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This qualification provides an opportunity for learners to demonstrate their skills and understanding of delivering high level care to animals in a veterinary environment, assisting Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Surgeons. Furthermore, it may be used as a stepping stone onto the VetSkill VTEC Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) at SCQF Level 7 qualification, subject to additional entry conditions being met.
On completion of this qualification, the learner will achieve the following units:
Legislation and Safe Working Practices
Animal Health and Welfare
Animal Environment and Accommodation
Introduction to Patient Care
Introduction to Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Veterinary Care Support
Assisting with Laboratory Procedures
Assisting with Diagnostic Imaging
Techniques in Medical Patient Care
Techniques in Surgical Patient Care
This Level 5 Diploma offers 116 credits and takes approximately 18-24 months to achieve.
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There are no formal or specific academic or learning entry requirements for learners undertaking this programme. However, learners must be working (paid or voluntary) within a veterinary practice in order to fulfill the practical requirements of the qualification.
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Portfolio of Evidence
The learner will gather evidence in a portfolio to demonstrate practical and knowledge and understanding tasks. The portfolio can be an e-portfolio or paper-based - VetSkill has no preference.
Synoptic Online Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) Assessment
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