Lantra Awards
Level 2
QN: 610/3154/9
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Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Lantra Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 30 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Lantra Awards
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
30 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines
Safely store and administer veterinary medicines to companion animals
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate compliance with safe working practices and animal welfare requirements when handling veterinary medicines.
- Correctly store, select, and dispose of veterinary medicines and equipment according to regulations.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and veterinary professionals regarding medicine administration.
- Maintain accurate records of medicine usage, administration, and disposal.
- Apply safe and appropriate restraint techniques for companion animals during treatment.
- Administer routine health care treatments to animals following veterinary instructions.
- Provide suitable aftercare to animals after treatment, monitoring for adverse reactions.
2
Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines
Safely store and administer veterinary medicines to livestock
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate safe working practices when handling veterinary medicines
- Apply correct procedures for storing, selecting, and disposing of veterinary medicines and equipment
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and veterinary professionals regarding medicine use
- Maintain accurate records of medicine administration and stock
- Restrain livestock safely and humanely for treatment
- Administer routine health care treatments to livestock
- Provide appropriate aftercare to animals following treatment
3
Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines
Safely store and administer veterinary medicines to equines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Be able to comply with safe working practices and animal welfare requirements2. Be able to correctly store, select and dispose of veterinary medicines and equipment 3. Be able to effectively communicate with others4. Be able to comply with record keeping requirements 5. Be able to safely restrain animals using the correct techniques6. Be able to administer routine health care treatments for animals7. Be able to provide suitable aftercare to animals after treatment with veterinary medicine
4
Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines
Safe use of veterinary medicines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know legislation and responsibilities for animal welfare 2. Know legislation and responsibilities for safe working practices3. Know how to handle, store, use and dispose of veterinary medicines and delivery equipment correctly4. Understand the importance of keeping records of veterinary medicines5. Know the importance of adhering to instructions for safe use of veterinary medicines6. Understand drug withdrawal periods and drug resistance7. Know what signs to look for to recognise health and ill-health in animals8. Understand how routine health treatments form part of the animal’s welfare requirements9. Understand the care that animals require after treatment with veterinary medicines
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3154/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Lantra Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2024