Professional Certificate in Wildlife Veterinary Assistant
Do you hold a deep affection for animals? Is your heart set on caring for and working with wildlife? Are you eager to delve deeper into the realms of wildlife conservation and habitat preservation? If so, this course is your ideal choice.
Duration
Approximately 500 hours to complete the course, which has five key modules made up of 50 lessons.
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend printed information in English, and to write statements and solve problems to complete the course. You must also have reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and have basic computer skills.
Certificate
Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each module completed and Certificate of Completion.
Delivery
Online, flexible learning when it suits you and your lifestyle.
Availability of Content
12 months to access the course content (extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis)
Approximately 500 hours to complete the course, which has five key modules made up of 50 lessons.
There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend printed information in English, and to write statements and solve problems to complete the course. You must also have reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and have basic computer skills.
Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each module completed and Certificate of Completion.
Online, flexible learning when it suits you and your lifestyle.
12 months to access the course content (extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis)
Summary
The Professional Certificate in Wildlife Veterinary Assistant, designed as an introductory professional course, caters to individuals involved in the care of animals, spanning from domestic pets to wildlife and farm animals, as well as those within the pet care industry. Explore a wide array of knowledge and skills, ranging from veterinary health, disease prevention, animal first aid, and rehabilitation care, equipping you for diverse roles in animal care. Additionally, gain insights into wildlife conservation, encompassing the impact of habitat utilisation and fragmentation. Discover a variety of survey techniques essential for better comprehending wildlife, flora, vegetation and marine life.
Course Outline
Students will undertake five key modules made up of 50 lessons.
Module 1: Animal Health Care (100 Hours)
Designed to teach you how to manage animal health for pets, wildlife or farm animals, this module will help you understand animal health care and basic veterinary procedures. From veterinary health, disease prevention, animal first aid and rehabilitation care, you will learn broad and varied knowledge and skills, which you can take with you into any role where you are working or caring for animals.
Module 2: Wildlife Conservation (100 Hours)
In this module, you will learn how to conduct flora and fauna surveys, learn about wildlife conservation theory, habitat rehabilitation and threatened species recovery. Gain knowledge about the different ways you can conserve wildlife, including the impact habitat use and fragmentation can have, and learn a variety of survey techniques to be used to better understand wildlife, flora, vegetation and marine life.
Module 3: Animal Welfare (100 Hours)
Gain a thorough understanding of how to manage animal welfare effectively, covering topics such as animal protection services, animal rescue and health services. This module also extends to exploring animal welfare considerations across various contexts, including pets, work animals, animals in sport, farm animals and wildlife in both free and captive environments. This module equips you with the knowledge to recognise and address welfare needs across a diverse range of animal populations, ensuring informed decisions and actions in the field of animal care and welfare.
Module 4: Wildlife Management (100 Hours)
Designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective wildlife conservation and management, this module covers various critical topics, including wildlife ecology, habitat management, population dynamics and carrying capacity. You will learn about conducting wildlife censuses and the various techniques used in wildlife management.
Additionally, the module delves into the legal and administrative aspects of wildlife management and culminates with a case study research project, providing a comprehensive understanding of the field essential for anyone working with or caring for wildlife.
Module 5: Animals Diseases (100 Hours)
Gain an increased knowledge and understanding of diseases that can affect the health of pets and other animals. You will learn how to examine sick animals and understand how diagnostic procedures are applied for determining diseases, including identifying common animal poisonings. You will learn about the warning signs associated with different diseases and have a better capacity to make decisions about caring for sick animals and knowing when to seek advice from a qualified veterinarian.
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Assessment
Assessments are an important part of your study journey as they help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving onto the next. They also help your student support advisor and mentors identify where any further support may be required, so that you get the most out of your course. You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, undertaking research and watching videos. Assessments might include case studies, quizzes and written assessments.
Approval & Recognition
The Learning Group is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association which recognises quality and excellence in education providers in tertiary education.
Who will this course interest?
This course is a beginner level course and will lay a sound foundation of knowledge and skills which can grow with experience and further study.
This course may be of interest to people working or aspiring to work in or as:
› Veterinary Assistant
› Animal Technician
› Animal Shelter Assistant
› Pet Boarding / Kennel Assistant
› Wildlife Shelter Assistant or Ranger
› Pet Shop Assistant
› Professional Pet-Minder
If you have a specific job in mind, it is important that you research exactly what is required before enrolling in a course. Different roles will require different skills, qualifications and recognition. If you are unsure, one of our course consultants will be able to help you with this.