VetSkill
Level 5
QN: 603/4761/2
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VetSkill Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Practice Nurse)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VetSkill. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 295 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
VetSkill
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
295 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Clinical Nutrition and Diets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nutritional assessment of veterinary patients.2.
- Understand how to develop and implement nutritional plans.3.
- Understand the principles of nutrition for healthy companion animals, including life stages and for a range of medical disorders.4.
- Understand the components of veterinary recommended diets for a range of life stages and medical conditions.5.
- Understand the causes, risks and management of obesity in companion animals.
2
Consulting Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of communication and consulting, to include explanation and planning.2.
- Understand the principles of consultation preparation and models of consulting.3.
- Understand the principles of marketing and selling skills relating to RVN consultations.4.
- Understand the principles of client compliance.
3
Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring and Support in the Veterinary Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of conflict management within the veterinary practice environment.2.
- Understand the key principles of leadership and management in veterinary nursing.3.
- Understand the importance of communication and team
- work in veterinary practice.4.
- Understand the requirements of clinical supervision for Student Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Surgeons, newly qualified employees, and auxiliary staff.5.
- Understand the importance of managing stress and physical and mental wellbeing in veterinary practice.
4
Medical Clinics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of clinical examination and recognise and maintain companion animal health.2.
- Understand the diagnostic tests that may be required for medical clinics and how to obtain these.3.
- Understand the principles of pain assessment and formulating and implementing analgesic plans for medical clinic cases.
- Understand the key principles of life-stage and wellness clinics.5.
- Understand the specific requirements for medical nursing clinics.6.
- Understand the principles of palliative care and owner support.
5
Practical Practice Nursing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to conduct effective nursing consultations.2.
- Be able to review nutrition in companion animals.3.
- Be able to effectively market nursing clinics, consultations, and/or district nursing services.4.
- Be able to take and/or assist with laboratory diagnostic techniques.5.
- Be able to apply the legal principles affecting prescription and supply of veterinary medicines.6.
- Be able to teach and clinically supervise Student Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Surgeons, newly qualified personnel, and auxiliary staff.
6
Prescribing and Dispensing for the Practice Nurse
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs prescribed for a range of medical disorders.2.
- Understand the principles of preventative health programmes covering a range of conditions in companion animals.3.
- Know the requirements for safe and effective supply of veterinary medicinal products.
7
Professional Practise and Legislation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the principles of the Code of Professional Conduct and Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) Code of Practice for RQPs and SQPs apply to nurse consults, clinics and district nursing.2.
- Understand the medicines legislation and guidelines on responsible use of medicines.3.
- Understand the ethical and legal responsibilities of the RVN Practice Nurse.4.
- Understand the consumer legislation relevant to providing nursing clinics/consultations and district nursing.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4761/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VetSkill
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2019