DO0148, Anaesthesia care in veterinary nursing, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-VH, 2024-11-14
Valid from : Autumn semester 2025 (2025-09-01)

Level

Second cycle (A1N)

Main field of study

Veterinary Nursing

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.

Course language

English

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to provide theoretical and, to some extent, practical knowledge of anaesthesia care primarily for the species horse, dog and cat.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to

• formulate perianaesthetic and analgesic veterinary nursing care plans based on physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, appropriate health assessment and evidence- based guidelines,
• conduct clinical reasoning based on simulation scenarios,
• discuss the importance of communication for effective management of interdisciplinary care teams in the anaesthesia unit,
• critically analyse clinical situations within anaesthetic care,
• manage emergencies, according to research and proven experience, in a care team,
• apply, safety regulations and recommendations for work environment and environmental impact within anaesthesia care.

Content

Subject-related content

The course covers evidence-based anaesthetic care in veterinary nursing, based on situation-based care of patients with various types of injuries and diseases, and related ethical issues.

Teaching formats

To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used: lectures, demonstrations exercises, practical skills training and seminars where the students actively lead the implementation. The student practices a scientific approach to anesthesia care, ethics, animal welfare and responsibility issues related to the area. The course includes training on models. Training on cadavers and live animals may be included.

The course focuses on the following generic competencies

Critical thinking, scientific methods, information skills, problem solving, independence and oral communication.

The following components are compulsory

Seminar, demonstrations and practical skills training.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Passed examinations and approved participation in compulsory components.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Clinical Sciences

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Masterprogrammet Djuromvårdnad

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Written examination	6.0	0101
Mandatory components	9.0	0102

The Course Replaces

DO0135