Learn the basics of animal nursing in this one-year course covering health, husbandry and nutrition. This course offers a blended learning approach, so you’ll build skills through a mixture of hands-on tasks (at your designated placement) together with theory lessons delivered online via Microsoft Teams by your designated Askham Bryan tutor. For any practical tasks you are unable to complete at your placement, we have a facility at our dedicated animal learning centre – which includes a fully-equipped mock vet practice – to help you complete these with an expert tutor. Typically, students studying this course progress onto the Level 3 Diploma Veterinary Nursing course (VetSkill).
Applicants should be aged 19 or over
ideally have a placement as an auxiliary nurse in a veterinary practice, or in an animal-related placement.
Fees may be different for students dependent on circumstances, please contact us for further details.
This is a course that is fully dedicated to animal nursing students
Units Studied:
Assessments:
A portfolio of work-related skills forms part of the assessment of this course, along with examinations, tests, assignments, witness testimony and practical assessments (at the college).
Support:
You will have a Course Manager and an Academic Tutor to help you throughout the course, to help you achieve your goals and resolve any problems you may have. If you have any specialist support needs please highlight this on your application and we can arrange for a meeting with the student support team.
‘The distance learning course was a good for me as a adult learner and having to work at the same time. The ANA course is a excellent introduction to Veterinary Nursing’ Stephanie (Certificate Animal Nursing student)
Applicants should be aged 19 or over, ideally have a placement as an auxiliary nurse in a veterinary practice, or in an animal-related placement.
Applicants are normally expected to have a level 2 already in English and Maths.
Students that successfully complete the course, and fulfil the entry criteria, can apply to progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing. This can be studied as a full-time students or as an apprenticeship.
On successful completion of this students course will be able to provide auxiliary nursing support within veterinary practices and may wish to continue study to qualify as a Registered Veterinary Nursing, a regulated profession.
Students will be supported to secure a suitable and relevant work experience placement.
Students must undertake a compulsory work placement and complete 150 hours to successfully pass the course.
Fees may be different for students dependent on circumstances, please contact us for further details.
Course cost may be different if you reside in a devolved areaapplications@askham-bryan.ac.uk . To find out more please visit out finance page for advice for over 19 applicants or email us: abcfee@askham-bryan.ac.uk
Some fee remission may be available, and applicants are encouraged to make individual enquiries in their local geographical area.
York is the College's residential campus and is located just four miles from York city centre. At York we offer a full range of subject areas and levels including Apprenticeships, Level 1-3 Diplomas, Foundation, Top Up and BSc Honours Degrees.
“Askham Bryan College is a fantastic college. It has been a pleasure learning here. All the tutors are willing to go above and beyond to ensure you have the best knowledge possible. I would recommend this college to anyone wanting to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse. ”
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