Veterinary Nursing

 

First Aid (Small Animal)

Good working knowledge of General overview at this level
Recognising urgent conditions in animals (module 1)
Year 1
 
Transporting sick and injured animals safely
Year 1
Organisation of ongoing treatment
Year 1
Different types of bandages and dressings, their features and indications for use
Year 1
Use of casts
Year 1
Application of simple bandages and dressings
Year 1
Assisting with application of other bandages
Year 1
Conditions requiring first aid:
  • Collapse/unconsciousness/death
  • Seizures/convulsions
  • Fractures/spinal injuries
  • Wounds
  • Shock
  • Haemorrhage
  • Respiratory arrest
  • Abdominal organs
  • Genitourinary system
  • Sense organs
  • Insect stings
  • Burns/scalds
  • Electrocution
  • Neonates/geriatrics
Year 2
Review:
Action in the event of poisoning (module 5)
Fluid therapy (module5)
Analgesia (module7)
Year 2
Basic human first aid
Year 1
 

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