Certificate of Veterinary Nursing in Emergency and Critical Care

We are pleased to announce that we are now inviting applications for the April 2012 intake of the small animal Cert VN ECC.

The course comprises 6 distance learning units, each containing 3 outcomes. Each student will be provided with tutor support throughout the course, which takes approximately 18 months (9 weeks per unit) to complete.

Successful completion of the course will give a level 4 qualification and a Certificate of Veterinary Nursing in Emergency & Critical Care. This certificate is awarded by City & Guilds and NPTC in conjunction with Vets Now Ltd.

Course costs

Course cost is £500 + VAT (£600).  Please note Vets Now staff & Member Practices are entitled to a 10% discount (please quote VNS or VNMP on your application to be eligible for this discount) 

Examination fees are currently £150.00 + VAT.  Payment is not required at the start of the course for these, only once you have registered to sit the final examinations.

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Certificate Entry Requirements

Candidates should have:
• A VN qualification and be either RCVS listed or registered.
• A minimum of one year’s post qualification small animal work-based experience.
• Be currently working in a predominantly small animal practice/unit with a good case load.

Course Content

The course is divided into 6 core units, each containing 3 outcomes.  You have 9 weeks to complete each unit and submit the coursework assignments (1 per outcome, so 3 per unit) for marking by your tutor.  The assignments are comprised of short answer questions, which assess the practical activites and the underpinning knowledge of the units that are not assessed in the final examination. 

The course content is theory based, rather than case studies, so the information contained within the course notes should be sufficient to complete the assignments.  However, it is expected that some evidence of practical learning and further reading be exhibited in your submissions and this would be considered in the marking.

Each student will be allocated a tutor who will mark your assignments and provide you with feedback.  There is also a forum available in the student zone of www.vetecc.com where you can chat to other students, raise questions or discuss your assignments.  Tutor feedback is also available via the forum.

A Student Liaison Officer is also available, should you have any queries, problems or have any feedback regarding the course.

Approximate length of completion for the course is 18 months, with intakes every 6 months in April and September.

To view the course content and unit titles you can download the course information sheet on the link below.

Final award of the Certificate

Final award of the certificate is dependant on sucessful completion of all three final assessments.  The final assessments are comprised of two 90 min written papers and one 60 min practical station assessment.  All the assessments will take place over one day at Penguin House, Dunfermline. 

Examinations will be held every 6 months in March and September (depending on demand)

Further Information

Click here to download the course information sheet.

Click on the links here to download an application and equal opportunities forms and return both to vncertecc@vets-now.com or fax to 01383 808067 FAO The Training team.

If you would like any further information, or have any queries or questions you can contact us by email on vncertecc@vets-now.com or call 01383 628721