Veterinary Nurse Level 3 (21/22)
Course Overview
Veterinary nursing is the supportive care of animals receiving treatment within a veterinary practice. A veterinary nurse works as a member of the veterinary team, providing expert nursing care for sick animals. Veterinary nurses also play a significant role in educating owners on maintaining the health of their pets. They carry out technical work and are skilled in undertaking a range of diagnostic tests, medical treatments and minor surgical procedures, under veterinary direction. Veterinary Nurses are registered professionals and work within the standards and scope of practice defined by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) for further information you can visit www.rcvs.org.uk. Ideal for those with 12 months or more experience working in a animal care setting, this Level 3 apprenticeship programme is a great opportunity for apprentices that have already completed the Level 2 Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship programme or equivalent full-time study. This programme is ideal for young people with work experience right through to mature apprentices wanting to retrain.
What topics are covered?
As part of the Apprenticeship the Apprentice will cover a number of topics that will allow them to devleop all of the knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSB) required to pass the end point assessment at the end of the Apprenticeship. This include but are not limited to; Legislative compliance and regulatory requirements Comparative functional anatomy Infection control Materials, equipment and resources Veterinary Nursing Care Emergency and critical care Diagnostic techniques Communication Self-Management
Frequently asked questions
Veterinary nursing is the supportive care of animals receiving treatment within a veterinary practice. A veterinary nurse works as a member of the veterinary team, providing expert nursing care for sick animals. Veterinary nurses also play a significant role in educating owners on maintaining the health of their pets. They carry out technical work and are skilled in undertaking a range of diagnostic tests, medical treatments and minor surgical procedures, under veterinary direction. Veterinary Nurses are registered professionals and work within the standards and scope of practice defined by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) for further information you can visit www.rcvs.org.uk. Ideal for those with 12 months or more experience working in a animal care setting, this Level 3 apprenticeship programme is a great opportunity for apprentices that have already completed the Level 2 Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship programme or equivalent full-time study. This programme is ideal for young people with work experience right through to mature apprentices wanting to retrain.
Apprentices without level 2 (GCSE 4/C) in English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior starting the apprenticeship programme.
Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 Suitably Qualified Persons (SQP) Registrations Registered Nurse with Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Classroom and work based teaching and assessment to monitor, knowledge, skills and behaviours to ensure industry competencies.
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