Associate Degree of Veterinary Nursing - Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic)

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Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Dimuthu Wijesinghe

Location(s)

Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic)

CRICOS code

096717B

Course instance contact

Dimuthu Wijesinghe

Course duration (full time)

2 years

Study level

Sub-degree

AQF level

Level 6 - Associate Degree

Available only as an exit award

Yes

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Associate Degree of Veterinary Nursing, students must complete 240 creditpoints as follows: 225 core credit-points15 elective credit points

Course structure
240 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Core105 credit points

Electives15 credit points

Students to select Level one or Level two elective subjects to the value of 15 credit points. Subjects from the list below are recommended.

Level two120 credit points

Core120 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Demonstrate a caring and empathic approach to the nursing of animals which results in improved animal welfare outcomes

Demonstrate competencies that ensure the provision of safe practice, including the application of one-health principles, in a range of animal health care, nursing, facility and support requirements as part of a veterinary team

As part of a veterinary team, be able to critically reflect on current theory as applied to nursing practice

Design, implement and educate others in a range of ethical animal husbandry, care and management plans

Communicate competently, sensitively and empathetically with colleagues, clients, other animal health care experts and the general public in a variety of professional and social contexts

Integrate and apply a range of skills and knowledge required to manage personnel and facilities using sound judgement

Solve problems using a combination of critical thinking, logic evidence and a practical approach as part of a veterinary team

Adopt current and relevant technologies in veterinary nursing, to identify, analyse, interpret and present information to improve animal care

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the College based Placements Operation Team or Experiential Learning Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.

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