Complex care needs and clinical nutrition

About this programme

The aim of the course is for the student, by science and best practice, to acquire in-depth theoretical knowledge and some practical knowledge in veterinary nursing for patients with complex care needs and clinical nutrition, with main focus on dogs and cats. 180 credits and 90 credits veterinary nursing or 90 credits veterinary medicine and English 6 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. 180 credits and 90 credits veterinary nursing or 90 credits veterinary medicine and English 6 The aim of the course is for the student, by science and best practice, to acquire in-depth theoretical knowledge and some practical knowledge in veterinary nursing for patients with complex care needs and clinical nutrition, with main focus on dogs and cats. The course contains the two parts "veterinary nursing for patients with complex care needs" and "clinical nutrition", partially integrated and separately. Veterinary nursing of patients with complex care needs means that knowledge of medical conditions, nutritional physiology and nutrition are interwoven. In addition, cooperation, communication and the condition of the animal and the ability of the animal owner, individualized nursing and nursing routines for different patient groups are taken into account. The course includes principles for systematic risk identification, documentation and follow-up in the nursing of patients with complex care needs. The student trains to work independently in areas such as weight pro