Course Highlights
- Price: Only £29.00
- Level: Level 4 CPD Award
- Course Type: 100% Online Course
- Syllabus: 11 course modules
- Duration: 22 hours, guided
- Exams: Yes, exam fees are included
- Accreditedation: CPD Certification
- Certificate: PDF Certificate included, optional Hard Copies £9.99
- Tutor Support: Support included
- Access: 12 Months, 24/7 Unlimited
- Compatibility: All Web Browsers and Smart Devices
Course Overview
The Veterinary Support Assistant Advanced Course will give students a comprehensive overview of the procedures and practices of a vet support assistant.
Veterinary Support is becoming more popular, and this online course covers the core aspects of handling animals, livestock, first aid for animals, small animals, puppies, kittens and animal emergency procedures.
Studying the course is a great foundation for anyone who is interested in pursing a career in the veterinary assistants role.
The Level 4 Veterinary Support Assistant Advanced Course is divided into 11 carefully selected modules making it easy to follow along in your own time and at your own pace.
You’ll have 24/7 access to the online course materials, assessment test, online exams, introductory video tutorial, study resources and our amazing student support services.
This Veterinary Support Assistant Advanced Course is perfect if you want to learn about caring for animals, looking for a career in the animal industry, wanting to improve your CV, care for your own pets or just looking to increase your knowledge.
Enrolling on the Veterinary Support Assistant Advanced Course is easy, just click to ‘Add to Basket’ button to start your learning journey.
Course Syllabus
As part of the Veterinary Support Assistant Advanced Course students will learn:
In this module of the course we will cover:
- Describe difference between veterinary nurse, veterinary surgeon and veterinary support assistance.
- Nurse- handles issues such as dealing with animals and their owners, helping with consultations, offering advice regarding food and nutrition etc.
- Surgeon- can give a diagnosis, perform surgery, has the most knowledge regarding animals.
- Support assistance- offering support to a veterinary nurse.
- What the job involves:
In this module of the course we will cover:
- Handling animals that are easily stressed.
- Handling animals whilst the owner is in the room.
- Carrying.
- Restraining dogs.
- Restraining cats.
- Distraction.
- Handling and restraining horses.
In this module of the course we will cover:
- Risks of handling cattle.
- Equipment.
- Handling bulls.
- Preparing cattle.
- Sheep and pigs.
In this module of the course we will cover:
- Seizures.
- Fractures.
- Bleeding (external and internal).
- Burns.
- Choking.
- Heatstroke.
- Shock.
- Not breathing.
In this module of the course we will cover:
- Bleeding.
- Seizures.
- Skeletal injuries.
- Respiratory distress.
- Diarrhoea.
- Urinary Bleeding.
In this module of the course we will cover:
- Picking up.
- Restraint.
- Transport.
In this module of the course we will cover:
- Picking up.
- Restraint.
- Transport.
In this module of the course we will cover:
- List different people that make up the team:
- Students.
- Groomers.
- Kennel assistants.
- Veterinary assistants.
- Veterinary technicians.
- Veterinary technologists.
- Veterinary technician specialist.
- Receptionists.
- Practice managers.
- Office managers.
- Veterinarians.
In this module of the course we will cover:
- Common pet emergencies.
- Emergencies that need attending to as soon as possible.
In this module of the course we will cover:
- Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Medicines Act 1968
- Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
- Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
- Data Protection Acts 1984 and 1999
- Animal Welfare Act 2006
- Protection of Animals Acts 1945 and 1964
- Animals (scientific procedures) Act 1986
Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
In this module of the course we will cover:
- List the things that need checking.
- Overall summary.
The final assessment test is an online interactive examination containing 50 questions to be completed within a 60 minute time frame.
The final assessment will contain questions from all modules and topics covered within the course.
The results from the final assessment test will count 100% towards the final grade for the course.
The results are instantaneous so learners will be informed straight away as to how they have performed on the assessment.
If for any reason you don’t pass first time around you have unlimited exam retakes.
Certificate & Accreditation
This course conforms to the UK and internationally recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. You will receive a CPD Certification.
Upon successful completion of this Veterinary Support Assistant Advanced Level 4 Course student will be awarded with a CPD Accredited Certification in:
Level 4 CPD Award in Veterinary Support Assistant Advanced
The CPD certificate will showcase your achievement in this course and provide proof to any future employers or academic institutions that you have gained the skills from this course and are now certified. You can add the certification to your CV and include it as part of your portfolio of evidence.
The certificate will include the course you have undertaken, the grade you have achieved, your full name, date of completion, and a certificate verification number.
The certificate will be digitally produced in PDF format, an optional hard copy version of the certificate can be posted out to you via first class post for an additional fee of £9.99.
As part of the course you will receive full access to our tutor and student support services. Our friendly student support team want you to succeed in your studies and achieve the best possible grade. We are here to help!
Students will have full 24/7 unlimited course access for 12 months from the date of joining.
This online course will work on all major web browsers and smartphone devices. All you need is an internet, 3G, 4G or 5G connection.
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