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SEG ABC Level 2 Certificate Animal Nursing Assistant Online

About the course

The ANA course is an online course designed for those students currently working in veterinary practice who wish to expand their knowledge and practical skills; it provides a recognised and valued qualification. It allows students to progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.

On successful completion of the course, students will have attained 3 x GCSE equivalents including Science. Students who do not already hold GCSEs at Grade C or above – English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent qualifications) will be unable to progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.

Location: Myerscough College (Preston)
Course length: 12 months
Available course dates: Please select a start date & location before you apply.

Location: Myerscough College (Preston)
Start date: September

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Location: Myerscough College (Preston)
Start date: January

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Course modules

Year 1

Year 1

Maintain animal accommodation

Includes practical assessment

Principles of infection control for animal nursing assistants

Includes practical assessment

Companion Animal Parasitology and Zoonosis

Provide Basic Nursing Treatments to Animals

Includes practical assessment

Provide Nutrition to Animals

Includes practical assessment

Introduction to Animal Anatomy and Physiology

Includes an online exam to be taken on Preston campus

Principles of Companion Animal Pharmacology

Includes practical assessment

Principles of Animal Nursing Assistance

Includes practical assessment

Principles of Companion Animal Anaesthesia and Fluid Therapy

Entry requirements & additional information

Entry requirements

There are no qualification pre-requisites for those 19 and over, qualification requirements only apply to under 19’s.

GCSE (Level 2) English Language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (equivalents will be accepted upon review).

If not employed in a veterinary practice, the student must secure a minimum of one day per week (8 hrs) in a small animal/mixed veterinary practice - this can be voluntary (un-paid). This is required in order to develop the practical nursing skills required to successfully complete the practical assessments.

The veterinary practice does not need to be an RCVS Training Practice.

Learning and assessment

This course consists of nine units in total and is delivered wholly online.

The A&P exam is taken on the main Preston campus. Currently there will only be one exam date per cohort.

Assessment methods for the other units involve completing short answer questions and 5 units also include observed practical assessments (taken in the practice).

Progression

Successful completion of the Certificate course can be used to support application for enrolment onto the Level 3 Veterinary Nursing Diploma.

Special requirements

Funding ; Information relating to funding should be directed to studentfinance@myerscough.ac.uk in the first instance.

Cost; SEG L2 ANA Certificate = £633 + £91.00 exam/Registration fee

Veterinary Nursing

Myerscough School of Veterinary Nursing has been an established provider of education and training for veterinary nurses for more than 35 years, with approval from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons granted in 1975. In this time the College has successfully taught many small animal and equine student nurses from all parts of Britain and Europe.

Veterinary Nurses (VNs) work alongside veterinary surgeons and provide a high standard of care and treatment for animals. This includes skilled supportive care for ill animals as well as undertaking minor surgery, monitoring animals during anaesthesia, providing medical treatments and carrying out diagnostic tests.

A Proud History

Myerscough College has been providing excellent veterinary nursing training for more than 35 years, meaning thousands of qualified vet nurses have left us to join the industry since we began.

Myerscough College - approved by the RCVS

Royal College Approved

The veterinary nursing programme at Myerscough College has been approved by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons since 1975, so you can be assured that you're learning with the best.

Fantastic Facilities

Our state-of-the-art Veterinary Nursing Training Centre opened in 2013 and provides fantastic teaching and research facilities including fully equipped small animal theatres, a radiography and dark room with ancillary equipment and ultrasound scanner. The centre also features anatomical, topographical and resuscitation models and rehabilitation wards.