Veterinary Support Assistant Level 3

Veterinary Support Assistant Course Level 3 Award – QLS

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    Description

    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 Award QLS
    Support: 1-year support included
    Start Date: Anytime – We enrol 365 days a year 
    Endorsed Specification: Certificate of Achievement

    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.

    Why UK Open College?

    ✅ Enrol online today – No set term times
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    ✅ 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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