Veterinary Support Assistant
Level 3 Diploma | Endorsed by Quality License Scheme | No Hidden Costs | QLS Endorsed Certificate Included
South London College
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- Certificate of completion - Free
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
Overview
Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Support Assistant - Level 3
The Veterinary Support Assistant course is all you need to kick start your dream career in veterinary. This comprehensive vet assistant course, with over 20 modules, will thoroughly educate you on all the necessary knowledge and skills needed to stand out as a qualified veterinary assistant within the industry. All you need to enroll in this veterinary care assistant course is a qualification of level 2 or above in a related disciple, and behold how the Veterinary Support Assistant course turns you into a skilled veterinary assistant in a matter of days.
Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Support Assistant at QLS Level 3 course (USA Standards) will start off with all the veterinary terminology that will be essential for your veterinary career. You will then be trained on how to handle cats, dogs and small mammals in a friendly way so as to not frighten them. The basic anatomy and physiology of animals will also be covered extensively through the Veterinary Support Assistant course to help you deal with them appropriately.
Our tutors will enlighten you on how to interpret signs of pain in animals and on how to feed animals who are sick and healthy. This veterinary support level 3 assistant course will also walk you through the other daily tasks of a veterinary assistant such as monitoring in-patients, taking vital signs and record keeping, after which the health and safety regulations of a veterinary institute will be presented. By the end of this veterinary assistant qualification, you will walk away with knowledge and skills that will immensely help you get into the veterinary industry.
The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This means that Imperial Learning Limited* has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the Veterinary Support Assistant courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of the Veterinary Support Assistant course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the Veterinary Support Assistant course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Quality Licence Scheme, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The Veterinary Support Assistant course itself has been designed by Imperial Learning Limited* to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current qualifications.
Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
This Veterinary Support Assistant course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Veterinary Support Assistant course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
*South London College is an approved reselling partner for Quality Licence Scheme courses under Imperial Learning Limited
Please Note: The Veterinary Support Assistant Course is Based on USA Standards
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What Will I Learn?
- Learn veterinary terminology.
- Gain practical skills on how to handle cats, dogs and small mammals.
- Learn how to interpret signs of pain.
- Learn the basic anatomy and physiology of animals.
- Learn how to monitor in-patients, take vital signs, record keeping.
- Learn about health and safety regulations when practicing as part of a veterinary team.
- Learn how to feed animals who are healthy and sick.
COURSE CURRICULUM : Veterinary Support Assistant Advanced Diploma - Level 3
★ MODULE 01 : Introduction To Veterinary Practice
- The goals of this course
- What is a Veterinary Support Assistant?
- The structure of veterinary practice
- Roles within the clinic team
- Confidentiality and professionalism
★ MODULE 02 : Developing The Skill Set Required
- The Practice Manual
- Know your breeds
- Listen and Learn
- Understanding consent forms
- Phone skills
- Reception
- Dealing with Anxious Clients
- Using your Initiative
★ MODULE 03 : Your Presentation And Personal Appearance
★ MODULE 04 : Terms And Abbreviation Used In Veterinary
- Commonly used terms
- Common procedures
- Abbreviations
★ MODULE 05 : Equipment used in the practice
- Blood Analysis Machine
- Blood Pressure Monitor
- Capnograph
- Centrifuge
- Drip pump
- ECG
- Endoscope
- Pulse oximetry
- Radiography
- Ultrasound
★ MODULE 06 : Basic Handling Of Animals
- The principles of handling animals
- Handling dogs
- Handling cats
- Handling small mammals
- Handling exotics
★ MODULE 07 : Animal Psychology
- How animals react to stress
- Reading body language
★ MODULE 08 : Dealing with Stress and Pain in animals
- Minimizing stress
- Recognizing pain in animal
★ MODULE 09 : Advanced Animal Handling
- Tools for handling the fractious animal
- Restraining the fractious animal
★ MODULE 10 : Holding Animals for Medical Examination Procedure and for Blood draw
- Holding an animal for a medical examination
- Holding an animal for a minor procedure
- Holding an animal for a blood draw
★ MODULE 11 : The Veterinary Practices
- Theater protocol
- Consultation protocol
- Pre-operative preparations
★ MODULE 12 : Sterilizing Disinfection And Disease Control
- Sterilizing instruments
- Disinfection and disease control
★ MODULE 13 : Care Of Inpatients.
- Monitoring Animals And Updating Charts
- TLC -Providing The Optimum Environment
- Special Measures
- Hand Feeding And Critical Care
- Taking Vital Signs
★ MODULE 14 : Feeding The Animals
- Feeding the well animal
- Food and surgery
- Life stage nutrition
- Prescription diets
- Feeding the sick animal
★ MODULE 15 :Basic Anatomy Of Animals
- How Animals Differ From People
- Anatomical Terms
★ MODULE 16 : Basic Animal Physiology
- Physiological Terms
★ MODULE 17 : Normal Reference Ranges
★ MODULE 18 : Euthanasia
- Making a difficult decision
- End of life choices
- Euthanasia etiquette
- How euthanasia is performed
- Burial or cremation
★ MODULE 19 : Emergency Situations
- Dealing with an emergency
- Your role during an emergency
- Basic principles of resuscitation
★ MODULE 20 : First-Aid
- Basic First Aid
- Bleeding
- Shock
- Breathing difficulties and CPR
- Fractures
★ MODULE 21 : Health Safety And Regulations
- Risks With in the Veterinary Environment
- The Importance of Hygiene
- Ionizing Radiation Regulations
- Prescribing Regulations
- Disposal of Clinical Waste
Access Duration
The Veterinary Support Assistant course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course. The Veterinary Support Assistant course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.
Method of Assessment
Those who successfully complete the Veterinary Support Assistant course will be issued the Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Support Assistant at QLS Level 3 by the Quality Licence Scheme.
Course Code: QLS-03618
Certification
Those who successfully complete the Veterinary Support Assistant course will be issued the Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Support Assistant at QLS Level 3 by the Quality Licence Scheme.
Course Code: QLS-03618
Awarding body (Accreditation)
The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, acharitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.
The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.
Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.
Why study Veterinary Care Assistant Level 3 Course at South London College?
South London College offers the most convenient path to gain skills and training that will give you the opportunity to put into practice your knowledge and expertise in an IT or corporate environment. You can study at your own pace at South London College and you will be provided with all the necessary material which includes Free CV writing pack to make your learning experience enriching and rewarding.
Who is this course for?
- Individuals who want to explore career opportunities in veterinary service
- Individuals who are animal lovers or in regular contact with animals, those working in shelters and as volunteers
- Veterinary Technicians
- Anyone with a deep interest in animal care and veterinary care
Requirements
- Learners should be age 19 or over, and must have a basic understanding of Maths, English, and ICT.
- A recognised qualification at level 2 or above in any discipline.
Career path
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Nurse
- Pet Care Pro
- Pet Care Associate
- Pet Care Attendant
- Pet Care Specialist
Questions and answers
Can I complete the course without "Free 14day temporary access to Study materials"? Do I have to pay for anything after 14days but within 1y period?
Answer:Dear Ildiko Thank you very much for your query. You can pay and enroll. The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course. The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.This online course will be evaluated through written assignments. All students are required to complete a series of assignments. Regards, Student Support Team.
This was helpful.Hi, Do I have to complete the level 1 and 2 courses before this? Or shall I purchase straight away level 3?
Answer:Dear Ildiko Thank you very much for your query. You can enroll straight away. Regards, Student Support Team.
This was helpful.Hi, Can you clarify that the access to the online material is free for14 days,after I need to pay for it? Can it be completed+marked within 2 weeks?
Answer:Dear Ildiko Thank you very much for your query. You need to pay for the certificate. Only the course is accessible for 14 days. Regards, Student Support Team.
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