VetSkill
Level 5
QN: 603/4607/3
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VetSkill Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Surgical)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VetSkill. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 270 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
VetSkill
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
270 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Asepsis, Biosecurity and Theatre Protocol
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to explain and evaluate the role of the Scrub Nurse and Circulating Nurse.2.
- Be able to explain and evaluate the relationship between Scrub Nurse, Circulating Nurse and other theatre personnel.3.
- Understand common theatre protocols.4.
- Be able to identify and apply aseptic principles and concepts to specific surgical techniques.5.
- Understand optimum biosecurity within the theatre environment.
2
Fundamentals of Anaesthesia and Analgesia and Postoperative Nursing for Surgical Patients
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the potential risks and complications of anaesthesia and surgery, and be able to plan accordingly.2.
- Understand the principles and practice of analgesia for surgical patients.3.
- Understand the essential principles of anaesthesia for the surgical patient.4.
- Understand the postoperative management for surgical patients.
3
Instrumentation and Sterilisation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of a wide range of surgical instruments.2.
- Understand the methods of sterilisation for a range of surgical equipment.3.
- Understand standard operating procedures for the cleaning, care and maintenance of surgical instruments.
4
Practical Surgical Nursing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply principles of maintenance and biosecurity correctly, including the maintenance, disinfection and sterilisation of equipment, instruments and furniture.2.
- Be able to apply principles of asepsis peri-operatively to surgical sites.3.
- Be able to assist with aseptic surgery correctly - circulating personnel.4.
- Be able to assist with aseptic surgery correctly - scrubbed personnel.5.
- Be able to discuss and assist with surgical procedures, including closure materials and techniques.6.
- Be able to plan analgesia for surgical patients.
5
Preparation of Surgical Patients
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to evaluate the preoperative assessment of surgical patients.2.
- Understand evidence based skin preparation techniques and antiseptic solutions for surgical patient preparation.
- Understand the relevance and importance of surgical site infections and preventative measures.
6
Surgical Procedures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply surgical safety checklists.2.
- Understand surgical closure techniques and materials.3.
- Understand the principles and technical anatomy of a range of surgical procedures.4.
- Understand the process of healing and management for surgical wounds.5.
- Understand the uses of dressing and bandages post-operatively for surgical wounds.
7
Theatre Design and Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements for optimum theatre design.2.
- Be able to identify and explain the essential requirements for the organisation and management of theatre equipment, including furniture requirements.3.
- Understand the cleaning requirements and protocols for surgical theatre suites.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4607/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VetSkill
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2019