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Veterinary Support Assistant Course Level 3 – Endorsed

This Online Veterinary Support Assistant Course - Level 3 has been created for those students with an interest in veterinary nursing.This veterinary support assistant course provides students with an understanding of the roles of the team members and the legal and ethical system in which they work.

This online course also covers infection control in a veterinary practice and the basic equipment often used. Students can complete this course over a 12 month period from anywhere in the world. Distance learning provides no barriers for those who wish to study without the need to attend college locally.

We also offer a Level 3 Course in Animal Care that may be of interest. 


Qualification: Veterinary Support Assistant Level 3 QLS
Support: 1-year support included
Start Date: Anytime - We enrol 365 days a year 
Endorsed Specification: Certificate of Achievement
Price: Interest-Free Finance

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Course Details

Course Syllabus

Learners will complete 6 units of study in total as listed below.

6 tutor-marked assignments to complete

MODULE 1: THE ROLES OF MEMBERS OF THE VETERINARY TEAM
Roles and responsibilities of Veterinary Surgeons
Roles of the Veterinary Nurse
Roles of the Student Veterinary Nurse
Essentials of the legal system
Individual character and conscience

MODULE 2: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF DOGS AND CATS
Animal cell structure and cell function
Basic structure and function of the nervous system
The endocrine system
The digestive system
The urinary system
The respiratory system
The cardiovascular system
The circulatory system

MODULE 3: HEALTH AND SAFETY WITHIN THE VETERINARY PRACTICE
Principles of health and safety
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002
Hazardous Waste Regulations, 2005
Manual Handling Regulations, 1992

MODULE 4: INFECTION CONTROL IN THE VETERINARY PRACTICE
The role of infection in animal and human health
Principles of disease transmission in veterinary practice
How to maintain a clean clinical environment
Main groups of disinfectants

MODULE 5: VETERINARY NURSING SUPPORT OF DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
Running a laboratory in a veterinary practice
Emergency procedures
General safety measures
How to collect and prepare urine, faecal and blood samples
How to carry out common laboratory tests
Test results

MODULE 6: UNDERSTANDING VETERINARY PHARMACY
Principles of pharmacy stock management
The Misuse of Drugs Act of 1971
Principles of safe dispensing
Medication terms used in Pharmacology
Absorption rate
Drug formulations

Entry Requirements

There are no previous qualifications required. However, students looking to enrol onto this course should meet the following criteria:

Be aged 16 Years or above
Possess a solid knowledge of the English language
Have access to a PC and the internet for the duration of the whole course
Basic computer skills: e.g. Word processing, emailing, uploading documents etc
Have a genuine desire to succeed

Course Duration

This course comes with 12 months of support included:

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) – 80 Hours
Total Qualification Time (TQT) – 100 Hours

On average, learners will complete this course within 6 months.

Course Outcome

ABC Quality License Scheme – Certificate of Achievement

At the end of this course, successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the details all of the units you have completed as part of your course).

The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards’ Quality Licence Scheme & is offered in partnership with Open Study College (OSC). This means that OSC has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet certain quality criteria.  The completion of this course alone does not lead to an Ofqual regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills towards regulated qualifications in the future.

The unit summary can be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this sector.  To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by OFQUAL, to indicate the depth of study and level of difficulty involved in successful completion by the learner.

The course itself has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners’ and /or employers requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. Abc Awards & Cert Awards endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

ABC Awards & Certs Awards have long-established reputations for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. ABC Awards & Certa Awards combine over 180 years of experience combined with a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers.

Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, ABC Awards & Certs Awards also offer regulated qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14: all are developed with the support of the relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK.

Regulated qualifications refer to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual/CCEA/Qualification Wales

Assessment

Learners will be required to complete a series of tutor-marked assignments ( normally 1 after each unit) as they progress through this course. Each assignment will contain a variety of tasks/questions. These assignments are assessed by your tutor to monitor progress. You will be provided with constructive feedback to help you in completing each unit to the required standard.

There is no examination to complete as the course is completed using a continual assessment.

Study Method

Learners are able to access their course lessons via our online learning platform.  Complete your assignments and access all correspondence in one convenient place. 

As long as you have an internet connection you can access your course 24/7.

Why UK Open College?

✅ Enrol online today – No set term times
✅ Accredited College – We are fully approved
✅ Spread the cost – interest-free finance (Guaranteed acceptance*)
✅ NUS/Totum Student Card Approved*
✅ Trading since 2006 – We will not let you down
✅ Flexible learning – Study at a time that suits you
✅ Qualified Tutors – Fast assignment turnaround

*NUS/TOTUM Student cards are only available to students who are studying a fully recognised RQF/QCF course of 120 study hours or more. £12 fee per year applies.

Tutors & Support

All learners have access to a qualified tutor via email for the stated support period. In addition to this, you are able to speak to our support team via telephone with any query you may have relating your course.

Our tutors and support team have years of experience in delivering online and distance learning courses. If you require help, then we are only a phone call away.

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Payments plans - Guaranteed acceptance*

Select whether to pay in full upon enrolment or opt to pay a deposit and spread the cost with our Interest-free payment plan.  *Guaranteed acceptance for those who meet the following conditions:

Aged 18 and above (Maximum age 75)
Permanent resident in the UK
Be able to provide 3 years of address history from the UK
Have a UK bank account that accepts direct debits
Hold a valid UK credit or debit card

Please note: We do not carry out credit checks

Alternative payment plans may be available for those that do not meet these conditions. Please speak to a member of our team who will be happy to assist on 0121 792 3872.

Applicants choosing the monthly option will be required to complete and sign a financial agreement for the remaining payments.  All payments to be set up via direct debit.  We are only able to set up monthly payments for students resident in the UK. 

Please note: Once a payment plan is set up, you are liable to pay the course fees in full whether you complete the course or not.  Please ensure the monthly repayments are affordable before agreeing to any payment plan offered.

14 Day Money Back Guarantee

Once received at your requested delivery address, you have 14 days to ensure this course meets your needs and requirements. If for any reason you are not happy, simply return your course pack unused for a refund.*

*Minus postage. An admin fee is deducted from any deposit refunded if a finance plan is arranged and then cancelled.

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