Practical Studies III
Knowledge
- broad knowlegde of key isssues, procedures, instruments and methods in veterinary nursing
Skills
- be abel to monitor and assess the status of patients with minor medical problems
- know the procedures for monitoring, assessing and caring for critically ill patients
- know the principles of first aid
- be abel to administer drugs in different ways and fluids
- be able to prepare and perform the relevant diagnostiv imaging procedures
- be able to prepare patients, facilities and equipment for surgery
- be abel to assist during medical and surgical procedures and anaesthesia
General competence
- be able to follow different types of patients from arrival to delivery, including informing owners
- themselves be able to get to know and carry out all daily routines, including instruments, in a companion animal clinic
- be able to ensure the safety of the patient and staff inn all procedures
- can discuss and share experiences with other professionals in veterinary nursing and hence contribute to the improvement of clinical work
No tuition fees. Costs for semester registration and course literature apply. The university require that students have a laptop.
The student will have to cover travel and accomodation expenses.
- Practice at an external small animal clinic with a supervisor (demonstrations, individual guidance, and skill training)
- Mandatory participation (MD) in a seminar prior to the practice
- Written submissions
The practice period is 20 consecutive weeks, with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, at a clinic in the Nordic region approved by Nord University. The student is expected to adhere to the work hours and regulations of the practice clinic. The student's progress will be documented continuously in a practice manual, and this, along with feedback from the clinic supervisor, will be the basis for the assessment. Please refer to the guidelines for practice for the Bachelor's program in Animal Care at Nord University.
Upon registration in the course, the student commits to:
- Comply with the internal regulations of the practice clinic.
- Adhere to the confidentiality requirements in accordance with Norwegian legislation and sign a confidentiality agreement if required by the practice clinic.
- Collaborate with the practice clinic's contact person, colleagues, and customers, and perform the job to the best of their ability.
- Discuss any needs, problems, or concerns with the practice clinic's contact person and/or the university as soon as they arise.
- Consistently fill out the practice manual and inform if the practice arrangement is interrupted.
Compound assessment, grading scale Passed / Not Passed
- Compulsory participation - on seminar , comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
- Written assignment, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Passed / Not Passed.
- Practical examination , comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Passed / Not Passed.
- Practice, 20 weeks, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale Passed / Not Passed.
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