| Foundation Veterinary Nursing | UCAS Code: | D310 |
| Institution Code: | RVET R84 |
Teaching and Programme structure
How is the programme taught?
Over the course of the Foundation degree in Veterinary Nursing programme you will be taught in a variety of formats. Sessions include:
- clinical skills development;
- lectures;
- practical experience (60 weeks).
Programme content
You'll be taught by world renowned clinicians and benefit from studying in an environment of cutting-edge veterinary research.
During the programme you will learn, among other things:
- to understand the healthy and sick animal, and the role that nursing plays;
- to function as an equal intellectual partner in a veterinary team;
- to be adaptable, and thus able to perform a variety of roles in practice and beyond;
- to be a lifelong learner, an essential attribute in a rapidly changing world.
All of this is designed to produce veterinary nurses who have the knowledge and skills to make a significant contribution to animal health and welfare.
Programme structure
The Foundation Degree programme is primarily based at our Hawkshead campus near Potters Bar, with external placements at veterinary practices (for which applicants will be expected to make their own travel arrangements).
| Part 1 (Duration approx 17 months) | |
|---|---|
| Elements | Comments |
| Professional Development and Clinical Skills 1 |
Theory is covered in 4 nine-week blocks. Assessment weeks are scheduled into the course timetable with assessment generally taking place around Easter time and before Christmas. Clinical placements occur between the theory blocks. To ensure fair evaluation, the skills and knowledge you acquire will be assessed in a variety of ways as the course progresses. During the placement blocks you will be required to work through your RCVS Veterinary Nursing portfolio. The course placement co-ordinator will meet with you before you first placement block to introduce you to the portfolio and during placement your practice assessor will guide you through the necessary evidence collection. The completion of two portfolios during your placement blocks are an essential part of your Veterinary Nursing qualification. |
| Clinical Nursing Practice 1 | |
| Clinical Nursing Practice 2 | |
| Veterinary Nursing Applied Science 1 | |
| Veterinary Nursing Applied Science 2 | |
| Part 2 (Duration approx 17 months) | |
| Elements | Comments |
| Professional Development and Clinical Skills 2 |
Theory is covered in 4 nine-week blocks. Assessment weeks are scheduled into the course timetable with assessment generally taking place around Easter time and before Christmas. Clinical placements occur between the theory blocks. To ensure fair evaluation, the skills and knowledge you acquire will be assessed in a variety of ways as the course progresses. During the placement blocks you will be required to work through your RCVS Veterinary Nursing portfolio. The course placement co-ordinator will meet with you before you first placement block to introduce you to the portfolio and during placement your practice assessor will guide you through the necessary evidence collection. The completion of two portfolios during your placement blocks are an essential part of your Veterinary Nursing qualification. |
| Emergency, Critical Care Nursing & Anaesthesia | |
| Applied Nursing Care | |
| Diagnostic Techniques | |
| Professional Practice | |
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