iPET Network
Level 3
QN: 610/3731/X
Curriculum Active
iPET Network Level 3 Award in Canine Oral Hygiene
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by iPET Network. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 9 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
iPET Network
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
9 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Preventative Canine Dental Care and Oral Hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles of preparing for providing preventative dental care
- Understand factors indicating that a canine may not be suitable for preventative dental care
- Understand how to perform a canine oral health check
- Understand how to manage canine behaviour when conducting preventative canine dental care
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of preventative canine dental care
- Understand how to carry out preventative canine dental care
- Understand how to correctly maintain preventative canine dental equipment
- Understand the role of the owner in maintaining good canine oral health
2
Principles of Canine Dental Anatomy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the anatomical structures of the canine head and mouth
- Understand the structure and function of canine teeth
- Know the anatomy and physiology of the canine tongue
- Know the development of deciduous and adult teeth in dogs
- Understand which types of dogs may be at higher risk of dental disease
- Know signs of good oral health in canines
- Know the development of plaque and tartar in canines
- Understand the pathogenesis of canine periodontal disease
- Know signs of poor canine dental health
- Know the health and welfare implications of dental problems
3
Professional Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know current legislation relevant to providing canine dental care
- Understand the importance of documentation in the context of providing canine preventative dental care
- Understand the importance of effective communication when providing canine dental care
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3731/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- iPET Network
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2024