ACM40418 Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing - Equine Electives

Course Outline

Leaders in the veterinary industry will guide you through your qualification; small class interactions and a practical, hands on approach will set you up with the skills needed to succeed within the industry. Whilst this course is not solely equine focussed, you will continue to build your animal handling skills, gain a sound knowledge of caring for a range of animals (both small and large) and carry out routine work activities. However you will undertake equine focussed elective units including: maintaining and monitoring health, hoof care, nutrition and nursing foals.

Work placements* will continue to offer you tailored mentoring by your assessors at select veterinary practices and immersion from day one of your training, will give you the skills to confidently work as a veterinary nurse after completion.

*Placements are at set practices, in most instances travel to the facility will be required (at your own expense). We will consider those who have their own placement - Contact us to discuss further.

Entry requirements

This specific pathway requires the applicant to hold the Certificate II in Animal Care (equine electives) delivered by The Animal Academy.

This course meets the requirements for international students wanting to study in Australia. As a requirement of entry you must hold an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.5 and be 18 years of age or over.

Delivery and location

We offer different modes of delivery and sites for this course.

If we don’t deliver in your area - express your interest; we will endeavour to make something happen for you (*dependant on numbers).

Face to face - Perth (Domestic and International)
Remote - Greater Perth and other States - (Taking expressions of interest)

Course duration

This is a very detailed course delivered to you over 12 months. This course meets the requirements for international students wanting to study in Australia.

RPL and Credits

Through a process called recognition of prior learning (RPL) your prior skills and knowledge can be assessed. Please contact us for further information on the process and fee schedule.

Any prior course credits should be supplied at application so that we can assess and alter your course fees appropriately (Unless you have studied with us previously - we will do this automatically for you). Our fees reflect maximum credits available for holding the Certificate II in Animal Care at enrolment. The overall fees will be reflected in within your invitation of enrolment.

What you get

You will be taught by internationally experienced trainers
Placement into hand-picked Veterinary practices
Workplace insurance cover
Small group learning
Supportive mentoring throughout your training
Regular individual progression meetings
Opportunities to network within the industry

Materials

Digital textbooks and resources
Other materials to assist you throughout your training period

Career opportunities

Veterinary nurse
Veterinary surgical assistant
Stepping stone into the Bachelor of Animal Science or technology and beyond

Quick outline

ACM40418 Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing - Equine Electives

Unique to the Animal Academy we offer you the opportunity to tailor your pathway to veterinary nursing with equine focused elective units. Limited placements are available, so join us today!

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Core Units of Competency

CLINIC ROUTINES

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist in providing treatments for patients (animals) on a daily basis, to maintain practice hygiene and assist with inventory and practice security. This unit applies to new entrants to the veterinary industry who work under the supervision of a qualified veterinary nurse or registered veterinarian, in a veterinary practice.
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify animal anatomy and physiological functions of animals. It incorporates knowledge of animal classification, animal body systems, physiological functions and external anatomical features of animals to recognise normal health. The unit applies to individuals who work primarily with mammals, but also birds and reptiles, in animal care environments.
VETERINARY RECEPTION

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and undertake patient admission and discharge. It also includes providing initial veterinary nursing care to patients (animals) and grief support to clients (animal owners). This unit applies to individuals who work as veterinary nurses under the supervision of a registered veterinarian. Veterinary nurses who coordinate admissions and discharges need to hold and apply knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology and veterinary procedures, to triage patients, and use effective communication skills to support animal owners in grief.
IMAGING

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and complete imaging routines, including x-rays, ultrasound and endoscopes, according to established industry sequences and practice policies and procedures. It applies to individuals who work as veterinary nurses, under the supervision of a registered veterinarian or qualified veterinary nurse with radiation operator licence in a veterinary practice. Veterinary nurses who perform imaging routines need to hold and apply specialised knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology.
PATHOLOGY

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect biological samples and perform pathology procedures, including maintaining the integrity of samples and preparing consignments for diagnostic laboratories.
Infection control

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with biosecurity and infection control policies and procedures in animal care workplaces and relevant field locations. Workplaces may include veterinary practices, catteries/kennels/shelters, pet grooming and equine services.
Workplace health and safety

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, support and contribute to work health and safety processes in an animal care environment.
OFFICE PROCEDURES

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform office procedures in a veterinary practice, including maintaining veterinary supplies, controlling stock, maintaining practice accounts, generating and responding to practice correspondence.
SURGICAL NURSING

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate surgery schedules, prepare the surgical environment and provide support for the veterinary surgeon, including before, during and after routine and non-routine surgical procedures and monitoring patients (animals) while they are under anaesthesia.
NURSING ANIMALS

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide high quality nursing care for patients (animals) treated or housed in a veterinary practice. It includes providing advice to clients (animal owners), monitoring animals and providing animal first aid as required.
Medical nursing

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement medical nursing routines, including the preparation and handling of patients (animals) and equipment for specific routines.
Nutrition - Small animal

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to provide advice to animal owners about the nutritional requirements of specific animals, and support nutritional needs of hospitalised patients across a range of medical and surgical conditions.
Providing healthcare advice

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide advice to clients (animal owners) about animal health, behaviour, disease and reproduction.
Dental nursing - Small animal

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform dental prophylaxis and assist with simple extractions. Dental prophylaxis involves oral examinations of the conscious and anaesthetised patient, sub- and supra-gingival tooth scaling and polishing, and the subsequent development of a homecare plan, as well as assisting in the performance of simple dental extractions. Veterinary dental nursing procedures are most often carried out on dogs and cats.
ANAESTHESIA AND MONITORING

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and monitor anaesthesia and analgesics in animals for surgical and medical procedures.
PHARMACY

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and assist with the preparation of veterinary drugs and poisons in a veterinary practice. The unit applies to veterinary nurses who work under the supervision of a registered veterinarian in a veterinary practice. Veterinary nurses who assist with the preparation of veterinary drugs and poisons for animals need to hold and apply specialised knowledge of animal pharmaceuticals, and the relevant legislation and regulations that apply to working with veterinary drugs and poisons.

Equine Electives:

Hoof Care

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to check horse hooves and shoes and identify issues that affect hoof health and function. It includes the application of simple hoof treatments and removal of loose or damaged horse shoes. This unit does not replace hoof care advice, services and/or treatments that require a farrier and/or veterinarian.
EQUINE NUTRITION

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the nutritional needs in order to provide appropriate and varied horse health care.
EQUINE DISEASE PREVENTION AND INJURY TREATMENT

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, prevent and treat equine injury and disease.
NURSE FOALS *

This unit of competency will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to care for newborn foals during the neonatal period.

Additional information

The equine specific elective classes will be held on Saturdays; face to face in class or remotely. International students will be required to attend the face to face classes.

*Nurse Foals elective unit is subject to availability and has pre-requisite requirements (these will be met in the Certificate II Animal Care - equine electives as RPL's)

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Unit 7, 51 Forsyth Street
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Western Australia, 6163
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ACM40418 Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing - Equine Electives

Course Outline

Entry requirements

Delivery and location

Course duration

RPL and Credits

What you get

Materials

Career opportunities

Quick outline

Core Units of Competency

CLINIC ROUTINES

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

VETERINARY RECEPTION

IMAGING

PATHOLOGY

Infection control

Workplace health and safety

OFFICE PROCEDURES

SURGICAL NURSING

NURSING ANIMALS

Medical nursing

Nutrition - Small animal

Providing healthcare advice

Dental nursing - Small animal

ANAESTHESIA AND MONITORING

PHARMACY

Equine Electives:

Additional information

The Animal Academy Pty Ltd

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