Animal Care Course

QEL808

Animal Care Studies Diploma Level 2

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Animal Care Course

Course Fees:  £699

Module 1

The Animal Body

Module 1 of the Animal Care Course covers an introduction to the physiology of the companion animal through the study of body systems as well as the causes of disease that affect companion animals.

Module 2

Canine Care

This module explores the basic needs & care of dogs including their nutritional needs. Canine care involves being able to provide enrichment and exercise activities that are appropriate to various breeds and that meet their emotional needs too. Learn about the daily health check & how to recognise general signs of health & ill-health in the dog.

Module 3

Feline Care 

Feline care involves having an understanding of the daily health check & common health problems in cats. Learn about the basic principles of first aid and gain an understanding of how to manage the first aid treatments of a range of common feline injuries.  The nutritional needs of the cat are also explored in this module. 

Module 4

Rabbit Care

The rabbit is one the most vulnerable animals kept as a pet as their needs are often poorly understood. This module of the animal care course, provides an understanding of exercise & enrichment for rabbits, their specific nutritional requirements and rabbit health & disease.

Module 5

Care of the Reptile & Invertebrate

This module is unusual in that it investigates how to care for a range of invertebrates (animal without a backbone) that are kept as ‘pets’. Caring for the the African Giant Land Snail is an example but more common, native species are also considered. Learn about the ecology of these animals as well as that of reptiles so that you can care for them properly. Accommodation for both the invertebrates and reptiles is included in this module.

Module 6

Small Animal Care 

Small animals include the guinea pig, rodents, degu and birds. Learn how to provide adequate exercise & environmental enrichment for small animals, as well as how to recognise, prevent and respond to common health disorders. This module includes information about nutrition and appropriate foods for a range of small animals.