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Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
ACM40418
South Metropolitan TAFE in WA offers Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (ACM40418), a nationally recognised AQF Level 4 qualification. The program runs for 1 year 6 months 2 days. Government subsidised places may be available.
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Course details · domestic students
Government data
- Duration
- 1 year 6 months 2 days
- ATAR requirement
- No ATAR — entry by application
- Qualification level
- AQF Level 4
Fees & payment
Government funding
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Fees and funding are indicative only. Eligibility depends on residency, prior qualifications and state of study. Confirm with the provider before enrolling.
Entry requirements and how you'll study
South Metropolitan TAFE offers Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. It runs for 1 year 6 months 2 days in WA.
The price on this page is what South Metropolitan TAFE has published for Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. It may be a local fee, an overseas fee, or a funded amount. Books, exams, and a funded place can cost more, so ask what you would pay.
Entry requirements
South Metropolitan TAFE has not listed entry rules for Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Ask them about past study, English, and any interview before you apply.
Use enquire to ask South Metropolitan TAFE about start dates, study mode, and how to get into Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
What you'll learn
The study plan includes Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work, Communicate effectively with clients and team members, Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work, Carry out daily practice routines, Coordinate veterinary reception duties, and Apply imaging routines. Open a unit to see what it covers.
What you'll learn
17 core units · 28 electives available
Core units
· All core units must be completed- ACMGAS307Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care workCORE
- ACMGAS308Communicate effectively with clients and team membersCORE
- ACMINF301Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care workCORE
- ACMVET202Carry out daily practice routinesCORE
- ACMVET401Coordinate veterinary reception dutiesCORE
- ACMVET402Apply imaging routinesCORE
- ACMVET403Perform clinical pathology proceduresCORE
- ACMVET404Perform practice office proceduresCORE
- ACMVET405Coordinate and perform surgical nursing routinesCORE
- ACMVET406Nurse animalsCORE
- ACMVET407Carry out medical nursing routinesCORE
- ACMVET408Provide nutritional advice and support for animalsCORE
- ACMVET409Provide specific animal care adviceCORE
- ACMVET410Carry out veterinary dental nursing proceduresCORE
- ACMVET413Prepare for anaesthesia and monitor animal anaesthesia and analgesiaCORE
- ACMVET416Assist with the preparation of veterinary drugs and poisonsCORE
- ACMWHS301Contribute to workplace health and safety processesCORE
Group Electives
· select units from this group to complete the qualification- ACMEQU202Handle horses safelyELECTIVE
- ACMEQU205Apply knowledge of horse behaviourELECTIVE
- ACMEQU401Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirementsELECTIVE
- ACMEQU402Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health careELECTIVE
- ACMEQU405Maintain and monitor horse health and welfareELECTIVE
- ACMHBR304Assist with artificial insemination of maresELECTIVE
- ACMHBR312Carry out procedures for foaling down maresELECTIVE
- ACMMIC401Implant microchip in cats and dogsELECTIVE
- ACMSPE301Provide basic care of amphibiansELECTIVE
- ACMSPE302Provide basic care of birdsELECTIVE
- ACMSPE303Provide basic care of common native mammalsELECTIVE
- ACMSPE304Provide basic care of domestic dogsELECTIVE
- ACMSPE305Provide basic care of domestic catsELECTIVE
- ACMSPE306Provide basic care of marine fishELECTIVE
- ACMSPE307Provide basic care of freshwater fishELECTIVE
- ACMSPE308Provide basic care of marine invertebratesELECTIVE
- ACMSPE309Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebratesELECTIVE
- ACMSPE310Provide basic care of mammalsELECTIVE
- ACMSPE311Provide basic care of non-venomous reptilesELECTIVE
- ACMSPE312Provide basic care of rodents and rabbitsELECTIVE
- ACMSUS401Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practicesELECTIVE
- ACMVET411Prepare, deliver and review animal care education programsELECTIVE
- ACMVET412Coordinate practice promotional activitiesELECTIVE
- ACMVET414Nurse foalsELECTIVE
- ACMVET415Provide intensive foal care and nursingELECTIVE
- ACMVET512Develop and implement specific practice policiesELECTIVE
- HLTAID003Provide first aidELECTIVE
- HLTAID011Provide First AidELECTIVE
Source: training.gov.au
Where will it lead me?
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