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Advances in Skin & Wound Care Certificate Course

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A DELICATED AND CARING INDUSTRY

The Veterinary Assistant Certificate is an introductory course covering the basic elements of small companion animal care.

The course provides training for those already working with companion animals or wishing to enter this rewarding career. School leavers may find the course a stepping stone into employment and to further study. The course is also open to interested members of the general public.

A Veterinary Assistant is a vital asset in any veterinary practice or business associated with pets.

Most domestic pets are cats and dogs. This course also covers the care of other companion pets such as birds, ferrets, pocket pets (rabbits, mice, guinea pigs) and reptiles.

Working with animals can be fun, challenging and exciting. One of the biggest challenges is that they can’t tell us in words when something is wrong. This course will provide you with the tools to help better understand them.

Lectures are conducted by Veterinary Surgeons who have extensive scientific knowledge and clinical experience from many real life situations.

VENUE	DATE FROM TO	TIME FROM TO	ENROLMENTS CLOSE	FEE
SYDNEY:
TBA
MELBOURNE:
TBA
*Includes lecture notes. The certificate is granted on completion of the course and is based on at least 80% attendance.

ABOUT THE LECTURE

Lectures are delivered in an easy to follow and instructive way.

ABOUT THE LECTURE NOTES

Lecture notes are designed not simply to read, but to work with, and participate in the delivery of the subject. You actually write on these notes so they become the basis of invaluable future reference.

ABOUT YOUR CERTIFICATE

Your certificate will be viewed by prospective employers and clients as your commitment to the pet care industry.

WORKING WITH PETS

Every day can be different. The variety of duties keeps the job exciting.
These include:

Meeting pet owners seeking advice
Nurturing the human-animal bond
Feeding and exercising animals
Assisting with administration of some medicines and general nursing care
Learning hygiene and disease control techniques
Assisting the vet with general duties

WHO SHOULD DO THIS COURSE?

This course is an ideal introductory Certificate Course for those caring for small companion animals, such as dogs, cats, birds, pocket pets and reptiles.

People seeking work in a veterinary practice
Animal Breeders
Animal Shelter and Welfare Organisations
Animal Trainers
Pet Shop Personnel
Pet Grooming Operators
Veterinary Pharmaceutical and Industry Organisations

LECTURES COVER :

PHYCHOLOGY

What Makes Pets Tick? Understanding pets and their owners
The importance of empathy for clients and their pets
Respecting the owner’s decisions
Recognising different emotions and behaviour in both animals and their owners
Basic guidelines for training – animals and their owners!

AN INTRODUCTION TO BASIC VETERINARY CARE

Basic Husbandry (dogs, cats, ferrets, pocket pets, birds and reptiles)
The importance of diet and housing
Vaccinations
Worming
Heartworm prevention
Flea control
Micro chipping

BASIC PHYSIOLOGY AND ANATOMY - BY SPECIES

Muscular/Skeletal
Nervous
Cardiac/Respiratory
Digestive/Teeth
Reproductive/Urinary
Skin
Eyes and ears

ASSESSING THE GENERAL HEALTH OF A PET

Understanding normal physiological ranges
Understanding breeds and their differences
Quarantine laws
What consumers want in a new pet
Guidance to clients on settling a pet into a new home

AN INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL DISEASES AND INJURIES

Common diseases including case studies eg infections, allergies, dental
Breeds and their congenital problems
Injuries/Trauma
Emergencies and how to deal with them – triage, CPCR (cardiopulmonary-cerebral resuscitation)

REPRODUCTION AND BREEDING - BY SPECIES

The importance of being a reputable breeder
When to breed
Gestation periods
Feeding during pregnancy and lactation
Whelping
Raising orphans

MINIMISING THE RISKS OF WORKING WITH ANIMALS - OCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFTY

Restraining for examination
What to do if you are bitten or scratched
Zoonoses – diseases we can catch from animals
X-Ray exposure, chemical handling, drug handling
Infection control
Understanding cleaning procedures
Ethics and the law relating to animals

MANAGING GRIEF AND LOSS

Death
Illness
Euthanasia
Stress – health care provider and the client
Pets as therapy – the benefits of pet ownership

COMMUNICATION AND TEAM WORK

Understanding the industry
Customer service and reception
Empathy with clients and their pets
What clients expect – keeping them happy
Individuals and teams - the importance of teamwork

Once we receive your enrolment, a map of the venue, car parking (if available), and public transport details will be sent to you by return mail together with your receipt.