Sneak Peek
Animal Health and Welfare Short Course
Course Code: SGA4
Course Duration: 20 hours (minimum, self paced study, commonly 2 to 8 weeks, less or longer as you need)
Optimum health is essential for the well being and longevity of all animals. It is the responsibility of animal owners or carers to ensure the welfare of the animals within their care are met.
- Learn to help animals deal with health problems
- Understand animal health and welfare services
- Look after your own animals; or develop your career potential in animal welfare or veterinary services
This course is appropriate for anyone interested in working with animals including on a farm, a wildlife park or a veterinary practice.
COURSE CONTENT
LESSON 1 INTRODUCTION
LESSON 2 PREVENTING DISEASE AND INJURY
LESSON 3 UNDERSTANDING & INSPECTING HEALTH ISSUES
LESSON 4 ANIMAL FIRST AID
LESSON 5 SOME COMMON ILLNESSES IN ANIMALS A-F
LESSON 6 SOME COMMON ILLNESSES IN ANIMALS G-N
LESSON 7 SOME COMMON ILLNESSES IN ANIMALS O-Z
FINAL ASSESSMENT
How This Course Works
- 20-hour, self-paced course
- Fully online
- Optional, very practical set tasks throughout
- Automated self-assessment tests
- 'Certificate of Completion' on achieving a 60% pass rate on a final assessment