This 1 credit course is designed to build the basic communication skills of the DVM Program and allow opportunity for students to practice and refine their skills using simulated clients in a controlled environment. Particular emphasis will be placed on obtaining a full history, dealing with euthanasia, disclosing medical errors, and other common scenarios in which communication skills are essential. Restriction(s): Successful completion of Year 2 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) program.
This 1 credit course is designed to build the basic communication skills of the DVM Program and allow opportunity for students to practice and refine their skills using simulated clients in a controlled environment. Particular emphasis will be placed on obtaining a full history, dealing with euthanasia, disclosing medical errors, and other common scenarios in which communication skills are essential. Restriction(s): Successful completion of Year 2 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) program.