CQ
Level 2
QN: 610/2502/1
Curriculum Active
CQ Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Nursing Assistants - Equine
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CQ. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 400 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
CQ
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
400 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Basic anatomy and physiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Cell and tissue structure and shape 2. Major body cavities and appropriate terminology 3. Skeletal structure 4. Cardiovascular and lymphatic system5. Digestive and endocrine systems
- Respiratory system
- Urinary and reproductive system
- Main components of the nervous system and sense organs
2
Equine Health and Welfare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe how to identify equines
- Care requirements for equines under veterinary care
3
Equine husbandry and enrichment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Accommodation requirements of equines in a veterinary care environment
- Provide food and fluid to inpatients
- Support mobility and behavioural requirements
- Maintain quarantine and isolation environments
4
Patient care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Handling equines for veterinary procedures and carry out safe movement within the veterinary practice
- Processes, emotions and procedures involved in equine euthanasia and bereavement within a veterinary care environment
- Assess the condition of patients
5
Principles of veterinary nursing assistant support
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Customer service and administrative duties within a veterinary care environment 2.
- Manage, administer
- record and dispose of veterinary pharmaceuticals 3. Equine emergencies and first aid 4. Care and management of patients 5. Preparing the surgical environment and patient to include post operative care
- Preparing diagnostic equipment and the equine patient
6
Workplace legislation and infection control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- UK and EU equine related legislation
- Infection control requirements in a veterinary care environment
- Personal hygiene requirements
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/2502/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CQ
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2023