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Caring for Elderly Pets Course - Level 3 CPD Accredited


Oplex Careers

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
12 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
12 CPD hours / points
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

The online Caring for Elderly Pets Course from Oplex Careers aims to provide great insight into the skills and knowledge related to caring for older pets, whether for you and your own pets, or for others discussing pet mobility in older pets, special considerations and eventually the loss of a pet and more.

CPD

12 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

The online Caring for Elderly Pets Course will provide learners with a good insight into the practice of caring for pets, specifically older pets. This course will discuss the key skills related to pet care for the older pet, introducing the topic while further discussing dealing with the loss of a pet and more.

This course will provide a great insight into working with senior pets using practical examples throughout the course. Whether working in this field already, you want to get started working with the practice of elderly pet care, or just interested in this field of study, this course will cover a range of modules and provide multiple examples for assessment.

Course Syllabus

The Caring for Elderly Pets Course is split into the following modules:

    • The Age of Your Pet

~ Ageing in dogs
~ Human to pets years
~ An ageing canine
~ An ageing feline
~ How the pet can stay healthy and live a longer life
~ When the pet should visit a vet

    • Changes in Behaviour

~ Physical and mental issues
~ Cognitive dysfunction risks in senior pets
~ How senses change
~ Stimulating the pets mental capabilities
~ How to help a grieving pet cope
~ How to introduce a new pet to your home

    • Mature Pets’ Special Considerations

~ Administering medication to senior pets
~ Minimizing anaesthesia hazards
~ Fur maintenance
~ Dental issues
~ Food and older pets

    • Pain and Mobility Problems

~ Pain causing conditions
~The signs that a dog is in pain
~ About nutraceuticals
~Tips on physical therapy
~ How to treat pain in pets
~ How environmental changes affect the animal

    • Some of the Health Problems that afflict Senior Pets

~ Cushing’s
~ Cancer
~ Diabetes
~ High blood pressure
~ Heart disease
~ Hypothyroidism
~ Incontinence
~ Hyperthyroidism
~ Kidney disease
~ Prostate disease
~ IBD

    • The Loss of a Pet

~ Planning ahead of time
~ Choosing the right time
~ Hospice care
~ What takes place at the end?
~ How to cope with the loss

  • Final Assessment

Assessment

To assess the learners ability and knowledge to effectively understand the topics contained within the Caring for Elderly Pets Course, the course features a number of end of module interactive quiz questions.

Additionally, at the end of the course learners will also take an online multiple choice assessment test. This online multiple choice test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.

Certificate

On successful completion of this Caring for Elderly Pets Course students will be awarded with a Level 3 CPD Certification. This certificate will be produced in PDF format, hard copies of the certificate will be available at an additional fee of £9.99.

Course Format

This course is delivered online through eLearning. Learners of the course will receive instant access to our interactive student learning portal, which offers 24/7 access to the Caring for Elderly Pets Course.

Course Duration

The online Caring for Elderly Pets Course requires 12 hours to complete the course in full. This is only a guide to the learning hours required and it depends on how quickly an individual can absorb the information. The learning is online so it can be spread out over multiple sessions or done in one session.

Learners will have access to this course for up to 12 months from the date of joining. There is no time limit to complete the course during this period.

Tutor Support

When you are studying a course it is always useful to know that you have the help and support of tutors that want you to succeed in your studies.

As part of the Caring for Elderly Pets Course you will receive access to our dedicated tutor support service. The academic tutors will be able to provide you with unlimited online email support to help answer any questions that you may have whilst you are studying the course.

Course Compatibility

Our Caring for Elderly Pets Course is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices.

We know that more and more people are using the web whilst they are on the move, so we have designed this Caring for Elderly Pets Course to be fully compatible across tablet and smartphone devices. You will be able to access the same content from the course, just over a 3G or 4G network whilst on the move.

Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements to join this course with Oplex Careers. All you need to study this course is an internet connection.

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Sophie asked:

Are there any additional costs for the exam or are they covered in the cost of the course?

Answer:

The fee for the assessment is included within the course price. You will be able to take the test as many times as possible until you pass the course. This is all included in the course price.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

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An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.