Veterinary Support Assistant
Vocational qualification
Online
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
6 Weeks
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Start date
Different dates available
Being a Veterinary Support Assistant is a very rewarding and fulfilling career for anyone who loves animals. Our online Veterinary Support Assistant course has been developed for learners with an interest in veterinary nursing or becoming a veterinary nurse assistant.
The ability to properly care for, treat and diagnose a variety of ailments is vital in any veterinary based career. Which is why this qualification aims to teach the fundamental knowledge for veterinary support assistants looking to gain more qualifications veterinary industry. This course is of benefit to anyone with an interest in animal health, working with animals, or wondering if a career in the veterinary environment is right for them
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About this course
On this course you will:
Gain the knowledge needed to work as a support assistant in a Veterinary Practice
Learn to assist with everyday handling and care of animals that require treatment by a vet
Gain an understanding of the different roles within a veterinary practice and the legalities involved; before diving headfirst into the fascinating world of the anatomy and physiology of cats and dogs.
Be taught vital health and safety and how to keep the animals in your care safe and settled
Also, learn the basics of veterinary pharmacy, a complex and mentally stimulating unit that will teach you a variety of vital data and knowledge.
You don't need any prior skills in the subject area to start this course.
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).
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Subjects
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Veterinary
- Veterinary Nursing
- Animal Care
- Physiology
- Anatomy
- Nurse
- Nurse training
- Nursing Care
- Team Training
- Health
- Safety
- Diseases
- Animal Physiology
- Veterinary nursing support
- Diagnostic tests
- Drugs for Animals
Course programme
- Veterinary Nurses and Surgeons
- Legislation
- Student Nurses and Volunteers
- Animal Welfare
- Animal cell structure and cell function
- The nervous system
- Body Systems including: The endocrine system, digestive system, urinary system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system and the circulatory system
- The basic principles of health and safety
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
- Accidents
- Carcinogens, mutagens and biological agent exposure
- Legislation
- Laboratory practices
- Accident and emergencies
- Making Samples
- Carrying out tests
- Analysing results
- Animal Infections
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Disinfectants
- Managing Drugs
- The misuse of Drugs Act
- Administering drugs
Veterinary care assistants are important members of today’s modern veterinary team; working alongside veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to provide vital nursing care. Although the hours can be long and the work physically and emotionally demanding, the rewards that come from helping an animal back to health and working as part of a dedicated team make the job extremely worthwhile.
AssessmentEach unit is followed by a written tutor marked assignment (TMA), which is submitted and then marked by your tutor. You will not be required to take an external exam.
Veterinary Support Assistant