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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 surgical nursing to a mastery level beyond that of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Day One Skills and Competence.
On completion of this qualification, the learner 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
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 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 Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Surgical) or VTS (Surgical). The VetSkill Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Surgical) 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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