VetSkill
Level 2
QN: 610/5558/X
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VetSkill VTEC Level 2 Certificate in Assisting Veterinary Surgeons in Monitoring Anaesthetised and Sedated Companion Animals
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VetSkill. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 285 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
VetSkill
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
285 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
AMASCA01 Principles of Assisting Veterinary Surgeons with the Monitoring of Anaesthetised and Sedated Companion Animals
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities in relation to the provision of sedation and anaesthesia in companion animal species
- Know the anatomy and physiology of the cardiorespiratory system in relation to sedation and anaesthesia of companion animal species
- Know the principles of sedation and anaesthesia in companion animal species
- Understand the equipment required for the provision of sedation and anaesthesia in companion animal species
- Understand the patient preparation required before administering sedation and anaesthesia to companion animal species
- Understand how to assist with the monitoring of sedation and anaesthesia in companion animal species
- Understand how to assist with the recovery from sedation and anaesthesia in companion animal species
- Understand the principles of emergencies in companion animal species relating to sedation and anaesthesia
2
AMASCA02 Practical Skills for Assisting Veterinary Surgeons with the Monitoring of Anaesthetised and Sedated Companion Animals
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist the veterinary surgeon with the admission of companion animal species for sedation and anaesthesia
- Be able to assist the veterinary surgeon with the preparation of equipment used for companion animal sedation and anaesthesia
- Be able to assist the veterinary surgeon with the monitoring of companion animal species during sedation and anaesthesia
- Be able to assist the veterinary surgeon with the recovery of companion animal species following sedation and anaesthesia
- Be able to safely maintain and dispose of equipment used in companion animal sedation and anaesthesia
3
AMASCA03 Undertake and Review Work-related Experience when Assisting Veterinary Surgeons with the Monitoring of Anaesthetised and Sedated Companion Animals
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to undertake work-related experience when assisting with the monitoring of anaesthetised and sedated companion animals
- Understand the review process for work-related experience when assisting with the monitoring of anaesthetised and sedated companion animals
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5558/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VetSkill
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2025