ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

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CRICOS course code: 0101735

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Summary

About this course

This qualification reflects the role of a veterinary nurse who works under the supervision of a registered veterinarian to provide nursing care to animals, to support veterinarians to carry out medical and surgical procedures and to support clients to maintain health of animals.

The course consists of 21 units of competency ranging from perform clinical procedures, nurse animals, carry out medical nursing routines, provide specific animal care advice, carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures and prepare for anesthesia and monitor animal anesthesia and analgesia.

Career and study pathway

Successful completion of this qualification may lead to further study, such as the Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (ACM50219), that defines higher level job functions, or find employment within the veterinary nursing field such as a veterinary nurse.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing will be issued. Students will gain knowledge of a variety of veterinary nursing functions. Students may continue on to the Diploma of Veterinary Nursing or gain a position as a veterinary nurse.

Program Structure

All units of competency are to be taught separately due to the wide range of possible combinations available. This allows for students to choose units which do not overlap with other units they have chosen, or have already completed.

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