Anaesthesia care in veterinary nursing

About this programme

The purpose of the course is to provide theoretical and, to some extent, practical knowledge of anaesthesia care primarily for the species horse, dog and cat. 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 purpose of the course is to provide theoretical and, to some extent, practical knowledge of anaesthesia care primarily for the species horse, dog and cat. The course covers evidence-based anaesthetic care in veterinary nursing, based on situation-based care of patients with various types of injuries and diseases, and related ethical issues. To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used: lectures, demonstrations exercises, practical skills training and seminars where the students actively lead the implementation. The student practices a scientific approach to anesthesia care, ethics, animal welfare and responsibility issues related to the area. The course includes training on models. Training on cadavers and live animals may be included. Critical thinking, scientific methods, information skills, problem solving, independence and oral communication. Chambers D, Huang C, Matthews G. Basic Physiology for Anaesthetists . Second edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press; second edition 2019 (version 2, May 2023).