Pet Nutrition Advanced Course - CPD Certified
Oplex Careers
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Overview
The online Pet Nutrition Level 4 Course from Oplex Careers aims to provide further insight and understanding into the proper nutrition for pets, by further exploring the implications of healthy pets.
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Description
The online Pet Nutrition Level 4 Course will explore the important skills and knowledge related to learning the essentials of pet nutrition from the importance of nutrition for body condition and muscle tone, to the digestive system and how nutrition can influence a healthy digestion.
This course will provide insight and understanding into Pet Nutrition with the use of practical examples. Whether working in this field already, you want to get started working with animals and more specifically household pets within this industry, or just interested in this field of study, this course will cover a range of modules and provide multiple examples for assessment.
Course Syllabus
The Pet Nutrition Level 4 Course is split into the following modules:
- Foods to Avoid
• Human Food
• Food Dogs Should Avoid
• Food Cats Should Avoid
• Foods Toxic to Other Pets
- Essential Oils
• Essential Oils to Avoid
• Pets and Aromatherapy
• Can Essential Oils be Placed on Skin and Fur?
• Application of Essential Oils
• Testing Essential Oils
- Animal Nutrition and Its Sources
• Amino Acids
• Nutrients
• Fibre and Carbohydrates
• Protein
• Vitamins and Minerals
• Cat Nutrition
• Dog Nutrition
• Check-Ups
- Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
• Rabbits
• Guinea Pigs
• Protecting Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters, Mice, and Rats
• Hamsters
• Mice
• Rats
• Improving a Pet’s Living Area
• The Need for Fresh Water
- Fish
• Ingredients Found in Fish Food
• Nutrients Fish Need
• Types of Fish Food
• Tank Regulation
• Tank Cleaning
- Birds
• Dietary Needs of Different Birds
• Seed Eating Birds
• Non Seed Eating Birds
• Changing a Bird’s Diet
• Supplements for Birds
• Foods to Avoid
• Feeding Birds
- Reptiles
• Reptile Husbandry and Its Effect on Eating
• What Reptiles Eat
• Feeding Reptiles
• How and What Reptiles Eat
- Food Diaries
• Keeping a Pet Food Diary
• Feeding Routines
• Food Eaten
• Quantity Eaten
• Food Switching and Treats
• What to Do when Pets Stop Eating
• Weight
• Health Issues
• Exercising and Playing
- Final Assessment
Assessment
To assess the learners ability and knowledge to effectively understand the topics contained within the Pet Nutrition Level 4 Course, the course features a number of end of module interactive quiz questions.
Additionally, at the end of the course learners will also take an online multiple choice assessment test. This online multiple choice test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.
Certificate
On successful completion of this course learners will be awarded with:
Level 4 CPD Award in Advanced Pet Nutrition
Upon completion of the course learners will be awarded with the Oplex Careers CPD certificate. The Certificate of Achievement will provide proof that you have studied the course and will contain your grade and classification level.
This certificate will be produced in PDF format, hard copies of the certificate will be available at an additional fee of £9.99.
Course Format
This course is delivered online through eLearning. Learners of the course will receive instant access to our interactive student learning portal, which offers 24/7 access to the Pet Nutrition Level 4 Course.
Course Duration
The online Pet Nutrition Level 4 Course requires 18 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.
Tutor Support
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 Pet Nutrition 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.
Course Compatibility
Our Pet Nutrition Level 4 Course is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices.
We know that more and more people are using the web whilst they are on the move, so we have designed this Pet Nutrition Level 4 Course to be fully compatible across tablet and smartphone devices. You will be able to access the same content from the course, just over a 3G or 4G network whilst on the move.
Requirements
There are no entry requirements necessary to join this course from Oplex Careers. Everyone is welcome to enrol on this online course and we wish you success in your studies.
Questions and answers
What is the awarding body for this course?
Answer:This course is CPD Accredited which is training related to professional development and is recognised by schools and employers across the UK. Thanks
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