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Pet Nutrition Course - CPD Certified


Oplex Careers

Summary

Price
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£12 inc VAT (was £14)
Offer ends 30 September 2024
Study method
Online
Duration
16 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
16 CPD hours / points
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

The online Pet Nutrition Level 3 Course from Oplex Careers aims to provide insight into the importance of proper nutrition for pets, discussing the implications if proper nutrition is not maintained.

CPD

16 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

The online Pet Nutrition Level 3 Course will explore the important skills and knowledge related to learning the essentials of pet nutrition from the importance of nutrition for body condition and muscle tone, to the digestive system and how nutrition can influence a healthy digestion.

This course will provide insight and understanding into Pet Nutrition with the use of practical examples. Whether working in this field already, you want to get started working with animals and more specifically household pets within this industry, 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 Pet Nutrition Level 3 Course is split into the following modules:

    • An Introduction to Pet Nutrition

• Organisations in Charge of Nutrition in Animals
• Organisations in Charge of Health in Animals
• Different Food Types and Information
• A Pet’s Diet
• Pet Store Categories
• Pet Food Labels

    • Why Nutrition is Essential

• Health
• Skin and Hair Care
• Digestion and Elimination of Waste
• Healthy Immune System
• Overall Body Condition and Muscle Tone

    • Digestion

• The Digestive System
• Herbivores
• Carnivores
• Omnivores
• The Digestive System of Cats
• The Digestive System of Dogs

    • Life Stages and Changes in Feeding

• Young Life
• Adult Years
• Seniors
• Pregnancy
• Feeding Dogs
• Feeding Cats
• Providing Set Meals

    • A Pet’s Weight

• Normal and Healthy Weight
• Pet Weight Chart
• Weight Problems
• Under-Eating
• Overeating
• How to Make Healthy Diet Changes

    • Pet Food

• Where to Purchase Pet Food
• Cheap and Expensive Pet Food
• Food Products Approved by a Vet
• How to Change a Pet’s Food
• Feeding Routines

    • Snacks and Treats

• Treats and Snacks for Dogs
• Treats and Snacks for Cats
• Best Times for Giving Treats
• How to Give Treats
• Where to Purchase Treats
• Playing and Giving Treats
• Proper Snacks for Anxiety

    • Green Food and Herbs

• Health Concerns
• Skin Problems
• Pets and Herbs
• Herbs Good for Pets
• Serving Herbs
• Herbal Supplements
• Herbs for Pregnant Pets
• Green Foods

  • Final Assessment

Assessment

To assess the learners ability and knowledge to effectively understand the topics contained within the Pet Nutrition Level 3 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 course learners will be awarded with:

Level 3 CPD Award in Pet Nutrition

Upon completion of the course learners will be awarded with the Oplex Careers CPD certificate. The Certificate of Achievement will provide proof that you have studied the course and will contain your grade and classification level.

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 Pet Nutrition Level 3 Course.

Course Duration

The online Pet Nutrition Level 3 Course requires 16 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 Pet Nutrition Level 3 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 Pet Nutrition Level 3 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 Pet Nutrition Level 3 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 entry requirements necessary to join this course from Oplex Careers. Everyone is welcome to enrol on this online course and we wish you success in your studies.

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