Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
ACM40418
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
21Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
23Training providers
Feb 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (ACM40418, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Veterinary Nurse
Industries
Veterinary Nursing
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for ACM40418 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 21 units: 17 core plus 4 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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ACMEQU202Handle horses safely
ACMEQU205Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
ACMEQU401Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements
ACMEQU402Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care
ACMEQU405Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare
ACMGAS307Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
ACMGAS308Communicate effectively with clients and team members
ACMHBR304Assist with artificial insemination of mares
ACMHBR312Carry out procedures for foaling down mares
ACMINF301Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
ACMMIC401Implant microchip in cats and dogs
ACMSPE301Provide basic care of amphibians
ACMSPE302Provide basic care of birds
ACMSPE303Provide basic care of common native mammals
ACMSPE304Provide basic care of domestic dogs
ACMSPE305Provide basic care of domestic cats
ACMSPE306Provide basic care of marine fish
ACMSPE307Provide basic care of freshwater fish
ACMSPE308Provide basic care of marine invertebrates
ACMSPE309Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates
ACMSPE310Provide basic care of mammals
ACMSPE311Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles
ACMSPE312Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits
ACMSUS401Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
ACMVET202Carry out daily practice routines
ACMVET401Coordinate veterinary reception duties
ACMVET402Apply imaging routines
ACMVET403Perform clinical pathology procedures
ACMVET404Perform practice office procedures
ACMVET405Coordinate and perform surgical nursing routines
ACMVET406Nurse animals
ACMVET407Carry out medical nursing routines
ACMVET408Provide nutritional advice and support for animals
ACMVET409Provide specific animal care advice
ACMVET410Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures
ACMVET411Prepare, deliver and review animal care education programs
ACMVET412Coordinate practice promotional activities
ACMVET413Prepare for anaesthesia and monitor animal anaesthesia and analgesia
ACMVET414Nurse foals
ACMVET415Provide intensive foal care and nursing
ACMVET416Assist with the preparation of veterinary drugs and poisons
ACMVET512Develop and implement specific practice policies
ACMWHS301Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the ACM40418 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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