Current active subject description (last updated 2021/22)
Practical Studies 2
BI244F
Current active subject description (last updated 2021/22)
Practical Studies 2
BI244F
In the second training period, students will increasingly work independently with the basic veterinary nursing procedures. They will assist in operations, anesthesia and postoperative monitoring. They will actively participate in the daily routines in the clinic. Students will gain an understanding of the working day as a veterinary nurse and be able to plan and prioritize tasks, take a greater role in communication with the animal owner in regards of monitoring, control, and general guidance.
Knowledge The candidate
- knows the clinic's inventory and ordering procedures
Skills The candidate
- is capable of doing basic wound care, change bandages, various basic treatments and clinical procedures following the veterinarian's instruction
- is capable of performing the routines of maintenance, inspection and calibration of equipment and instruments
- makes basic assessments of the patients' general condition and communicate this to the veterinarian
- can assist in operations and in the monitoring of patients in anesthesia
- knows how to manage IV therapy and drugs in different ways of administration
- knows the procedures for post-operative care and monitoring
- knows the basic first aid procedures
- knows how to explain and communicate proper after-care of the animal to customers
- knows how to guide customers in the administration of drugs
- knows ho to guide customers about regular parasite treatment and the regular vaccination programmes
General competence The candidate
- is capable of planning his/her own day at the clinic, and take into account the work of the co-workers
- know the clinic's basic administrative procedures
In addition to semester fee, students must cover all costs of travel and accommodation during their practical training.
Compulsory: Bachelor in Veterinary Nursing
Practical training in clinics. Mandatory report from the student's experiences in the clinic.
The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the universitys quality assurance system.
Placemnet in a veterinary clinic in Norway, Sweden, Denmark or Finland. Eight weeks of 37,5 hours/week.