VetSkill
Level 3
QN: 610/2309/7
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VetSkill VTEC Level 3 Award in Preventative Canine Dental Care and Oral Hygiene
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VetSkill. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 26 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
VetSkill
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
26 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
PCDC01 Application of Preventative Canine Dental Care and Oral Hygiene
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of confirming the health status of a dog when providing preventative dental care
- Be able to complete health checks/health assessments prior to providing preventative canine dental care
- Understand the principles of providing preventative canine dental care
- Understand how to correctly maintain preventative canine dental equipment
- Be able to apply preventative canine dental care
2
PCDC02 Professional Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand current legislation applicable to providing preventative canine dental care
- Understanding the importance of documentation used for providing preventative canine dental care
- Understand the importance of effective communication when providing preventative canine dental care
3
PCDC03 Canine Oral Anatomy and Physiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the anatomy of the canine cranium and mandible
- Know the anatomy and physiology of the canine oral cavity
4
PCDC04 Canine Oral Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of maintaining the health of the oral cavity
- Know the common canine conditions affecting the oral cavity
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/2309/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VetSkill
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2023