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ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
This qualification reflects the role of a veterinary nurse who works under the supervision of a registered veterinarian to provide nursing care to animals, to support veterinarians to carry out medical and surgical procedures, and to support clients to maintain health of animals.
The Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing requires access to patients (animals), clients, medical and surgical cases, veterinary staff, and practice policies and procedures.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in the animal science field such as a veterinary nurse, animal attendant or practice manager.
This course consists of 21 units of competency.
Entry Requirements:
- Domestic Students:
- Hold a Certificate III in an animal science discipline
- International Students:
- IELTS score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 (or equivalent) and high school certificate
- Hold a Certificate III in an anmial science discipline
Duration: 78 weeks
2 years (Including the Certificate III in Animal Technology)
Work placement: 240 hours work placement is required to fullfil the requirements for this course.
ACM50219 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing
This qualification reflects the role of a senior veterinary nurse who works under the supervision of a registered veterinarian, to provide leadership to staff and advanced nursing care for animals including applying specialist skills and in-depth knowledge to patient assessment, care and management within a veterinary workplace.
The Diploma of Veterinary Nursing requires access and regular exposure to patients (animals), clients, consults, medical and surgical cases, veterinary staff, nursing, and practice policies and procedures.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in the animal science field such as a veterinary nurse, animal attendant or practice manager.
This course consists of 9 units of competency.
Entry Requirements:
- Domestic Students:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- International Students:
- IELTS score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 (or equivalent) and high school certificate/highest level of qualification
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Duration: 40 weeks
3 years (Including the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing)
Work placement: 240 hours work placement is required to fullfil the requirements for this course.