DO0153, Veterinary nursing in animal healthcare 1, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-VH, 2025-11-11
Valid from : Spring semester 2027 (2027-01-18)

Level

First cycle (G1F)

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

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,
• describe management and administration of drugs,
• apply basic nomenclature and the main points of pharmaceutical legislation in veterinary health care,
• 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.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Clinical Sciences

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Veterinary Nursing programme

The Course Replaces

DO0138