CQ
Level 2
QN: 610/1243/9
Curriculum Active
CQ Level2 Diploma for Veterinary Nursing Assistants - Small Animal
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
Animal health and welfare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe how to identify animals
- Care requirements for animals under veterinary care
2
Animal husbandry and enrichment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Accommodation requirements of animals in a veterinary care environment
- Provide food and fluid to in-patients
- Support mobility and behavioural requirements
- Maintain quarantine and isolation environments
3
Basic anatomy and physiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Cardiovascular and circulatory system
- Major body cavities and appropriate terminology
- Skeletal structure
- Tissue structure and shape
- Digestive system and endocrine system
- Respiratory systems
- Urinary and reproductive system
- Components of the nervous system
4
Patient care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Handling animals in preparation for veterinary procedures and carry out safe movement within the veterinary practice
- Processes, emotions and procedures involved in animal 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
- Manage, administer
- record and dispose of veterinary pharmaceuticals
- Animal emergencies and first aid
- Care and management of patients
- Preparing the surgical environment and patient
- Preparing diagnostic equipment and the patient
6
Workplace legislation and infection conrtrol
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- UK and EU animal related legislation
- Infection control requirements in a veterinary care environment
- Personal hygiene requirements
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/1243/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CQ
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2022