DO0138, Veterinary nursing in animal healthcare 1, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-VH, 2024-04-23
Valid from : Spring semester 2025 (2025-01-20)

Level

First cycle (G1F)

Main field of study

Veterinary Nursing

Grading Scale

Pass / Fail

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

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The course intends to prepare the student for clinical work in animal healthcare, focusing on horses, dogs, cats and to a lesser extent exotic pets.

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

• explain commonly occurring illnesses in certain organ systems and identify and describe associated nursing needs,
• explain principles for wound care and assessment,
• explain basic genetic concepts and in general terms describe principles and legislation for breeding work,
• explain basic paediatrics,
• explain basic infection prevention and control (IPC),
• describe pharmacology and pharmacokinetics in general terms. Apply basic nomenclature and the main points of pharmaceutical legislation in veterinary health care,
• describe management and administration of drugs,
• explain current legislation regarding writing certificates and medical record.

Content

Subject-related content

By means of lectures and compulsory seminars, students learn to identify nursing needs related to medical conditions and are introduced to nursing theory, patient safety and quality work in veterinary nursing. Basic sampling, sample handling and sample analysis are covered. The course covers pathology and special nursing needs related to medical conditions in the following organ systems: circulatory, respiratory, urinary, reproductive and lymphoid organs, skin as well as nervous system including sensory organs. Immune-mediated diseases as well as bleeding disorders are also covered.

Principles for wound care and assessment and pain assessment are clarified in the course. Writing medical records and certificates, ID and registration is practiced. The course includes Swedish vaccination policy and commonly occurring infectious diseases. Other areas covered by the course are paediatric care of horses, dogs and cats and breeding of these animals. Basic IPC, genetic terminology and pharmacology, fluid therapy, handling and administering drugs and pharmaceutical calculations and pharmaceutical side effects are also covered. Legislation connected to the course learning outcomes is covered in general terms.

Teaching formats

To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used: lectures, exercises and seminars.

The course focuses on the following generic competencies:

information competence, critical thinking, problem solving, oral communication and teamwork

The following components are compulsory:

some seminars and exercises

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Passed written examination and approved participation in compulsory components.

•  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.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Clinical Sciences

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Veterinary Nursing programme

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Pharmacology and pharmaceutical calculation	3.5	0201
Compulsory components	4.0	0202
Written examination	7.5	0203

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.