Lesson 1: Welcome to the course and Preparing for Employment
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Introduction and course structure
Benefits of this course and getting the most out of this course
Veterinary Nurses and Nursing Assistants
Preparing for employment
Lesson 2: Veterinary Medical Terminology
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Veterinary words in easy bites
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Glossary of veterinary terms
Lesson 3: Basic Small animal Anatomy and Physiology part one
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Cardiovascular system
Major body cavities
Skeletal structure
Tissue structure and shape
Lesson 4: Basic Small animal Anatomy and Physiology part two
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Digestive and excretory systems
Respiratory systems
Endocrine glands
Nervous system
Lesson 5: Handling animals
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Approaching an animal
Typical restraints and handling equipment
Behaviour
Correct dog and cat handling methods
Exotic handling
Lesson 6: Animal diet and nutrition
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Importance of nutrition
Types of food
Nutrients
Stages of life
Nutritional support
Lesson 7: Animal disease part one
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Cancer
Heart disease
Liver disease
Kidney disease
Lesson 8: Animal disease part two
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Skeletal diseases
Skin diseases and parasites
Infectious diseases
Other common illnesses
Lesson 9: Small animal Emergency nursing part one
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Aims
Assessment
Animal first aid kit
ABC and CPR
Handling a first aid patient
Shock
Lesson 10: Small animal Emergency nursing part two
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Fractures
Bites and stings
Wounds and burns
Poisoning and fitting
Diarrhoea and vomiting
Hyperthermia and Hypothermia
Lesson 11: Infection control
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Importance of infection control
Personal protective equipment
Cleaning and Disinfection
Sterilisation
Hand Hygiene
Isolation of an infecious animal
Waste
Lesson 12: Diagnostic Tests used by Vets
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Radiography
Ultrasound
Radiography or ultrasound?
MRI scanning in animals
Blood Tests
Urine Tests
Lesson 13: Care of Ill Animals
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Monitoring
Temperature, Pulse and Respiration
Basic care of inpatients
How do vets give animals medicine?
Giving oral,ear and eye medication
How vets manage fluid levels
Lesson 14: Operation Care
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Veterinary anaesthesia
Common veterinary surgical procedures
Schedule 3 Procedures
Sterile Field
Surgical instruments
Pre op preparation
Post op care
Lesson 15: Euthanasia
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Reasons for euthanasia
Making the decision
Euthanasia process
Euthanasia of exotic pets
Signs of a dying animal
Signs of death
Burial and cremation
The animals left behind
Lesson 16: Safety and welfare
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Health and Safety laws and regulations
Hazards
Signs
Zoonosis
Safety tips
Animal rescue and welfare organisations
A veterinary nurses code of conduct