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    PgCAdvanced Veterinary Nursing (Anaesthesia)

    Course description

    This certificate will allow nurses to develop and advance their skills to enable them to become reflective practitioners and implement evidence-based improvements to the management of anaesthetic cases in practice.

    It will further develop and extend knowledge of the anatomical structures and physiological processes relevant to anaesthesia. It will advance technical knowledge of legislation, pharmacology and equipment related to anaesthetic processes and develop a deeper understanding of veterinary anaesthetic nursing in order to advance current skills and patient care.

    The development of the new RCVS post-registration framework has allowed for the creation of accessible, flexible and focused areas of study, allowing veterinary nurses to further their academic skills alongside their professional skills.

    This course is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

    Advanced Veterinary Nursing overview

    Entry requirements for 2025

    • You must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).
    • Typically, applicants with a registerable qualification from a Further Education background will enrol on the Graduate Certificate.
    • Typically, applicants with a Higher Education (degree) background will enrol on the Postgraduate Certificate.

    The most appropriate qualification for individual applicants will be considered depending on their individual profile. You will also need time, energy and commitment.

    What will I study?

    PgC

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    For course related enquiries please contact:

    Admissions
    Telephone: 0300 131 3950
    Email: postgraduate@harper-adams.ac.uk

    If you'd like to discuss this course in more detail, or are interested in applying, you can arrange a one to one call with our Subject Coordinators.

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    Accreditation

    Accredited by: Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)

    This course is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

    Teaching and learning

    Delivery will be by a combination of distance learning and optional study days where guest speakers, seminars and practical classes support the modules. A range of distance learning methods will be used, including study notes, email and Harper Adams’ interactive virtual learning environment ‘The Learning Hub’. Access to a computer and broadband internet is essential.

    Modules will be assessed by a range of methods, including assignments end of module examination, and practical exams. Support in assessment skills is available for those who have not sat an examination recently.

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