About Learning Modules
The College offers several self-study modules to assist veterinarians and their teams in understanding the requirements and expectations in various areas of practice.
Current learning modules focus on medical record keeping, informed client consent and communication skills. The College also offers several videos on topics including ethical decision-making, prescribing, conducting a controlled drug audit and maintaining a controlled drug log. Videos can be found in publications.
Medical Record Keeping
Foundations for Medical Record Keeping
A series of self-study modules is available to assist veterinarians and clinic staff in understanding the requirements and expectations for medical record keeping. One series includes modules relevant to those who work in companion animal practice and the other includes modules focused on material relevant to those who work with food producing animals, equine and poultry.
Informed Consent
Understanding Informed Client Consent
Communication Learning Modules
Adapted from the Institute for Healthcare Communication (IHC) Veterinary Communication Project, the College provides learning modules as an educational resource for veterinarians and veterinary teams for improving communication skills on a variety of topics in veterinary medicine. For more information about the IHC Veterinary Communication Project, visit http://healthcarecomm.org/veterinary-communication.
Learning plan guide
Review the guide for a suggested self-directed learning plan to use the module series.
Building Trust
This self-study module series supports veterinarians in understanding the essential communication tools for building trust with clients. The Building Trust series includes modules on why communication matters, non-verbal awareness, and open-ended inquiry, reflective listening, and empathy.
