CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL HEALTH VAG015

Distance Learning Animal Health Certificate

Course Structure

Six modules must be satisfactorily completed, as follows:

Module 1.  Animal Anatomy and Physiology

Module 2.  Animal Health Care

Module 3.  Natural Health Care for Animals

Module 4.  Diagnosing Animal Diseases

Module 5.  Animal Health (Animal Husbandry II)

Module 6   Either Animal Behaviour

                or Animal Feed and Nutrition

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Module 1. Animal Anatomy and Physiology

A sound foundation course in the anatomy and physiology of animals; with particular relevance to domestic animals (e.g. Dogs, Cats, Horses, Sheep, Cattle, Pigs, Poultry, etc). There are eleven lessons:

1. Introduction, Cells & Tissues.
2. The Digestive System
3. The Circulatory System
4. The Urinary System
5. The Nervous System
6. Respiration
7. The Reproductive System
8. Muscles & Meat
9. The Skeleton
10. Animal Growth, Development and the Endocrine system
11. Comparing Different Animals

Module 2. Animal Health Care

There are twelve lessons as follows:

1. Introduction to Animal Health Care.
2. Common Health Problems in farm animals and pets
3. Animal Behaviour
   
4. Signs of Ill Health
5. Veterinary Facilities
6. Safety Procedures
7. Administration of Animal Health
8. Animal First Aid
9. Preventative Health Care
10. Routine Health Treatments Health Problems in Domestic Pets
11. Rehabilitation Care

Module 3. Natural Health Care for Animals

There are 8 lessons in this module as follows:

1. Introduction to Natural Animal Health Care
2. Signs of Ill Health
3. Natural Nutrition for Animals
4. Holistic Health Care - Maintaining Health
5. Holistic Health Care - Treating Health Problems
6. Animal Diseases & Health Problems (Domestic Animals)
7. Animal Diseases & Health Problems (Livestock)
8. Animal Health Care Case Study Research Project

Module 4. Diagnosing Animal Diseases

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1. How Animal Diseases are Diagnosed
2. Processes for Diagnosis
3. Viruses
4. Bacteria & Protazoa
5. Worms and other Parasites
6. Nutrient Problems
7. Poisoning
8. Inherited Conditions, Genetic Disorders, Age Associated Problems (eg. Organ Failure)
9. Other Illnesses

Module 5. Animal Health (Animal Husbandry II)

There are ten lessons as follows:

1. Introduction To Animal Health
2. Signs & Symptoms Of Diseases
3. Disease Classification
4. Causes & Diagnosis of Diseases
5. Treatment Of Diseases
6. Inflammation
7. Fever & Immunity
8. Tissue Repair
9. Wounds
10. Cell Changes

Module 6 - Either Animal Behaviour

 or Animal Feed and Nutrition

Animal Behaviour

There are eight lessons in this course:

1. Introduction: Influences and motivation.
2. Genetics and Behaviour.
3. Animal Perception and Behaviour.
4. Behaviour and the Environment.
5. Social Behaviour.
6. Instinct and Learning.
7. Handling Animals.
8. Behavioural Problems.

Animal Feed and Nutrition

1. Introduction To Animal Foods
2. Food Components: Carbohydrates, Fats
3. Food Components: Proteins, Minerals
4. Evaluating Foods & Digestibility
5. Classifying Foods: Part A
6. Classifying Foods: Part B
7. Classifying Foods: Part C
8. Calculating Rations: Part A
9. Calculating Rations: Part B
10. Calculating Rations: Part C
    
    
    

Animal Health Certificate Home Study Course.

Train for a career in animal health or animal welfare.

• Improve your job prospects or career in the field.

• Learn from industry experts – our tutors! 

• Study in your own time, at your own pace. 

This is a comprehensive and highly practical course; for anyone who wants to better understand the health and wellbeing of animals. It is designed to provide a foundation for employment in any type of animal care job; whether pets, domesticated farm livestock or wildlife (captive or free).