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This qualification is designed for the training and development of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) wishing to advance their knowledge and skills in medical nursing to a mastery level beyond that of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Day One Skills and Competence.
It is intended to provide practical skills and underpinning knowledge relevant to the role of a Registered Veterinary Nurse in the medical clinic environment, and demonstrate mastery of medical nursing skills. Evidence-based nursing and research are expected throughout this qualification to explore best practices and critically compare current processes.
On completion of this qualification, the learner will achieve the following units:
Clinic Design and Biosecurity
Medical Pharmacology
Medical Disorders
Principles of Advanced Medical and Oncological Nursing
Fundamentals of Anaesthesia and Analgesia and Post-anaesthetic Nursing for Medical Conditions
Diagnostic Techniques for Medical Disorders
Practical Medical Nursing Skills
This Level 5 Diploma has 270 guided learning hours (GLH) and takes approximately 12-18 months to achieve with a total qualification time (TQT) of 600 hours.
Find out more about this qualification by viewing the Qualification Information Pack.
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Learners must have a current listing on the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Register of Veterinary Nurses to be able to undertake this qualification.
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Portfolio
The learner will create a portfolio demonstrating practical tasks and knowledge and understanding tasks, which will be presented in the form of a portfolio of evidence of competence. Each skill listed must be signed off to mastery level by an MRCVS or RVN who holds the VetSkill Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Medical) or VTS (Internal medicine). The VetSkill Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Medical) skills portfolio is internally assessed by the centre and externally sampled by VetSkill.
Assignment
The learner will complete one assignment to demonstrate knowledge and understanding. The centre will mark the assignment.
Practical Case Reports
The learner will complete three practical case reports to be included in the evidence requirements in the portfolio. The practical case reports are set by VetSkill and marked by the centre.
Written Examination
The learner will complete one written examination assessing the six theory units of the qualification. The written examinations are set and marked by VetSkill.
Practical Examination
The learner will complete one long case scenario and a professional discussion. The practical examination is set and marked by VetSkill.
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