Veterinary Assistant Course

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Foundations of Veterinary Assistance
- 1.1 Introduction to Veterinary Assistance
- 1.2 Veterinary Assistant Roles and Responsibilities
- 1.3 Australian Veterinary Practice Environments
- 1.4 Veterinary Team Roles
- 1.5 Animal Welfare and Ethical Care
Module 02: Animal Anatomy, Health and Behaviour
- 2.1 Basic Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- 2.2 Recognising Health and Illness
- 2.3 Animal Behaviour and Communication
- 2.4 Understanding Stress and Fear
- 2.5 Nutrition and Basic Animal Care
- 2.6 Life Stages and Preventive Care
Module 03: Animal Handling and Patient Support
- 3.1 Safe Animal Handling Principles
- 3.2 Restraint and Positioning Techniques
- 3.3 Preparing Animals for Examination
- 3.4 Monitoring Basic Vital Signs
- 3.5 Supporting Hospitalised Animals
- 3.6 Maintaining Patient Comfort
Module 04: Clinical and Surgical Assistance
- 4.1 Preparing Clinical Equipments
- 4.2 Cleaning and Sterilising Instruments
- 4.3 Supporting Specimen Collection
- 4.4 Surgical Preparation Procedures
- 4.5 Wound Care and Bandaging Support
- 4.6 Postoperative Patient Support
Module 05: Veterinary Reception and Administration
- 5.1 Veterinary Reception Procedures
- 5.2 Appointment and Client Management
- 5.3 Patient Records and Documentation
- 5.4 Communicating with Animal Owners
- 5.5 Stock and Supply Management
Module 06: Infection Control and Workplace Safety
- 6.1 Veterinary Infection Prevention
- 6.2 Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures
- 6.3 Zoonotic Disease Awareness
- 6.4 Biosecurity in Veterinary Practice
- 6.5 Work Health and Safety
- 6.6 Clinical Waste and Sharps Safety
Module 07: Australian Veterinary Practice and Emergencies
- 7.1 Recognising Veterinary Emergencies
- 7.2 Animal First Aid Principles
- 7.3 Australian Animal Welfare Requirements
- 7.4 Veterinary Medicines Awareness
- 7.5 Professional Boundaries and Scope
- 7.6 Privacy, Ethics and Confidentiality

Veterinary Assistant Course

Category

Healthcare

Level

Course Curriculum

1.1 Introduction to Veterinary Assistance

1.2 Veterinary Assistant Roles and Responsibilities

1.3 Australian Veterinary Practice Environments

1.4 Veterinary Team Roles

1.5 Animal Welfare and Ethical Care

2.1 Basic Animal Anatomy and Physiology

2.2 Recognising Health and Illness

2.3 Animal Behaviour and Communication

2.4 Understanding Stress and Fear

2.5 Nutrition and Basic Animal Care

2.6 Life Stages and Preventive Care

3.1 Safe Animal Handling Principles

3.2 Restraint and Positioning Techniques

3.3 Preparing Animals for Examination

3.4 Monitoring Basic Vital Signs

3.5 Supporting Hospitalised Animals

3.6 Maintaining Patient Comfort

4.1 Preparing Clinical Equipments

4.2 Cleaning and Sterilising Instruments

4.3 Supporting Specimen Collection

4.4 Surgical Preparation Procedures

4.5 Wound Care and Bandaging Support

4.6 Postoperative Patient Support

5.1 Veterinary Reception Procedures

5.2 Appointment and Client Management

5.3 Patient Records and Documentation

5.4 Communicating with Animal Owners

5.5 Stock and Supply Management

6.1 Veterinary Infection Prevention

6.2 Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures

6.3 Zoonotic Disease Awareness

6.4 Biosecurity in Veterinary Practice

6.5 Work Health and Safety

6.6 Clinical Waste and Sharps Safety

7.1 Recognising Veterinary Emergencies

7.2 Animal First Aid Principles

7.3 Australian Animal Welfare Requirements

7.4 Veterinary Medicines Awareness

7.5 Professional Boundaries and Scope

7.6 Privacy, Ethics and Confidentiality

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