Module code | PVN 300 |
Qualification | Undergraduate |
Faculty | Faculty of Veterinary Science |
Module content | Experiential learning: a practical application of the theoretical aspects of veterinary nursing practice covered in the curriculum of the BVetNurs programme. Topics include medical nursing, surgical nursing, intensive care nursing, reproduction, animal physical rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dentistry, theatre practice, anaesthesiology and veterinary nursing professional life skills. Community-based practical sessions provide an opportunity to develop clinical and life skills. Domestic animals exposed to include cats, dogs, cattle, small stock, horses and exotic animals/wildlife. The emphasis of practical exposure is on attaining of the Day One Competencies for graduating veterinary nursing professionals. |
Module credits | 140.00 |
NQF Level | 07 |
Programmes | |
Prerequisites | No prerequisites. |
Contact time | 60 clinical practicals per week for 35 weeks, Yes |
Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
Department | Companion Animal Clinical Studies |
Period of presentation | Year |
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