Table 4 Self-assessment of learning experiences that supported the development of competencies. Ranked by weighted mean
From: Learning through clinical extramural studies: an observational study
Learning Experiences | Strongly disagree (1) | Disagree (2) | Neither agree or disagree (3) | Agree (4) | Strongly agree (5) | Total Responses (n) | Mode | Weighted Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEMS showed me how different veterinary practices work on a day-to-day basis | 0% | 0% | 0% | 46% | 54% | 69 | 5 | 4.54 |
CEMS gave me opportunities to apply my veterinary knowledge to a real-life context | 0% | 0% | 1% | 58% | 41% | 69 | 4 | 4.39 |
CEMS gave me experience of working within real-life constraints that I had not experienced at UCD (e.g., 10-min consults, limited treatment options, limited availability of equipment) | 0% | 1% | 9% | 42% | 48% | 69 | 5 | 4.36 |
CEMS helped me develop my animal handling and restraining skills | 0% | 3% | 3% | 58% | 36% | 69 | 4 | 4.28 |
CEMS gave me opportunities to develop my communication skills with veterinarians, nurses and practice owners | 0% | 1% | 7% | 55% | 36% | 69 | 4 | 4.26 |
CEMS gave me opportunities to work as part of a veterinary team | 0% | 6% | 7% | 54% | 33% | 69 | 4 | 4.14 |
CEMS gave me a greater insight into the differences and requirements between 1st opinion and referral work | 0% | 3% | 12% | 61% | 25% | 69 | 4 | 4.07 |
CEMS helped me develop my clinical examination skills | 1% | 6% | 9% | 55% | 29% | 69 | 4 | 4.04 |
CEMS gave me experiences to develop my clinical problem-solving skills | 0% | 3% | 16% | 59% | 22% | 69 | 4 | 4.00 |
CEMS gave me opportunities to communicate with clients | 1% | 12% | 7% | 48% | 32% | 69 | 4 | 3.97 |
CEMS helped me recognise my limitations and to know where to seek advice and assistance | 0% | 3% | 16% | 65% | 16% | 69 | 4 | 3.94 |
CEMS helped me to identify situations that should be referred | 0% | 6% | 12% | 73% | 10% | 69 | 4 | 3.87 |
CEMS enabled me to see how ethical and legal responsibilities apply in real-life situations | 0% | 6% | 17% | 61% | 16% | 69 | 4 | 3.87 |
CEMS gave me a good understanding of how veterinary practices are run as a business | 0% | 17% | 13% | 49% | 20% | 69 | 4 | 3.72 |
CEMS brought me into contact with species or areas of veterinary work that I had not dealt with at UCD | 4% | 22% | 12% | 39% | 23% | 69 | 4 | 3.55 |
CEMS helped me develop my history taking skills | 7% | 12% | 25% | 42% | 15% | 69 | 4 | 3.45 |
CEMS helped me to prepare accurate medical records | 4% | 39% | 28% | 25% | 4% | 69 | 2 | 2.86 |