A 10-hour CPD course for veterinary nurses covering nursing care of guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, mice, chinchillas, degus and ferrets, plus small mammal anaesthesia and fluid therapy.
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CPD/CE Points: 10 Hours
Assessment: 8
Pass Rate: 80%
Ideal For: Student Veterinary
Nurse, Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
This comprehensive CPD course covers the essential nursing care of small mammals commonly presented in veterinary practice. Across six modules, you will develop practical knowledge and clinical skills in the nursing of guinea pigs, rabbits, rats and mice, chinchillas, degus and ferrets, as well as anaesthesia protocols and fluid therapy for small mammal patients. Designed for veterinary nurses seeking to enhance their exotic nursing competencies, this course combines evidence-based clinical content with practical case studies and assessment questions to support your continuing professional development.
To equip veterinary nurses with the knowledge and practical skills required to provide high-quality nursing care for small mammal species commonly encountered in first opinion and referral practice, with a focus on species-specific anatomy, physiology, husbandry, common clinical presentations, anaesthesia, and emergency care.
On completion of this course, learners will be able to describe the anatomy, physiology, and husbandry requirements of common small mammal species. Identify and discuss common clinical presentations in guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, mice, chinchillas, degus, and ferrets. Demonstrate understanding of safe handling and restraint techniques for small mammals. Explain anaesthetic protocols and monitoring for small mammal patients. Describe fluid therapy and emergency nursing care for critically ill small mammals. Apply knowledge to clinical case scenarios through formative and summative assessments.
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