This Third Year elective is designed to build from the basic communication skills taught in Year 1 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 dealing with euthanasia, disclosing medical errors, conflict resolution 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 Note: This is a Year 3 elective for students in the D.V.M. program. Students with credit for VINT 441 cannot receive credit for this course.
This Third Year elective is designed to build from the basic communication skills taught in Year 1 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 dealing with euthanasia, disclosing medical errors, conflict resolution 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 Note: This is a Year 3 elective for students in the D.V.M. program. Students with credit for VINT 441 cannot receive credit for this course.