Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nursing
NOW ENROLLING
Course Overview
This course consists of one 10-credit module which is delivered on a part-time basis over one semester. The course content includes: Common critical care presentations; Appraisal of the critically ill animal; Emergency nursing skills; CPCR; Current practice in veterinary emergency and critical care.
What makes this course different
Professional Development
Opportunity for continuing professional development and achievement of CVE points
Specialist Knowledge
This course supports the development of skills and knowledge in practice which will lead to enhanced patient care, and facilitates the development of specialist knowledge and skills in emergency and critical care nursing.
Career Opportunities
This course was identified as being of high relevance to many veterinary nurses in practice and will enhance skills and knowledge in the areas of emergency and critical care of small animals. It will also be of value to veterinary nurses who wish to specialise in this area or move to a more senior role within the practice.
Course Delivery and Modules
This module is co-delivered with the full-time BSc in Veterinary Nursing programme so the timetables are interdependent. The programme will be delivered on the DkIT campus over two days per week.
There are 3 hours of lectures each week. There is also a weekly three-hour practical class.
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Course Content
This 10-credit module will cover small animal emergency and critical care for veterinary nurses.
Module Learning Outcome:
- Apply the principles of critical care to a range of common clinical presentations.
- Appraise the critically ill animal.
- Provide emergency and critical nursing care skills.
- Provide effective CPCR as part of a veterinary care team.
More information about this course can be found at https://courses.dkit.ie/index.cfm/page/module/moduleId/57082
Fees and Funding
Course fee is €700 payable in 2 instalments as follows:
- Instalment 1: €200 (non-refundable) is payable to confirm your acceptance of a course place.
- Instalment 2: €500 is payable by the 28th February.
Fees
€700
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum of a BSc in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent) which is registerable with the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirement may be considered for entry using the Institute's Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) procedures. Learn more about RPL at DkIT
How To Apply
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
Ask us a Question
If you have a question about the Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nursing please ask it below and we will get back to you.
Dr Siobhan Jordan
Acting Head of Department of Agriculture, Food and Animal Health
Email: Siobhan.Jordan@dkit.ieDisclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).
