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QUALIFICATION - CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL HEALTH VAG015

1-2 year part time on line certificate covering animal health care illnesses, preventative health care, treatment options and more. For support staff in animal industries; on farms, for pets or wildlife.

  • Course Code CT
  • Duration (approx) 600 hours
  • Qualification Certificate

Course Description

Animal Health & Welfare Training

This course covers different approaches to animal healthcare - natural and conventional. It also covers things like animal anatomy and physiology, and animal diseases. 

Learn all aspects of animal health & how to optimise it

Study this course to:

  • Understand animals - anatomy, physiology, nutrition, behaviour.
  • Become skilled in animal welfare.
  • Discover how to prevent animal health issues.
  • Determine how to recognise and treat animal health problems.

Benefits of this course:

  • 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).

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the QUALIFICATION - CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL HEALTH VAG015
 ANIMAL DISEASES BAG219
 ANIMAL HEALTH CARE VAG100
 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY I (ANIMAL ANATOMY and PHYSIOLOGY) BAG101
 NATURAL ANIMAL HEALTH CARE BAG218
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 2 of the following 3 modules.
 ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR BAG203
 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY II (ANIMAL HEALTH) BAG201
 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY III (FEED AND NUTRITION) BAG202

Become an Expert in Animal Health

  • Suitable for anyone wanting to work in animal health care.
  • Increase your knowledge of animal health and animal disease, including more on natural health care.
  • This course may provide a valuable foundation for working in animal refuges, zoos, pet services, farm production, or manufacturing/supply/marketing of animal care products or equipment.
  • Start anytime, study at your own pace while working and gaining experience (whether in a paid or volunteer capacity); building your knowledge and skills for a successful business or career.
Duration: 600 hour course consisting of six 100 hour modules. 
 

Why Study This Course?

This course will:

  • Provide you with a detailed and thorough knowledge of animal health and care.
  • Improve your job and career prospects in animal health care.
  • Expand your existing knowledge.
  • Help you to specialise in animal health.
  • Allow you to study online to fit around your other commitments.
  • Enable you to learn with industry experts.

Any Questions?

Please click here to contact a tutor Or Request a course handbook here.
Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

Alison Pearce (animal)B.Sc.(Hons) in Animal Science. Masters Degree in Ecotourism. P.G.Cert. Ed. (Science). Alison's first job was in 1982 as a stockwoman, working with pigs in Yorkshire. Within a few years she of that she was working for the University of Western Australia as a Research Technician and instructor with their school of Agricultural Science.In 1989 she moved to Melbourne University as Unit Manager and Instructor in Animal Husbandry. By the mid 1990's she moved back to England to work in Animal Care and Veterinary Nursing at Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture. Throughout her career, Alison has developed and delivered courses in veterinary nursing and animal sciences for vocational colleges and universities in Australia, New Zealand and Australia. She has built a high level of expertise and an outstanding international reputation as an expert in animal sciences.
Dr. Gareth PearceGraduated from the University of Nottingham in 1982 with a B.Sc.(Hons) in Animal Science. Between 82 and 85 worked as Research Assistant and Demonstator in Animal Science at the University of Leeds. Over more than 30 years he has furthered his studies, obtaining eight significant university qualifications including degrees in Veterinary Science, Wildlife Conservation and Animal Behaviour. Gareth has significant teaching experience around the world as a faculty member at eight different universities including Associate Professor at Murdoch University and Director of Studies in Veterinary Science at Cambridge University. He has over 100 prestigious research papers published, and enjoys an outstanding international reputation in the fields of animal and veterinary science.
Marius Erasmus Subsequent to completing a BSc (Agric) degree in animal science, Marius completed an honours degree in wildlife management, and a masters degree in production animal physiology. Following the Masters degree, he has worked for 9 years in the UK, and South Africa in wildlife management, dairy, beef and poultry farming.

Check out our eBooks

Animal HealthUnderstand animal health issues, diseases and how identify and manage illnesses and injuries. Animals can become sick for many different reasons -diseases caused by infections, injuries, poisoning, genetic disorders, poor nutrition and other things.
Animal PsychologyExplore how animals think and comare how this differs between different animals (and humans)
Caring for DogsA book for both students and dog owners. This book has been designed to complement our dog care and pet care courses; but also to provide a sound foundation for choosing the right breed, and caring for a dog whether as a pet, or a working animal. Contents cover Breeds, Creating a healthy home for dogs, legal issues, dog biology, recognising poor health, parasites, illnesses, nutrition, reproduction, dog psychology, behavioural development, training tips, behaviour problems, grooming, working in the dog industry, and more.
Horse CareThis book is an accumulation of information from biology, agricultural science and veterinary medicine. It looks to explore and explain the fundamentals of appropriate horse care aims and techniques. In doing so it will consider horsemanship as a combination of art and science.

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