Scientific And Pedagogic Principles of Professional And Ethical Competence Formation of Future Doctors of Veterinary Medicine

Abstract

Humanistic and  democratic  trends  in the  development of  modern  society
along with growth of importance of moral principles led  us to significant changes
in priorities and values of education.
Today,  the  one  of  the  most  important  components  of  the  process  of
professional training is the component of professional and ethical competence of
future agricultural specialists, including doctors of veterinary medicine.
Professional  and  ethical  competence  is  a  fundamental  component  of
professionalism  of  a  doctor  of  veterinary  medicine.  It  reflects  the  level  of
veterinarian’s  morality, professional  culture and the  ability  to make appropriate
moral decisions and to act in accordance with the ethical standards. Professional
and  ethical  competence  allows  defining  the  level  of  professional  attitude  to  the
work  duties  of  the  doctor  of  veterinary  medicine  and  moreover,  to  analyze
professional relations due to the contact with pets and animals.
This  article  is  focused  on  priority  of  studying  pedagogical  problems  of
professional and ethical competence formation development to implement the best
methods of teaching professional and ethical competence in university education
system for the students of veterinary faculties. In accordance with this pedagogic
mission the article highlights the scientific and pedagogical fundamental codes of
professional and ethical competence formation by analyzing high school education
system  of  future  doctors  of  veterinary  medicine.  High  level  of  professional  and
ethical competence is a key skill for a successful career of a veterinarian.