VetSkill Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Surgical)
Qualification Number: 603/4607/3
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.
This Level 5 Diploma offers 60 credits (270 guided learning hours) and will take approximately 12-18 months to achieve with a total qualification time of 600 hours.
On completion of this qualification you will achieve the following units:
Theatre Design and Maintenance
Asepsis, Infection Control and Theatre Protocol
Preparation of Surgical Patients
Surgical Procedures
Fundamentals of Anaesthesia and Analgesia, and Postoperative Nursing for Surgical Patients
Instrumentation and Sterilisation
Practical Surgical Nursing Skills
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Learners must have a current listing on the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Register of Veterinary Nurses to be able to undertake this qualification.
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Portfolio
You will gather evidence in a portfolio to demonstrate practical tasks and knowledge and understanding of tasks. Each skill listed must be signed off to mastery level by an MRCVS or RVN who holds the VetSkill Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Surgical) or VTS (Surgical). The VetSkill Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Surgical) skills portfolio is internally assessed by the centre and externally sampled by VetSkill.
Assignment
You will complete one assignment to demonstrate knowledge and understanding. The centre will mark the assignment.
Practical Case Reports
You 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
You will complete one written examination assessing the six theory units of the qualification. The written examinations are set and marked by VetSkill.
Practical Examination
You will complete one long case scenario and a professional discussion. The practical examination is set and marked by VetSkill.
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