STAR Vet Nursing Taster

Program Overview

The UCOL STAR Vet Nursing Taster course is a two-week program designed for secondary school students interested in veterinary nursing. It covers basic animal care, control and restraint, grooming, and professional issues. The course is free for learners and provides them with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in veterinary nursing.

Program Outline

Outline:

Content:

The UCOL STAR Vet Nursing Taster course covers the following topics:

• Basic animal care
• Basic control and restraint
• Basic grooming
• Confidentiality and professional issues

Structure:

• One day per week over two weeks (Friday)
• Dates:
• Palmerston North:
• August 01 - August 08, 2023
• November 10 - November 17, 2023
• Whanganui:

Modules:

• Basic animal care: This module will cover the basic needs of animals, such as food, water, shelter, and exercise.
It will also discuss common animal health problems and how to prevent them.
• Basic control and restraint: This module will teach you how to safely handle and restrain animals.
This is important for both the safety of the animal and the handler.
• Basic grooming: This module will cover the basics of grooming animals, such as brushing, bathing, and nail trimming.
• Confidentiality and professional issues: This module will discuss the importance of confidentiality in the veterinary profession.
It will also cover other professional issues, such as ethics and animal welfare.

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• The teaching methods used in this course are not specified in the context.

Faculty:

• The faculty who will be teaching this course are not specified in the context.

Unique Approaches:

• The STAR Vet Nursing Taster course is unique in that it is specifically designed for secondary school students who are interested in learning more about the veterinary nursing profession.
The course is also fees-free for learners.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Veterinary nurse
• Veterinary technician
• Animal care worker
• Animal trainer
• Animal shelter worker

Opportunities:

• The veterinary nursing profession is expected to grow in the future, as the demand for veterinary care continues to increase.
• There are many opportunities for veterinary nurses to work in a variety of settings, such as veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, and animal shelters.

Outcomes:

• Upon successful completion of the UCOL STAR Vet Nursing Taster course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in veterinary nursing.

Other:

• The UCOL STAR Vet Nursing Taster course is part of a suite of courses offered by UCOL to secondary learners seeking to explore their career options while still in school.
• The course is offered in partnership with secondary schools.

Conclusion The UCOL STAR Vet Nursing Taster course is a great opportunity for secondary school students who are interested in learning more about the veterinary nursing profession. The course is free for learners and provides them with the basic knowledge and skills that they need to pursue a career in this field.