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Email:he@myerscough.ac.uk
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University Centre Myerscough
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Bilsborrow
Preston
PR3 0RY
Advanced Veterinary Nursing
- Certificate
- 1 Years
- Part-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Preston Campus
- Awarded by:
- University of Lancashire
Course summary
This Certificate Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Teaching, Coaching & Mentoring) allows RVNs to further advance their knowledge and skills over a minimum of only one academic year, making continued engagement with education a viable option for all qualified veterinary nurses. Obtaining the Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Nursing will allow RVNs to showcase their advanced skillset and knowledge, benefitting not only the professional, educational and personal development of the RVN, but the veterinary industry as a whole.
Modules
Evidence-based Practice and Research Skills
The aim of this Level 5 module is to foster research awareness, the development of transferrable skills, including the capacity for self-management and the concept of life-long learning. It will also enable students to develop the skills to locate and critically appraise research and present this information to an acceptable academic standard and cultivate the student’s knowledge of a topic from their professional discipline as a basis for future action. Experimental and exploratory designs will be taught so that data and observations can be assessed for accuracy and reliability. The appropriateness of the investigational or exploratory methods will be explored together with suitable data analytical techniques. Methods of reporting the results of scientific investigations and explorations will be appraised.
Preparing to Teach in Veterinary Nursing
The aim of this Level 6 module is to enhance the student’s teaching skills in practice, developing them as a professional role model within veterinary practice. Underpinning theories, relevant to teaching will be explored such as; recognising learning styles, reflective practice and the value of Codes of Conduct. Exploring theories, techniques, styles and processes of teaching will enhance the students’ abilities concerning the use of their knowledge to motivate and influence individual staff members and teams, in order to establish powerful and lasting change within practice.
Coaching and Mentoring in Veterinary Nursing
The aim of this Level 6 module is to enhance the student’s coaching and mentoring skills in practice, developing them as a professional role model within veterinary practice. Underpinning theories, relevant to mentoring and coaching will be explored such as; recognising learning and communication styles, reflective practice and the value of Codes of Conduct. Exploring theories, techniques, styles and processes of mentoring and coaching will enhance the students’ abilities concerning the use of their knowledge to motivate and influence individual staff members and teams, in order to establish powerful and lasting change within practice.
Assessment method
Students will undertake a variety of assessments including a combination of coursework, unseen written examinations and practical assessments. The coursework assessment methods will include essays, patient case reports, case studies, reflective journals and reflective columns. The practical assessments include practical skills assessments, problem-solving triple jump assessments and presentations.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Veterinary Surgeons, Royal College of
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Preston Campus
Study options
- Certificate • Part-Time • 1 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University Centre Myerscough has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelNot accepted
T LevelNot accepted
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherNot accepted
Access to HE DiplomaNot accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not accepted
All students must be qualified registered veterinary nurses (RVN), included on the RCVS Small Animal or Equine Register, holding the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, or the FdSc Veterinary Nursing, or the Diploma of Higher Education Clinical Veterinary Nursing, or the BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing qualifications (or equivalencies).
Prior to commencing their studies, all students must provide confirmation that they have enrolled with the RCVS, indicating where they intend to study the Cert AVN. Upon completion, students will then be eligible to apply to the RCVS to claim their RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Nursing status; this will be awarded at the discretion of the RCVS.
Students holding the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Licence to Practise qualification must additionally have a minimum of twelve months of post-qualification experience and 15 hours CPD, taken from the date of first registration on the RCVS List of RVNs. It is desirable for applicants CPD to include some hours dedicated to their Cert AVN.
During their studies students are required to be employed in, or have agreed access to placement in, a suitable professional/clinical environment, tailored to their area of focussed study for a minimum of 12 weeks per academic year. A letter must be supplied by the practice as part of the application indicating both its status and willingness to support the student during the course regarding access to a suitable caseload. A similar letter as above will be required where students are seconded to another practice as part of the course. Students who work as locum RVNs are advised to ring and speak to a member of the veterinary nursing teaching team to discuss their situation and suitability for the course.
Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 7.0 or equivalent. The applicant must forward evidence of eligibility to the College prior to acceptance on the course. All offers may be subject to successful entry assessment and/or interview.
For further information about the course please contact the Course Tutor, Rebecca Gillett: rgillett@myerscough.ac.uk
In addition to the main application form, please complete the Cert AVN Initial RCVS Enrolment Form and return this via email to HE@myerscough.ac.uk, and copy in rgillett@myerscough.ac.uk, prior to commencing the course. Please do not pay the fee for this directly to the RCVS; during your initial study days we will check through these forms and you will make the payment to Myerscough College, who will then pay the entire cohorts' enrolment fee to the RCVS via BACS. https://www.ucmyerscough.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/veterinary-nursing/certificate-in-advanced-veterinary-nursing-teaching-coaching-and-mentoring/
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- You may be required to attend an interview and will be contacted directly if this is the case.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System at level 7.0 or equivalent. |
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Fees and funding
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