ACM40412 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Dual qualification with degree-
The Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (ACM40410) is offered through GVEC as a dual qualification for those students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Veterinary Technology.

AN ENHANCEMENT TO THE BACHELOR DEGREE
The embedding of the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing within the degree allows undergraduates to undertake the academic qualification with a vocational alignment to enhance the value of their Bachelor Degree. The Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, which is an ‘industry-based’ qualification, will provide you with a higher level of clinical skills in combination with underpinning knowledge of veterinary practice procedures - attributes sought after by many employers in the sector. 

GET YOUR CAREER OFF TO A FLYING START
Enhanced clinical skills via the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, are a distinct advantage in achieving employment in the industry, with graduates ‘fit for practice’ upon graduation. Candidates should expect that access to a veterinary clinic whilst undertaking study for this qualification will be essential for meeting assessment requirements.

The competencies of this course will be primarily aligned and delivered through the academic program ‘Bachelor of Applied Science’ (Veterinary Technology) through the University of Queensland. 

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE WITHOUT THE GAPS 
Gaps in knowledge and practical skills that are not covered in the degree will be covered during fortnightly meetings/tutorials with your trainer and gained through experience when placed within the industry.
On completion you will be able to apply OHS, safe working and quality assurance practices to industry standards and be able to perform the duties of a veterinary nurse working under minimal supervision.

THESE DUTIES INCLUDE;
• reception and administrative duties,
• veterinary medical nursing,
• veterinary surgical nursing,
• general cleaning and hygiene,
• technical maintenance,
• animal care,
• veterinary clinical pathology procedures,
• veterinary radiographic procedures
• veterinary anaesthetic nursing

Pathways into the qualification
• Must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Veterinary Technology

Units of study
A total of twenty three (23) units of competency must be achieved as specified below:

The 19 core competencies are:
ACMGAS204A Feed and water animals
ACMGAS205A Assist in health care of animals
ACMGAS208A Source information for animal care needs
ACMGAS202A Participate in workplace communications
ACMINF301A Comply with infection control policies & procedures in animal work
ACMOHS301A Contribute to occupational health & safety processes
ACMVET201A Carry out veterinary nursing reception duties
ACMVET202A Carry out daily routines
ACMVET203A Assist with surgery preparation
ACMVET401A Coordinate patient admission and discharge
ACMVET402A Apply imaging routines
ACMVET403A Perform clinic pathology procedures
ACMVET404A Perform clinic office procedures
ACMVET405A Carry out surgical nursing routines
ACMVET406A Nurse animals
ACMVET407A Carry out medical nursing routines
ACMVET408A Coordinate and perform theatre routines
ACMVET409A Provide specific animal care advice
ACMVET410A Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures

4 elective competencies to be chosen from the following competencies related to veterinary practice:

ACMEQU402A Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care
ACMEQU405A Monitor and maintain horse health and welfare
ACMSPE304A  Provide basic care of dogs
ACMSPE305A  Provide basic care of domestic cats
ACMVET413A  Develop and implement specific clinic policies
ACMVET414A  Nurse foals
AHCHBR202A Handle young horses
AHCHBR203A Provide daily care of horses
ACMMIC401A  Implant microchip in cats and dogs

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