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Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (Online Learning) PgCert (ICL)

Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (Online Learning) PgCert (ICL)

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Study mode

Online

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Flexible Learning Design Veterinary Science

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

In veterinary management of animals, anaesthesia (rendering animals unconscious to permit procedures) and analgesia (reducing the pain an animal is suffering) have vital importance in improving animal welfare, as well as permitting the ongoing developments in medical and surgical advances.

Knowledge and advances in anaesthesia over the last 20 years have been considerable.

We can use techniques to block sensation locally or over a region of the body not just total unconsciousness.

We have an array of drugs and methods of drug administration available to us in our fight against pain.

Anaesthesia has always carried risks, and we have an increasing availability of monitoring equipment to help us monitor the physiological function of the body during anaesthesia with the aim of reducing morbidity and mortality in our animals.

Modules

This course will provide students with knowledge of physiological and pharmacological mechanisms associated with anaesthesia and analgesia and how common drugs act.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£6,390

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£6,390

Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in veterinary medicine or veterinary nursing.