CQ
Level 4
QN: 610/5962/6
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CQ Level 4 Certificate in Veterinary Anaesthesia - Small Animal
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CQ. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 180 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
CQ
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
180 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Anaesthesia for specific patient conditions
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Considerations for anaesthesia for intrathoracic surgery
- Physiological changes in a pregnant animal and how this affects anaesthesia
- Urogenital and hepatic dysfunction
- Endocrinopathies
- Anaesthetising an animal for gastric dilation volvus surgery
2
Anaesthesia for specific patient groups
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Considerations for anaesthesia for a neonate/paediatric patient.2. Anaesthesia for a geriatric patient
- Effect obesity has on anaesthesia
- Brachycephalic breeds and the special requirements they have.
3
Fluid therapy needs of the anaesthetised patient
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The bodies fluid balance and the impact anaesthetic can have
- Different types of fluid therapy and when they should be used.3. Indications for blood transfusions during anaesthetic and how to complete this
4
Fundamental concepts and principles of anaesthesia in small animals
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Concepts, components and principles of anaesthesia
- Legal and ethical considerations associated with anaesthesia
- Key anatomy and physiology relevant to anaesthesia, including the impact of anaesthesia on normal functioning
5
Optimal preparation of the patient and equipment for anaesthesia
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Anaesthetic risk and ways to improve patient anaesthetic safety
- Fundamental concepts and interventions associated with patient preparation for anaesthesia
- Safe preparation
- use and maintenance of a range of anaesthetic breathing systems
- use and maintenance of an anaesthetic machine, including methods of supporting ventilation
- use and maintenance of waste gas scavenging systems, including wider environmental concerns
6
Principles and practice of patient monitoring during anaesthesia
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Vital monitoring that should occur during anaesthesia
- The ancillary equipment associated with anaesthesia
- Principles of basic and advanced life support, including team
- work and communication in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) situations
7
Recovery and discharge from anaesthesia
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The recovery period and how to monitor it
- Reporting of recovery to owners and the importance of a good discharge and recheck procedure
8
Understand the pharmacology of common anaesthesia drugs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Principles of anaesthetic pharmacology and drug administration routes, including total and partial intravenous anaesthesia
- Choices of drugs available for premedication, including how they work and potential side-effects
- Choices of drugs available for induction and maintenance of anaesthesia, including how they work and potential side-effects
- Uses of local anaesthetic in veterinary treatment
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5962/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CQ
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2025