The Syllabus & This Guide

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:36:31 GMT

Current Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/24/2009 1:36:31 PM

The Syllabus (NVQ 2)	The VetNurse Revision Guide
Relationships & Accountability in Veterinary Nursing Practice Module 1 – Time Management, Organisation & Study Skills Time Management Learning Strategies Module 2 – Communication Verbal & Non Verbal Communication Communication Styles Recognising Your Own Communication Style Factors Affecting Communication Improving Communication Module 3 – Record Keeping Confidentiality Data Protection Sharing Information RCVS Guide to Professional Conduct Patient Records Module 4 – Different Roles Within the Practice Role & Responsibilty of the Veterinary Surgeon Role & Responsibility of the Veterinary Nurse Role of the Lay Staff Public Image & Professionalism Module 5 – Good Working Relationships Factors Influencing behaviour & Attitude Towards Animals Emotionally Charged Situations Nursing Clinics Referrals & Second Opinions Module 6 – Legal & Professional Regulatory Frameworks Essentials of the Legal System Duties & Rights Regulation of Veterinary Nursing Animal Protection Module 7 – Ethics Ethics & Morality Examples of Ethical Schools of Thought Examples of Ethical Schools of Thought in Practice Management of Ethical Problems	This part of the syllabus is not currently covered by the VetNurse Revision Guide.
Health & Safety in Veterinary Practice Module 1 – Aims of Effective Health & Safety Practice Reducing Risks Special Risk Cases Human & Economic Costs of Poor Health & Safety Accountability Provisions of the Health & Safety at Work Act Reporting of Injuries, Diseases & Dangerous Occurrences Regulations Module 2 – Principle Risks to Health & Safety in a Veterinary Practice General Risks within the Practice Hazards Risks Associated with Infection Risks Associated with Infestation Module 3 – Describe & Apply Safe Principles of Practice in Relation to a Range of Situations Handling Hazardous Substances Infection Control Waste Disposal Moving & Handling Animals & Equipment Using & Maintaining Equipment Radiation Module 4 – Management & reporting of Common Risks Spillages & Breakages Infection & Infestation Electrical & Equipment Faults Fire & Gaseous Leaks Reporting Risks & Incidents Module 5 – Principles of Human First Aid Ensuring Safety Casualty Assessment Basic Life Support Emergency Management of Injuries Module 6 – Legislation Identify provisions of Relevant Legislation in Relation to safe Nursing Practice	Health & Safety in Veterinary Practice is covered throughout the Revision Guide. Links to specific references will be added in due course.
Applied Functional Anatomy for Veterinary Nursing Practice Module 1 – Anatomical & Physical Terminology Anatomical Planes & Directions Common Pre-fixes & Suffixes Modes of Movement The Body Cavities Module 2 – Anatomical Landmarks The Axial Skeleton The Forelimb The Hind Limb Arteries & the Main Veins Other Landmarks & Structures Module 3 – Normal Form & Function of the Bodily Systems & Relation to Abnormalities & Conditions Commonly Found in Practice Cell Structure & Function The Skin & Hair The Musculoskeletal System The Nervous System The Endocrine System The Circulatory System The Respiratory System The Digestive System The Urinary System The Reproductive System	Functional Anatomy is covered in chapters 7, 8 & 9 of the Revision Guide.
Maintaining Animal Health Module 1 – Essential Factors for Maintaining Animal Health Promoting Animal Health Handling & Restraint Impact of Sensory Changes on Behaviour Module 2 – Nutrition, Digestion & Fluid Balance Basic Nutrition Calculation of Nutritional & Fluid Needs Digestion Appetite Stimulants The Pancreas Module 3 – Infection Control in Maintaining Animal Health The Major Groups of Disease Producing Infectious Agents Infection Control Module 4 – Identification Methods & Safe Transportation Methods of Identification Blood Typing Safe Animal Transportation Passports Module 5 – Breeding & Reproduction Breeding Cycles Foetal Development & Hormonal Controls Pseudopregnancy Parturition Genetics
Essential Veterinary Nursing Skills Module 1 – Nursing Care to Support Veterinary Treatment Care Planning The Roles of the Veterinary Surgeon & Veterinary Nurse Care of the Patient Module 2 – Animal Accommodation Ward Layout & Facilities Accomodation Size, Design & Maintenance Construction Materials & their Properties Environmental Conditions Isolation & Barrier Nursing Substrates & Bedding Module 3 – Nursing Care & Patient Management Inpatient Assessment Clinical Effects of Common Diseases & Traumatic Conditions Clinical & Behavioural Indicators of Change in Condition Stress & Pain Body Temperature Physiology of the Cardiac Cycle The Vital Signs Admitting Patients Excretions & Secretions Inpatient Needs Minimising Stress Hair & Skin Types & Functions & Common Conditions Recumbency Hospital Record Keeping Post Operative Care Discharge Planning Wound Care & Management Module 4 – Safe Administration of Medications Basic Legislation Risk Assessment Techniques for Administration of Medicines Record Keeping Disposal of Medicines Dispensing Module 5 – Animal First Aid (& it’s Limitations) Principles of First Aid Triage Practical First Aid Patient Assessment & Transport Altered States of Consciousness First Aid for Fractures, Wounds, Haemorrhage, Burns/Scalds, Stings & Obstetrics CPR Care of the Neonatal & Geriatric Patient Poisoning
Nursing Support in the Provision of Veterinary Practice Module 1 – Sterilisation & Disinfection The Purpose of Sterilisation, Disinfection, Asepsis & Antisepsis Commonly Used Antiseptics & Disinfectants (Including Safe Storage & Toxicity Risks) Susceptibility of Different Organisms & Choosing an Effective Agent Definition of Infection, Contagion, Colonisation & Contamination Major Groups of Infectious Agents Methods of Disease Transmission & How to Prevent This Personal Hygiene & Protective Equipment Methods of Sterilisation for Surgical Instruments & Sterile Supplies Principles & Safe Operation of an Autoclave Assessment of the Efficiency of Sterilisation Processes Labelling & Storage of Sterilised Materials & Equipment Module 2 – Equipment Commonly Used in Veterinary Practice & its Maintenance Diagnostic Equipment, Surgical Equipment & Instruments, Laboratory, Imaging & Anaesthetic Equipment Clinical Furniture Protocols for Checking & Maintaining Equipment Fault Finding & Actions Record Keeping With Regard to Equipment & Maintenance Routine Cleaning & Maintenance of Surgical Instruments (Prior to Sterilisation) Module 3 – Maintenance of Specific Areas of the Veterinary Surgery Cleaning & Hygiene of the Clinical Environment Cleaning & Hygiene of Animal Accommodation Accommodation Usage & Cleaning During Outbreaks of Contagious or Zoonotic Disease Principles of Cleaning & Maintaining an Aseptic Operating Theatre Stock & Equipment Maintenance in Consulting Rooms, Prep Areas, Kennels/Cattery or Stables and Operating Theatre Module 4 – Supply & Safe Storage of Veterinary Medicines Placing an Order for Veterinary Supplies Range of materials Necessary to Support a Veterinary Practice Handling & Storage of Vaccines, Sterile Supplies, Controlled Drugs and Pet Food Damaged Stock & Discrepancies Stock Storage Safe Disposal of Surplus, Outdated & Waste Supplies Module 5 – Supporting the Veterinary Surgeon in Clinical Procedures & Investigations Preparation for Clinical Procedures Assisting with Euthanasia Venepuncture (Preparation of Commonly Used Veins) Blood Sampling Tubes The Difference Between Plasma & Serum Handling Pathological Samples Media for Collection of Microbiological Samples Histology Samples and the Safe Handling of Formol Saline Packing Samples for Submission to an External Laboratory Documentation to Accompany Samples

The Syllabus & This Guide

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:26:51 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/24/2009 1:26:51 PM

The Syllabus (NVQ 2)	The VetNurse Revision Guide
Relationships & Accountability in Veterinary Nursing Practice Module 1 Time Management, Organisation & Study Skills - Time Management - Learning Strategies Module 2 Communication Verbal & Non Verbal Communication Communication Styles Recognising Your Own Communication Style Factors Affecting Communication Improving Communication Module 3 Record Keeping Confidentiality Data Protection Sharing Information RCVS Guide to Professional Conduct Patient Records Module 4 Different Roles Within the Practice Role & Responsibilty of the Veterinary Surgeon Role & Responsibility of the Veterinary Nurse Role of the Lay Staff Public Image & Professionalism Module 5 Good Working Relationships Factors Influencing behaviour & Attitude Towards Animals Emotionally Charged Situations Nursing Clinics Referrals & Second Opinions Module 6 Legal & Professional Regulatory Frameworks Essentials of the Legal System Duties & Rights Regulation of Veterinary Nursing Animal Protection Module 7 Ethics Ethics & Morality Examples of Ethical Schools of Thought Examples of Ethical Schools of Thought in Practice Management of Ethical Problems	This part of the syllabus is not currently covered by the VetNurse Revision Guide.
Health & Safety in Veterinary Practice Module 1 Aims of Effective Health & Safety Practice Reducing Risks Special Risk Cases Human & Economic Costs of Poor Health & Safety Accountability Provisions of the Health & Safety at Work Act Reporting of Injuries, Diseases & Dangerous Occurrences Regulations Module 2 Principle Risks to Health & Safety in a Veterinary Practice General Risks within the Practice Hazards Risks Associated with Infection Risks Associated with Infestation Module 3 Describe & Apply Safe Principles of Practice in Relation to a Range of Situations Handling Hazardous Substances Infection Control Waste Disposal Moving & Handling Animals & Equipment Using & Maintaining Equipment Radiation Module 4 Management & reporting of Common Risks Spillages & Breakages Infection & Infestation Electrical & Equipment Faults Fire & Gaseous Leaks Reporting Risks & Incidents Module 5 Principles of Human First Aid Ensuring Safety Casualty Assessment Basic Life Support Emergency Management of Injuries Module 6 Legislation Identify provisions of Relevant Legislation in Relation to safe Nursing Practice	Health & Safety in Veterinary Practice is covered throughout the Revision Guide. Links to specific references will be added in due course.
Applied Functional Anatomy for Veterinary Nursing Practice Module 1 Anatomical & Physical Terminology Anatomical Planes & Directions Common Pre-fixes & Suffixes Modes of Movement The Body Cavities Module 2 Anatomical Landmarks The Axial Skeleton The Forelimb The Hind Limb Arteries & the Main Veins Other Landmarks & Structures Module 3 Normal Form & Function of the Bodily Systems & Relation to Abnormalities & Conditions Commonly Found in Practice Cell Structure & Function The Skin & Hair The Musculoskeletal System The Nervous System The Endocrine System The Circulatory System The Respiratory System The Digestive System The Urinary System The Reproductive System	Functional Anatomy is covered in chapters 7, 8 & 9 of the Revision Guide.
Maintaining Animal Health Module 1 – Essential Factors for Maintaining Animal Health Promoting Animal Health Handling & Restraint Impact of Sensory Changes on Behaviour Module 2 – Nutrition, Digestion & Fluid Balance Basic Nutrition Calculation of Nutritional & Fluid Needs Digestion Appetite Stimulants The Pancreas Module 3 – Infection Control in Maintaining Animal Health The Major Groups of Disease Producing Infectious Agents Infection Control Module 4 – Identification Methods & Safe Transportation Methods of Identification Blood Typing Safe Animal Transportation Passports Module 5 – Breeding & Reproduction Breeding Cycles Foetal Development & Hormonal Controls Pseudopregnancy Parturition Genetics
Essential Veterinary Nursing Skills Module 1 – Nursing Care to Support Veterinary Treatment Care Planning The Roles of the Veterinary Surgeon & Veterinary Nurse Care of the Patient Module 2 – Animal Accommodation Ward Layout & Facilities Accomodation Size, Design & Maintenance Construction Materials & their Properties Environmental Conditions Isolation & Barrier Nursing Substrates & Bedding Module 3 – Nursing Care & Patient Management Inpatient Assessment Clinical Effects of Common Diseases & Traumatic Conditions Clinical & Behavioural Indicators of Change in Condition Stress & Pain Body Temperature Physiology of the Cardiac Cycle The Vital Signs Admitting Patients Excretions & Secretions Inpatient Needs Minimising Stress Hair & Skin Types & Functions & Common Conditions Recumbency Hospital Record Keeping Post Operative Care Discharge Planning Wound Care & Management Module 4 – Safe Administration of Medications Basic Legislation Risk Assessment Techniques for Administration of Medicines Record Keeping Disposal of Medicines Dispensing Module 5 – Animal First Aid (& it’s Limitations) Principles of First Aid Triage Practical First Aid Patient Assessment & Transport Altered States of Consciousness First Aid for Fractures, Wounds, Haemorrhage, Burns/Scalds, Stings & Obstetrics CPR Care of the Neonatal & Geriatric Patient Poisoning
Nursing Support in the Provision of Veterinary Practice Module 1 – Sterilisation & Disinfection The Purpose of Sterilisation, Disinfection, Asepsis & Antisepsis Commonly Used Antiseptics & Disinfectants (Including Safe Storage & Toxicity Risks) Susceptibility of Different Organisms & Choosing an Effective Agent Definition of Infection, Contagion, Colonisation & Contamination Major Groups of Infectious Agents Methods of Disease Transmission & How to Prevent This Personal Hygiene & Protective Equipment Methods of Sterilisation for Surgical Instruments & Sterile Supplies Principles & Safe Operation of an Autoclave Assessment of the Efficiency of Sterilisation Processes Labelling & Storage of Sterilised Materials & Equipment Module 2 – Equipment Commonly Used in Veterinary Practice & its Maintenance Diagnostic Equipment, Surgical Equipment & Instruments, Laboratory, Imaging & Anaesthetic Equipment Clinical Furniture Protocols for Checking & Maintaining Equipment Fault Finding & Actions Record Keeping With Regard to Equipment & Maintenance Routine Cleaning & Maintenance of Surgical Instruments (Prior to Sterilisation) Module 3 – Maintenance of Specific Areas of the Veterinary Surgery Cleaning & Hygiene of the Clinical Environment Cleaning & Hygiene of Animal Accommodation Accommodation Usage & Cleaning During Outbreaks of Contagious or Zoonotic Disease Principles of Cleaning & Maintaining an Aseptic Operating Theatre Stock & Equipment Maintenance in Consulting Rooms, Prep Areas, Kennels/Cattery or Stables and Operating Theatre Module 4 – Supply & Safe Storage of Veterinary Medicines Placing an Order for Veterinary Supplies Range of materials Necessary to Support a Veterinary Practice Handling & Storage of Vaccines, Sterile Supplies, Controlled Drugs and Pet Food Damaged Stock & Discrepancies Stock Storage Safe Disposal of Surplus, Outdated & Waste Supplies Module 5 – Supporting the Veterinary Surgeon in Clinical Procedures & Investigations Preparation for Clinical Procedures Assisting with Euthanasia Venepuncture (Preparation of Commonly Used Veins) Blood Sampling Tubes The Difference Between Plasma & Serum Handling Pathological Samples Media for Collection of Microbiological Samples Histology Samples and the Safe Handling of Formol Saline Packing Samples for Submission to an External Laboratory Documentation to Accompany Samples