Ireland

Veterinary - Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Nursing

Course code: DK_NAERV_8
Level: Level 8
Award: Minor Certificate (Level 8 NFQ)
Classification: Minor
Awarding body: Dundalk Institute of Technology
Duration: 1 semester, part-time, on-campus. 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.

Programme summary

The 10-credit part-time programme focuses on developing knowledge and skills in small animal emergency and critical care for veterinary nurses. It was identified in response to skills needs identified in internal and external surveys.

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.

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