CQ
Level 2
QN: 610/5870/1
Curriculum Active
CQ Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Nursing Assistants in Feline Centred Practice
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 feline anatomy and physiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Tissue structure and shape
- Cardiovascular and circulatory system
- Major body cavities and appropriate terminology
- Skeletal structure
- Digestive system and endocrine system
- Respiratory system
- Urinary and reproductive system
- Main components of the nervous system
2
Feline health and welfare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Breed differences and identification of cats
- Care requirements for cats under veterinary care
3
Feline origin, husbandry and enrichment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Origin of feline domestication and behaviour
- Travel and accommodation requirements for cats in a veterinary environment
- Provide food and fluid to in-patients
- Support mobility in felines
- Maintain quarantine and isolation environments
4
Feline patient care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Handling cats in preparation for veterinary procedures and carry out safe movement within the veterinary practice
- Processes, emotions and procedures involved in feline euthanasia and bereavement within a veterinary care environment
- The condition of feline patients
5
Principles of veterinary nursing assistant support
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Customer service and administrative duties within a veterinary care environment
- Manage, administer
- record and dispose of veterinary pharmaceuticals
- Feline emergencies and first aid
- Care and management of feline patients
- Preparing the surgical environment and the feline patient
- Preparing diagnostic equipment and the feline patient
6
Workplace legislation and infection control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- UK and EU feline related legislation
- Infection control requirements in a veterinary care environment
- Personal hygiene requirements
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5870/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CQ
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2025