DO0157, Management and communicative competence in veterinary nursing, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-VH, 2025-11-11
Valid from : Spring semester 2027 (2027-01-18)

Level

First cycle (G2F)

Main field of study

Veterinary Nursing

Grading Scale

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give the student opportunity to develop the student’s abilities in communication and management within veterinary nursing.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to

• reflect on the tasks and quality assurance of a supervisor in animal health care,
• explain theories of communication science with a focus on communication in animal health care,
• describe the prerequisites and limitations for effective communication,
• propose and justify solutions to the limitations that may arise in communication,
• plan and structure communication with pet owners and work teams,
• give an overview of and apply statutes that concern labour law and occupational safety, including regulations regarding work with animals,
• apply and reflect on the meaning of economic concepts in an animal health clinic.

Content

Subject-related content
The course covers basic theoretical perspectives and forms of communication and counselling. In the course different communication models will be discussed. The student also practises their ability to critically reflect on different ways of working and the significance of communicative skills. The course includes teaching in organisational structures, basic business management and supervisory functions, as well as labour law and health and safety legislation. Students practise reflecting, from a scientific viewpoint, on how procedures can be developed for quality assurance of day-to-day work in animal healthcare.

Teaching formats
To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used:

Lectures, seminars, presentations and exercises.

The course focuses on the following generic competencies:
Written and oral communication, group dynamics, self-development, critical thinking, information competence and ethics.

The following components are compulsory:
Seminars, exercises, presentations and components in professional development.

Collaboration with the surrounding community takes place through practice with veterinary students and during the module professional development.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Passed written examination and approved oral presentation and approved participation in compulsory components.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Clinical Sciences

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Veterinary Nursing programme

The Course Replaces

DO0139

Other Information

The entry requirement of 20 credits clinical training and nursing may be fulfilled through completed course Clinical training and nursing 1 (DO0073/DO0102/DO0142) and course Clinical training and nursing 2 (DO0074 /DO0103/DO0143).