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Faculty of Animal Welfare

WEL-01:
Introduction to Animal Welfare and Nurses Aid - 01


This very popular and rewarding program probes into the field of animal welfare and basic nursing techniques, this program is uniquely designed for those students wanting to begin a fantastic and exciting career in a vet hospital, rescue centre or wildlife shelter.

This program covers a wealth of knowledge and skills.

Program - Our most popular program; This exciting and unique program is offered via Distance Education or through our Online Teaching facility in a progressive learning format, with each section of the program building on from the previous.

Award - The program which leads to a:
ASPCS Certificate in Animal Welfare & Nurses Aid, which is endorsed by the P.R.I.D.E Guild can be completed at the students own pace and in the privacy of their own home. Students often follow on with the program in Junior Animal Nursing Assistant.

Assessments - This program contains of seven main modules and assessments and two research projects.

Tutor - Each student is assigned a professional tutor who works with you throughout the course and a career management team.

We have been delivering successful training programs in the professional pet care industry for over 10 years and aided many graduates in setting up their own successful business.

Our programs are updated each 6 months, and this professional program is bought to you with proven assessment tasks, beautifully presented materials and professionally trained tutors and assessors that are registered education facilitators to help you throughout your learning journey.

$535.00 includes complimentary textbook

Subjects include:
Module 1: What is Responsible Pet
Ownership?
Choosing the right breed
Council Registration/Microchipping
Grooming Your Dog
Basic Training
Issues related to Responsible
Pet Ownership

Module 2: Puppy Paediatrics
Starting off on the Right Paw!
Vaccinations
Worming Protocols
Heartworm Disease
   and Prevention
Fleas
De-sexing
Dental Care

Module 3: Geriatric Care
Husbandry
Healthcare
Common Ailments
Kidney Disease
Vision Impairment
Heart Condition
Arthritis
Behavioural Changes

Module 4: Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Basic Anatomy
The Senses

Module 5: Nutrition
Importance of Nutrition
Processed Foods
Natural Foods

Module 6: First Aid
Shock
Bleeding
Heat Stroke
Broken Bones
CPR

Module 7: Cat Care & Management
Grooming
Housing
Healthcare
Bladder Stones
Feline Urinary Stones