Animal Health Care Course Code VAG100 Fee Code S2 Number of Assignments 12 Duration (approx) 100 hours
COURSE STRUCTURE
There are twelve lessons as follows:
1. Introduction to Animal Health Care
AIMS
To be able to describe the scope of services offered by animal care services, including veterinary practices.
Describe common health problems in various animals, including injuries & diseases:
- causes of ill health
- problems in family pets
Explain the natural behaviour of different types of domestic animals in different
situations.
- natural behaviour of animals
- problems in wild animals
- behaviour in domestic animals
Identify common signs of ill health in different animals.
- vital signs
- the healthy animal
- signs & symptoms of disease
- diagnosis & control of diseases
Describe the purposes of different facilities used in veterinary practice.
- the first aid kit
- enclosures for animals
Determine safety procedures for a veterinary practice.
- workplace safety
- health & safety for veterinary practices
Describe different administration procedures in a veterinary practice.
- animal insurance
- legal considerations
- managing a veterinary office
Describe/select first aid procedures/treatments for different animals in response to common health problems in animals.
- types of wounds
- treatments
Describe requirements for maintaining good health in domestic animals, including nutrition & preventative medicine.
- preventing ill health
- vaccinations
To develop an understanding of routine treatments for healthy animals.
- desexing
- managing a pregnancy
- euthanasia
To develop a broader awareness of health problems and their treatment in domestic pets.
- ticks
- Australian animals
- birds
- reptiles
- fish
To develop skills in caring for animals prior to, during or after treatment
- planning a recovery
- animal nursing
Develops your understanding of veterinary and animal health care practices. This course provides a starting point for someone seeking to develop a career in the veterinary
industry, or a broad grounding or the health care of domestic pets or farm animals. Topics covered include; Common Health Problems, Animal behavior, Signs of ill health, Veterinary facilities, Saftey & first aid, Administration of animal health, Preventative health care, Routine health treatments, Health problems in domestic pets and Rehabilitation care.
