Professional Development Plan

At the moment I am an MSc student and these are the essential skills needed for Level 7 Qualification:

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• Critical thinking and writing

• Presentation skills (go to Journal Club Presentation)

• Communication skills

• Decision making

• Time management

• IT skills

Becoming a professional Veterinary Physiotherapist requires some more skills:

• An interest in animals and experience of handling them (go to OSPE reflection)

• Good powers of observation

• An enquiring mind and an aptitude for science (go to About page)

• Good knowledge of anatomy and pathophysiology of animals (go to reflections of Anatomy and Pathophysiology)

• Good knowledge of rehabilitation techniques and use of devices

• Learn how to set up individual treatment plans

• Be familiar with relevant legislation (go to Legislation reflection)

• Ability to work in a team with other professionals

• Good organizational and administrative skills

• Knowledge on how to create and run a business

• Competitive knowledge / staying updated by attending CPD courses