Veterinary Nursing with Companion Animal Behaviour
Bachelor's degree
In Newport
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Languages
English
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Location
Newport
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Duration
Flexible
Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVN) perform a varied and integral role within the veterinary team. Completing this award and meeting the required assessment criteria will allow graduates to apply to enter the register of veterinary nurses held by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the regulatory body.
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About this course
On entry to the course, you will enrol with the RCVS as a Student Veterinary Nurse (SVN). During your placement periods within a veterinary practice, you will develop the practical skills you will require as an RVN.
The course will provide you with the practical, theoretical and technical skills required of an RVN. This will include use of evidence based veterinary nursing, leading to the completion of a dissertation in the final year. The Day One Skills and Day One Competencies required by the RCVS will be covered, in addition to advancing understanding and developing skills above and beyond this. You will be taught in interprofessional, specialist facilities. Teaching approaches will be varied to suit the subjects and allow you to develop independence and take responsibility for your own learning. This will support your development to become a reflective practitioner. Assessments will align with professional body (RCVS) requirements and utilise a range of assessment types.
Students undertaking the Veterinary Nursing with Companion Animal Behaviour pathway will study diagnosis and treatment of behavioural problems, whereas students on the Veterinary Nursing with Small Animal Rehabilitation pathway will study rehabilitation of the veterinary inpatient. Those undertaking the honours degree in Veterinary Nursing will study leadership, business skills and consulting for veterinary nurses.
BSc / BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing with Companion Animal Behaviour
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Subjects
- Animal Behaviour
- Veterinary Nursing
- Veterinary
- Animal Care
- Nursing
Teachers and trainers (1)
Pippa Bond
Programme Manager Veterinary Nursing
Course programme
Year 1
- Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Nurses
- The Veterinary Professional in Clinical Practice
- Academic and Professional Development for Student Veterinary Nurses
- Companion Animal Management
- Clinical and Communication Skills for Veterinary Nurses
- Nursing Care of the Veterinary Patient
- Introduction to Evidence Based Veterinary Nursing and Digital Skills
- Professional Requirements for Registration - Phase 1
Year 2
- Applied Professional Practice
- Diagnostic Techniques for Veterinary Nurses
- Medical Nursing with Medicines
- Research Skills and Evidence Based Veterinary Nursing
- Requirements for Professional Registration - Phase 2
- Anaesthesia and Theatre Practices
- Animal Behaviour and Welfare for the Veterinary Nurse
Elective modules - Feline Friendly Practice
- Wildlife Care
Year 3
- Veterinary Nursing Dissertation and Academic Skills
- Collaborative Problem Solving in the Veterinary Industry
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Behavioural Problems
- Introduction to Clinical Specialisms in Veterinary Nursing
- Requirements for Professional Registration - Phase 3
- Optional Modules
Optional modules - Equine Nursing and Health
- Exotic Animal Nursing and Health
- Complementary Therapy
- Farm Animal Practice for Veterinary Nurses
Veterinary Nursing with Companion Animal Behaviour