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Syllabus

DO0135 Advanced veterinary nursing anaesthesia care , 15.0 Credits

Fördjupning inom djuromvårdnad med inriktning anestesisjukvård

Subjects

Veterinary Nursing

Education cycle

Master’s level

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to



180 credits

120 credits veterinary nursing or veterinary medicine or physiotherapy

10 credits animal anatomy and animal physiology

English 6

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to provide theoretical and, to some extent, practical knowledge of anaesthesia care primarily for the species horse, dog and cat.

After completing the course, the student should be able to

• formulate perianaesthetic and analgesic veterinary nursing care plans based on physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, appropriate health assessment and evidence-based guidelines,
• conduct clinical reasoning based on simulation scenarios,
• discuss communication for effective management of interdisciplinary care teams in the anaesthesia unit, 
• critically examine and evaluate scientific literature in anaesthesia care,
• critically analyse clinical situations within anaesthetic care,
• manage emergencies, according to research and proven experience, in a care team,
• apply , safety regulations and recommendations for work environment and environmental impact within anaesthesia care.

Content

The course covers evidence-based anaesthetic care in veterinary nursing, based on situation-based care of patients with various types of injuries and diseases, and related ethical issues.

The course uses different teaching methods to promote student learning and discussions through: lectures, demonstrations, exercises, practical skills training and seminars where the students actively lead the implementation. The student practices a scientific approach to anesthesia care, ethics, animal welfare and responsibility issues related to the area. The course includes handling of models, cadavers and live animals.

The course focuses on the following general skills:
Critical thinking, scientific methods, information skills, problem solving, independence and oral communication.

*The following sections are mandatory:
*Seminar, demonstrations, exercises and practical skills training

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written exams and approved participation in mandatory sections.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

**Course package in Veterinary Nursing master´s level**

**Course package A: Advanced Veterinary nursing: Science and Anaesthesia care, 30 hp**

- DO0132 Veterinary Nursing - a scientific approach, 15 credits
- DO0135 Advanced veterinary nursing anaesthesia care, 15 credits

Responsible department

Department of Clinical Sciences