Basic Veterinary nursing
Information from the course leader
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Course evaluation
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DO0129-10216 - Course evaluation report
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Academic year 2023/2024
Basic Veterinary nursing (DO0129-10030)
2023-08-28 - 2023-09-27
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
DO0129 Basic Veterinary nursing, 7.5 Credits
Djuromvårdnadens grunderSubjects
Veterinary Nursing Veterinary NursingEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelAdvanced study in the main field
G1N
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Natural Studies 2 (or one of the following: Biology 1)Objectives
The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to veterinary nursing as a scientific subject and the professional role of veterinary nurse.
After completing the course, students shall be able to:
- describe the basics and terminology of the veterinary nursing profession and of veterinary nursing care, as well as describing basic nursing needs
- describe the behaviour of healthy animals, with correct terminology and at basic level, as well as animal husbandry and handling for the species horse, dog, cat and exotic pets
- practically apply skills in handling dogs and horses
- describe in general terms the basic concepts of ethics and apply these to ethical problems in veterinary nursing
- describe the basic legislation relating to animal health staff, animal husbandry and animal handling,
- search for, process, critically scrutinise and convey scientific information, verbally and in writing.
Content
The course introduces the student to the veterinary nursing care process. The student gains an insight into basic ethological concepts and the natural behaviour of healthy animals, for the species specified in the intended course learning outcomes. Ethical theories and approaches are presented at a basic level. By working with scientific literature and describing the results during the course, the students will increase their insight into the importance of evidence-based veterinary nursing.
Ethical issues in animal husbandry are covered in lectures, group exercises and compulsory seminars. The student gains a further insight into the professional role of the veterinary nurse by means of a study visit.
Animal handling includes practice on living animals, where ergonomics and health and safety aspects are also included.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Approved written and oral examination. Approved participation in compulsory elements, as well as verbal and written reporting of seminars.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
-Responsible department
Department of Clinical Sciences
Further information
Grading criteria
Lärandemål 1. Studenten redogör för djursjukskötarprofessionens och djuromvårdnadens grunder och begrepp samt beskriver basala omvårdnadsbehov.
För godkänt krävs: Godkänd skriftlig examination.
Lärandemål 2. Studenten redogör för friska djurs beteende, med korrekt terminologi, samt djurhållning och hantering gällande djurslagen häst, hund, katt och exotiska sällskapsdjur.
För godkänt krävs: Godkänd praktisk examination i hantering av häst och hund. Godkänd skriftlig examination. Aktivt deltagande i seminarium (Etologi-lagstiftning-etik).
Lärandemål 3. Studenten redogör översiktligt för etikens grundläggande begrepp och applicerar dessa på etiska problem inom djuromvårdnad.
För godkänt krävs: Aktivt deltagande i seminarium (Etologi-lagstiftning-etik).
Lärandemål 4. Studenten redogör för grundläggande lagstiftning gällande djurhälsopersonal, djurhållning och djurhantering.
För godkänt krävs: Godkänd skriftlig examination (gäller enbart lagstiftning gällande djurhälsopersonal). Aktivt deltagande i seminarium (Etologi-lagstiftning-etik).
Lärandemål 5. Studenten söker, bearbetar, kritiskt granskar samt förmedlar vetenskaplig information i tal och skrift.
För godkänt krävs: Godkänd inlämningsuppgift kritiskt tänkande. Aktivt deltagande i seminarium (Vetenskaplighet).