Veterinary Nursing Course - Level 2, 3 & 4
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- Certificate of completion - Free
- Tutor is available to students
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Overview
Take the Veterinary Nursing Level 2, 3 & 4 Course - CPD Accredited course.
Study online with 12 months unlimited access.
PDF Certificate Included.
Complete the course anytime in 12 months.
Access your course anytime, anywhere.
Learn on PC, Laptop or any Smart Device.
Tutor Support Included.
Exam fees Included.
Recognised CPD Certificate once you finish the course.
Boost your skills today by taking this CPD Accredited course with Animal Training College. Add value to your CV and help yourself stand out from the crowd with this online training course.
The price you see on Reed is the only price you will pay for this amazing course. So take advantage of this great offer and enrol today!
What’s more, because the courses come with a recognised CPD Certificate upon completion, you can be confident you’re studying towards a certification employers and recruiters will appreciate and recognise.
The course is expertly designed by our dedicated team of tutors, with full tutor support is available should you have any questions whilst on your course. With unlimited access for 12 months, you can study at your own pace.
So whether you are new to the animal industry, want to climb the career ladder, work freelancer, run your own animal business or just fancy learning something new, this course is perfect!
Certificates
Certificate of completion
Digital certificate - Included
CPD
Description
Course Syllabus
The Veterinary Nursing – Level 2 Course is split into the following modules:
- The fundamentals of Veterinary Nursing
- Nutrition and Diet
- Nutritional Assessment
- Behavioural Issues
- Medical Clinics and Illness in Animals
- Final test
The Veterinary Nursing – Level 3 Course is split into the following modules:
- An Introduction to Working as a Veterinary Nurse
- Animal Health and Nutrition
- Health Checks
- Communication between Animals and Humans
- The Importance of your Role
- Legislation to Working in the Field
- Vet Nursing as a Career and Independently
- Final test
The Veterinary Nursing – Level 4 Course is split into the following modules:
- Diagnostic tests
~ Laboratory- health and safety, microscopes, collecting samples (blood, urine, faeces etc)
~ Tests- discuss blood tests, urine tests, faecal tests bacteriology tests etc in more detail.
- Emergency topics
~ Emergency procedures- telephone calls, preparation at the veterinary clinic, examination of the patient, monitoring the critical care patient
~ Cardio treatment- cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation, cardiac arrests (signs, procedure)
~ Heimlich manoeuvre- description
~ Tracheotomy- description
- Anatomical information regarding cats and dogs
~ Upper respiratory tract- nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx and trachea.
~ Lower respiratory tract- bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli.
~ Circulatory system disease- congenital heart disease, PDA, signs and treatments.
- Small animals and first aid
~ Rules for emergencies- keep calm, etc.
~ Different types of emergencies- list and describe.
~ Telephone calls and rules- polite, helpful, calm, introduce yourself when answering.
~ Transport and arrival- key aspects to treating an emergency, handling an emergency efficiently.
~ Primary body system assessment- cardiovascular system, heart rate, pulse, mucous membrane, respiratory system.
~ Secondary body system assessment- nose, mouth, eyes, ears, limbs, thorax, abdomen, external genitalia, tail.
- Small animals and nursing
~ Physiology- inflammation/acute/severe, treatment, fluid accumulation, fluid-filled masses, abscesses and cellulitis.
~ Wounds- classification, healing, managing/handling wounds, complications, managing infections.
- Operating theatre
~ What influences infection- ways to prevent it, environment, the patient.
~ Operating theatre design- materials, temperature, operating table etc.
~ Hazards in the operating theatre- list different hazards.
~ Cleaning and maintenance- equipment and checks.
~ Preparing the team- attire, scrubbing, gloves etc.
~ Preparing the patient- overalls, drapes, surgical site.
- Diagnostic aids
~ Health and safety- list of relevant legislations.
~ Laboratory equipment- glassware, microscopes etc.
- Essential patient care
~ Care of hospitalised patients- comfort, warmth, horse care, hygiene, feeding
~ Special considerations for older animals- behaviour, daily routine,
~ Grooming and bathing- coat types, grooming small animals, horses grooming, bathing patients
- Dentistry
~ Dental disease- periodontal disease, other diseases listed and described
~ Oral examination- dental charting, dental equipment
- Final test
Assessment
To assess the learners ability and knowledge to effectively understand the topics contained within the Veterinary Nursing – Level 2, 3 & 4 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 Veterinary Nursing – Level 2, 3 & 4 Course learners will receive a CPD Certificate of Achievement award from Oplex Careers.
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 Veterinary Nursing – Level 2, 3 & 4 Course.
Course Duration
The online Veterinary Nursing – Level 2, 3 & 4 Course requires 210 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 Veterinary Nursing – Level 2, 3 & 4 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 Veterinary Nursing – Level 2, 3 & 4 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 Veterinary Nursing – Level 2 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.
Who is this course for?
This course from Animal Training College is suitable to all learners ready to kick-start their career. Whether you’re new to the animal industry, want to climb the career ladder or returning from a career break, the course is perfect.
Our animal courses are also suitable for those who run their own animal business, work freelance or just fancy learning something new.
Further develop your skills today with this amazing online animal courses.
Choosing Animal Training College is simple as we offer:
• Affordable eLearning Training Courses
• Accredited CPD Courses
• PDF Certificates included with all Courses
• 12 months Course Access
• Study at your own pace
• Access Course on Any Device
Requirements
There are no previous entry requirements, age requirements or experience necessary to start a course with Animal Training College.
Questions and answers
After completing the Veterinary Nursing Level 3 course can you regester as a Vet Nurse with RCVS.
Answer:This course is CPD Accredited which is training related to professional development. Many of our learners use this course and certificate to support job applications as well as helping them move into further training required by their employer; although no guarantee of registration to other professional bodies or associations.
This was helpful.Hi, Please can this course be used as entry qualification to study vt nursing in the university?
Answer:While the course itself does not guarantee getting onto a particular qualification, many of our learners use this course and certificate to support applications to help them move into further training. Hope this helps Thanks!
This was helpful.In the title of this course it states a special price although when adding to basket it only adds at full price please advise
Answer:Hi there, It looks as though the offers were expired at the time of you ordering. If you take a look now the discount price is available once again. Feel free to order today to take advantage. Many thanks, Helpdesk
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