Veterinary Support Assistant Course Level 3 – Endorsed

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  • I truly delighted in this course, discovered it somewhat confounding at to begin with, however once I truly worked hard, I gained and even pursuaded a work associate to agree to accept a similar course. I figured out how to really finish this course in 4 months. Extraordinary input from online guide and incredible content to bolster your learning.
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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Recognised

Online course in Veterinary Support Assistant. This Level 3 course has been created for those students with an interest in veterinary nursing. This course provides students with an understanding of the roles of the team members and the legal and ethical system in which they work. This online course also covers infection control in a veterinary practice and the basic equipment often used.

Students can complete this course over a 12 month period from anywhere in the world. Distance learning provides no barriers for those who wish to study without the need to attend college locally.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Looking to qualify as a TA?
Not sure if it is the role for you?
Been a long time since you studied?
Uncertain if home learning is for you?

Totally up to you as to whether you further your studies. If not, then no hard feelings, but at least you have satisfied your curiosity once and for all. If you wish to progress then you can choose from our Level 3 Award, Certificate or Diploma courses to take the next step of your journey at anytime.

This taster course is open to all students aged 16 or above.
No placement or voluntary work is required
No previous qualifications needed
As long as you can use a word processing program to type up the assignments, along with the ability to send and receive emails and attachments from your tutor then you are ready to go!

ABC QLS – Level 3 Veterinary Assistant Award – Certificate of Achievement

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement by ABC Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the details all of the units you have completed as part of your course).

Students are able to enrol online at any time of the year. No specific enrolment dates.

Once your information is received one of our course advisers will provide you with further information via email or telephone.

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Reviews

4.0
  • I truly delighted in this course, discovered it somewhat confounding at to begin with, however once I truly worked hard, I gained and even pursuaded a work associate to agree to accept a similar course. I figured out how to really finish this course in 4 months. Extraordinary input from online guide and incredible content to bolster your learning.
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Former Student

4.0
18/01/2017
What I would highlight: I truly delighted in this course, discovered it somewhat confounding at to begin with, however once I truly worked hard, I gained and even pursuaded a work associate to agree to accept a similar course. I figured out how to really finish this course in 4 months. Extraordinary input from online guide and incredible content to bolster your learning.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Veterinary
  • IT for adults
  • Education Studies
  • Teaching
  • Communication Training
  • Skills and Training
  • Child Teaching
  • Children Education
  • Education and training
  • Safeguarding
  • Education
  • Support

Teachers and trainers (1)

Allocated Upon Enrolment

Allocated Upon Enrolment

Tutor

Course programme

Course Syllabus

Learners will complete 6 units of study in total as listed below.
6 tutor marked assignments to complete

MODULE 1: THE ROLES OF MEMBERS OF THE VETERINARY TEAM

  • Roles and responsibilities of Veterinary Surgeons
  • Roles of the Veterinary Nurse
  • Roles of the Student Veterinary Nurse
  • Essentials of the legal system
  • Individual character and conscience

MODULE 2: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF DOGS AND CATS

  • Animal cell structure and cell function
  • Basic structure and function of the nervous system
  • The endocrine system
  • The digestive system
  • The urinary system
  • The respiratory system
  • The cardiovascular system
  • The circulatory system

MODULE 3: HEALTH AND SAFETY WITHIN THE VETERINARY PRACTICE

  • Principles of health and safety
  • Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013
  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002
  • Hazardous Waste Regulations, 2005
  • Manual Handling Regulations, 1992

MODULE 4: INFECTION CONTROL IN THE VETERINARY PRACTICE

  • The role of infection in animal and human health
  • Principles of disease transmission in veterinary practice
  • How to maintain a clean clinical environment
  • Main groups of disinfectants

MODULE 5: VETERINARY NURSING SUPPORT OF DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES

  • Running a laboratory in a veterinary practice
  • Emergency procedures
  • General safety measures
  • How to collect and prepare urine, faecal and blood samples
  • How to carry out common laboratory tests
  • Test results

MODULE 6: UNDERSTANDING VETERINARY PHARMACY

  • Principles of pharmacy stock management
  • The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
  • Principles of safe dispensing
  • Medication terms used in Pharmacology
  • Absorption rate
  • Drug formulations
Assessment

Learners will be required to complete a series of tutor marked assignments ( normally 1 after each unit) as they progress through this course. Each assignment will contain a variety of tasks/questions. These assignments are assessed by your tutor to monitor progress. You will be provided with constructive feedback to help you in completing each unit to the required standard.

Additional information

Course duration approx. 10 hours.

Veterinary Support Assistant Course Level 3 – Endorsed

£ 399 VAT inc.