relevance/Clinical Reasoning

miasian — 2025-01-13 19:16:29 UTC

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

2025-01-13 19:38:59 UTC

Do we need to include the head and caudal vertebrae?

anatomy diary

2025-01-14 11:21:02 UTC

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?

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

svxad3 — 2025-01-17 13:19:56 UTC

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?

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?

2025-01-17 17:38:30 UTC

critical evaluation

2025-01-17 18:33:31 UTC

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?

Referencing images

svxad3 — 2025-01-19 11:43:40 UTC

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?

Fascia

2025-01-19 13:51:23 UTC

Do we need a fascia pathology?

Origins and insertions

2025-01-19 15:26:04 UTC

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.

Pathologies

2025-01-27 09:52:51 UTC

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?

Neoplastic pathologies

2025-01-28 15:33:34 UTC

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?

Tendon pathology

2025-02-01 12:26:53 UTC

Would navicular be a suitable tendon pathology?

SDL's from last teaching weekend

2025-02-01 12:37:15 UTC

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?

Pathologies

svxad3 — 2025-02-02 14:48:56 UTC

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

2025-02-04 17:19:10 UTC

Where would you cover energy transfer during locomotion?

Divider slides

2025-02-05 21:09:12 UTC

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

Healing

2025-02-05 21:10:27 UTC

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

2025-02-05 21:10:54 UTC

Where would you cover membrane potentials?

2025-02-06 21:31:40 UTC

Are stifle and hock layman terms?

Is dog walking accepted as a WBL day?

2025-03-03 19:06:35 UTC

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

Additional WBL days

2025-03-04 14:00:54 UTC

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

Introduction

2025-03-08 22:51:03 UTC

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?

Ticketed events

2025-03-10 19:41:30 UTC

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

Horse races

2025-03-10 19:45:15 UTC

Does going to horse races count?

2025-03-12 09:42:46 UTC

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?

Structure

2025-03-12 16:26:30 UTC

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)

2025-03-15 11:44:18 UTC

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

NMES / FES

2025-03-16 20:11:34 UTC

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?

Structure

2025-03-19 13:20:42 UTC

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?

Length of descriptive writing

2025-03-24 18:52:56 UTC

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?

2025-03-26 00:15:50 UTC

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

Settings / Parameters

2025-03-26 16:22:55 UTC

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?

References

2025-03-29 17:53:43 UTC

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

Intro/conclusion

2025-03-29 18:02:19 UTC

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?

2025-03-30 12:39:15 UTC

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?

Reflective sheets

2025-04-01 10:12:32 UTC

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

2025-04-03 20:44:07 UTC

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?

Terminology

2025-04-05 10:28:04 UTC

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

Reflective Cycles

2025-04-05 10:38:32 UTC

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?

Linking skills

miasian — 2025-04-07 09:10:41 UTC

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?

2025-04-10 10:35:24 UTC

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?

2025-04-14 14:05:08 UTC

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

Referring to providers / days

2025-04-15 11:03:05 UTC

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….

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

On day one, I found..

Referencing

2025-04-15 12:44:47 UTC

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

Word count

2025-04-15 14:13:45 UTC

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?

Reflective cycles

2025-04-17 08:36:21 UTC

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.)

2025-04-17 15:10:34 UTC

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

Days discussed

2025-04-18 15:21:07 UTC

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?

PROM/AROM

2025-04-19 14:45:24 UTC

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?

2025-04-21 10:59:14 UTC

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.

Structure

2025-04-21 14:48:08 UTC

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?

Grade

2025-04-21 17:02:41 UTC

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

Conclusions

2025-04-21 20:10:02 UTC

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

Contents page

2025-04-22 20:24:35 UTC

Is the contents page included in the wordcount?

2025-04-23 15:27:28 UTC

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?

2025-04-25 18:15:23 UTC

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

Dynamic Assessment

2025-04-27 09:34:27 UTC

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

miasian — 2025-04-28 14:03:32 UTC

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

2025-04-28 20:26:04 UTC

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)'

Abbreviations

2025-04-29 10:43:43 UTC

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?

Alternatives

2025-04-30 10:47:04 UTC

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?

Revision

2025-05-04 09:37:39 UTC

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

Abbreviations

2025-05-09 18:44:31 UTC

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?

2025-05-13 20:56:12 UTC

Do we need to include contraindications for our chosen skills?

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?

2026-01-18 21:32:54 UTC

2026-02-25 14:30:54 UTC

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?

2026-04-14 11:59:33 UTC

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?

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?

2026-04-21 15:28:42 UTC

2026-04-27 14:02:24 UTC

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?

2026-04-29 11:49:52 UTC

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?