Level 2 Certificate in Assisting Veterinary Surgeons in the Monitoring of Animal Patients Under Anaesthesia and Sedation

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Developed in partnership with LANTRA and with encouragement and support from the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS), this City and Guilds qualification is ideal for lay staff or veterinary care assistants (VCAs) involved in assisting veterinary surgeons with the monitoring of companion animals under anaesthesia and sedation. All anaesthetic monitoring must be carried out under the direct supervision of a veterinary surgeon in accordance with veterinary instructions and current RCVS guidance. Learners may not legally perform any action either during their training, or post-qualification, which may be interpreted as an act of veterinary surgery as defined by the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. Over the course of the qualification you will study: The preparation for, and induction of, veterinary sedation and anaesthesia The principles of sedation and anaesthesia in animals How to safely assist in the provision of veterinary sedation and anaesthesia procedures under direct supervision of a veterinary surgeon Preparing and care of equipment used for veterinary sedation and anaesthesia under the supervision of a veterinary surgeon The principles of the identification of, and possible responses to, anaesthetic complications and emergencies

Course information

Name: Level 2 Certificate in Assisting Veterinary Surgeons in the Monitoring of Animal Patients Under Anaesthesia and Sedation Qualification title: Certificate in Assisting veterinary surgeons in the monitoring of animal patients under anaesthesia and sedation (QCF) Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment You will be required to complete a series of case studies, keep an online log of your work (a minimum of 200 hours of anaesthetic monitoring) and pass an online City and Guilds multiple choice examination to complete the award. Your practical work will be observed and authenticated by a designated practice-based veterinary surgeon mentor and signed off by a college-based assessor. Awarding City & Guilds of London Institute Created 20150526 13:35:12 Updated 20161109 10:31:10

Entry requirements

None

Provider

THE COLLEGE OF ANIMAL WELFARE
admin@caw.ac.uk
01480 422060
http://www.caw.ac.uk

Address

Headland House
Chord Business Park, London Road Town: Godmanchester County:Cambridgeshire