Veterinary Nursing – Level 4 CPD

The Veterinary Nursing Level 4 Course will cover a comprehensive range of 9 modules, you’ll have 24/7 online access to the study materials, introductory videos, assessment tests, study resources and tutor support for up to 12 months.

Whether you are looking to brighten up your CV, just starting out in the industry, looking for a career change of just fancy learning something new, this online Veterinary Nursing Level 4 Course is perfect!

What’s more the course is accredited through CPD Certification Service, so upon completion of the course, you’ll receive an industry recognised CPD Level 4 Certificate that you can showcase to any employers, academic institutions or for your portfolio.

The course will help you to develop your skills, confidence and knowledge of this sector, helping to add real value to your CV and personal development.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

The Veterinary Nursing Level 4 Course is split into the following modules:

• Diagnostic tests

~ Laboratory- health and safety, microscopes, collecting samples (blood, urine, faeces etc)
~ Tests- discuss blood tests, urine tests, faecal tests bacteriology tests etc in more detail.

• Emergency topics

~ Emergency procedures- telephone calls, preparation at the veterinary clinic, examination of the patient, monitoring the critical care patient
~ Cardio treatment- cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation, cardiac arrests (signs, procedure)
~ Heimlich manoeuvre- description
~ Tracheotomy- description

• Anatomical information regarding cats and dogs

~ Upper respiratory tract- nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx and trachea.
~ Lower respiratory tract- bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli.
~ Circulatory system disease- congenital heart disease, PDA, signs and treatments.

• Small animals and first aid

~ Rules for emergencies- keep calm, etc.
~ Different types of emergencies- list and describe.
~ Telephone calls and rules- polite, helpful, calm, introduce yourself when answering.
~ Transport and arrival- key aspects to treating an emergency, handling an emergency efficiently.
~ Primary body system assessment- cardiovascular system, heart rate, pulse, mucous membrane, respiratory system.
~ Secondary body system assessment- nose, mouth, eyes, ears, limbs, thorax, abdomen, external genitalia, tail.

• Small animals and nursing

~ Physiology- inflammation/acute/severe, treatment, fluid accumulation, fluid-filled masses, abscesses and cellulitis.
~ Wounds- classification, healing, managing/handling wounds, complications, managing infections.

• Operating theatre

~ What influences infection- ways to prevent it, environment, the patient.
~ Operating theatre design- materials, temperature, operating table etc.
~ Hazards in the operating theatre- list different hazards.
~ Cleaning and maintenance- equipment and checks.
~ Preparing the team- attire, scrubbing, gloves etc.
~ Preparing the patient- overalls, drapes, surgical site.

• Diagnostic aids

~ Health and safety- list of relevant legislations.
~ Laboratory equipment- glassware, microscopes etc.

• Essential patient care

~ Care of hospitalised patients- comfort, warmth, horse care, hygiene, feeding
~ Special considerations for older animals- behaviour, daily routine,
~ Grooming and bathing- coat types, grooming small animals, horses grooming, bathing patients

• Dentistry

~ Dental disease- periodontal disease, other diseases listed and described
~ Oral examination- dental charting, dental equipment

• Final test

The Level 4 Award Veterinary Nursing Level 4 Course has been independently accredited and certified by The CPD Certification Service.

On successful completion of this course learners will be awarded with:

Level 4 CPD Award in Veterinary Nursing Course

The certificate will show your grade classification awarded and provide proof of your achievements for you to take to any prospective employers or part of your portfolio of evidence.

Please note: This course is NOT a formal Veterinary Nurse / Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) qualification, instead this course helps learners prepare for studying in this field, or for those wanting to learn more about working in this field, using the most relevant information available in the field. Using our interactive student learning online facilities, with the support of tutors and online assessments to practice answering test questions, learners will be given more information on working in this field. In order to receive your formal qualification, you must study with a RCVS approved college for a minimum of 2 years. In addition you will need to meet a minimum educational attainment. This course is aimed at those wanting to know more in this field.

The CPD Certification is recognised throughout the UK and World as a prestigious certification for continual professional development.

The certificate will be produced in PDF format, optional hard copies of the certificate will be available for an additional fee of £9.99.

Throughout the Veterinary Nursing Level 4 Course, students will undergo numerous online assessments to measure how effectively the knowledge is being absorbed.

At the end of each module within the Veterinary Nursing Level 4 Course, student will take an interactive assessment to assess the knowledge that they have just learnt. This provides a great tracking tool and is useful for reflective learning.

Once all the course modules are complete delegates will take an online final assessment test, which will generate questions contained within the entire course. The final assessment test is fully interactive and will be marked instantaneously, allowing student to know their grade.

If you don’t pass the final assessment first time around, you can take the assessment again as many times as necessary at no extra charge until you pass the course.

When you are studying a course, it is always useful to know that you have the help and support of tutors that want you to succeed in your studies.

As part of the Veterinary Nursing Level 4 Course you will receive access to our dedicated tutor support service. The academic tutors will be able to provide you with unlimited online email support to help answer any questions that you may have whilst you are studying the course. Our team want you to achieve the best grade possible for your course.

The online Veterinary Nursing Level 4 Course requires 80 hours to complete the course in full. This is only a guide to the learning hours required and it depends on how quickly an individual can absorb the information. The learning is online so it can be spread out over multiple sessions or done in one session.

Learners will have access to this course for up to 12 months from the date of joining. There is no time limit to complete the course during this period.

To enrol on the Veterinary Nursing Level 4 Course there is no experience or previous qualifications required. The course is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Learners should have a basic understanding of the English language and literacy skills. Essentially, if you can read the information on this course page, you should be more than fine to start the course.