SEG Awards
Level 2
QN: 610/3348/0
Curriculum Active
SEG Awards Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Nursing Assistants
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SEG Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 280 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
SEG Awards
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
280 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Administration in Veterinary Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the administrative tasks carried out in a veterinary practice
- Understand the structure and services of veterinary practice
- Understand how to deal with clients in a veterinary practice
- Understand health and safety and professionalism in a veterinary practice
- Know how to promote services within a veterinary practice
2
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the social structure of animals
- Understand behaviours seen in animals
- Know how to handle and restrain animals
- Understand animal welfare
3
Animal First Aid
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles of animal first aid
- Understand legislation relating to animal first aid
- Know how to deal with an animal first aid situation
- Know how to prioritise animal first aid cases
4
Animal Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the monitoring of animal health
- Know terminology used in veterinary practice
- Understand health checking animals
- Know common animal health issues
5
Hygiene in Animal Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand reasons for cleaning and hygiene in veterinary practice
- Know how to maintain cleaning and hygiene in veterinary practice
- Know how to dispose of waste from a veterinary practice
6
Pet Bereavement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand pet death and euthanasia
- Know when euthanasia may be required
- Understand the options for disposal of cadavers
- Know the stages of bereavement
- Know how to support a bereaved client
7
Practical Skills for Veterinary Nursing Assistants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to approach animals safely
- Be able to handle a range of animals
- Be able to restrain a range of animals
- Be able to carry out health checks on a range of animals
- Be able to provide appropriate care for a range of animals
8
Veterinary Medicines and Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the use of veterinary equipment
- Know how to maintain veterinary instruments and prevent cross contamination
- Know the categories of veterinary medicine
- Know how to order veterinary medicines
- Understand the prescribing process
- Understand the disposal of veterinary medicines
9
Wildlife in a Veterinary Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify British Wildlife species encountered in a veterinary practice
- Understand organisations involved in assisting British Wildlife
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3348/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SEG Awards
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2023