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Certificate of Animal Health Care $499

The Certificate of Animal Health Care is an online program designed to equip you with an understanding of animal health care and basic veterinarian procedures. In this professional development course, you will learn about preventative health care, the scope of services offered by animal health care providers, and how to identify common signs of ill health in farm animals and domestic pets.
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Delivery Method
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Study Hours
50 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

Are you passionate about animal welfare and veterinary science?  Whether seeking a career in veterinary services, animal rescue, or rehabilitation, this course provides the foundational knowledge to succeed in the animal care industry.

The Certificate of Animal Health Care is a professional development course that explores ethical and legal considerations, animal health terminology, and basic handling techniques crucial to working in this exciting field.

In this animal health care course, you will learn to identify common health issues in pets and livestock, including diseases, infections, injuries, and malnutrition. You will also learn about zoonotic diseases and recognise early signs of illness to ensure timely intervention. You will explore animal behaviour, understand signs of stress and aggression, and apply safe handling techniques.

You will learn about veterinary procedures and first aid, vaccinations, parasite control, nutrition, dental care, and best practices for maintaining animal hygiene. You will also explore veterinary facilities and equipment, workplace health and safety, infection control, hazardous materials, biosecurity measures, and emergency procedures to ensure safe animal care practices.

On completion of this course, you will have the foundation knowledge to make a real difference in the lives of pets, livestock, and wildlife by ensuring proper medical care, nutrition, and support.

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us. 

Course Structure
Unit - Animal Health Care

Unit 1 – Introduction to Animal Health Care

  • The role of animal health professionals
  • The role of veterinarians
  • The role of veterinary nurses and technicians
  • The role of animal welfare officers
  • The role of zoologists and wildlife biologists
  • The role of animal nutritionists
  • Veterinary services
  • Animal welfare organisations
  • Ethical and legal considerations
  • Understanding animal health terminology
  • Basic animal handling techniques

Unit 2 – Common Health Issues in Animals

  • Identifying signs of illness in pets and livestock
  • Common diseases
  • Infections and parasites
  • Injuries and malnutrition
  • Zoonotic diseases

Unit 3 – Animal Behaviour and Handling

  • Body language in dogs
  • Body language in cats
  • Body language in horses
  • Body language in livestock
  • Recognising stress and aggression
  • Safe animal handling
  • Behavioural issues and training

Unit 4 – Veterinary Procedures and First Aid

  • Responding to common emergencies
  • Basic first aid
  • Bandaging techniques
  • Wound care
  • Safe handling and restraint
  • Preventing stress during restraint

Unit 5 – Preventative Health Care

  • Vaccinations
  • Parasite control
  • Essential nutrients for animal health
  • Nutrition and disease prevention
  • Special dietary considerations
  • Best practices for disease prevention
  • Dental care
  • Grooming
  • Hygiene

Unit 6 – Veterinary Facilities and Equipment

  • Veterinary services
  • Veterinary facilities
  • Animal care tools
  • Restraint and handling equipment
  • Maintaining a safe veterinary environment
  • Recordkeeping and patient documentation

Unit 7 – Workplace Health and Safety in Animal Care

  • Handling hazardous materials
  • Safe handling practices
  • Emergency procedures
  • Preventing workplace injuries
  • Safe lifting
  • Infection control
  • Biosecurity measures

Unit 8 – Rehabilitative and Palliative Care

  • Nursing care for injured and recovering animals
  • Managing chronic conditions
  • End of life care
  • Supporting pet owners

Unit 9 – Animal Nutrition and Feeding

  • Nutrition for dogs
  • Nutrition for cats
  • Nutrition for horses
  • Nutrition for livestock
  • Nutrition for rabbits and guinea pigs
  • Nutrition for birds
  • Special diets
  • Common feeding mistakes

Unit 10 – Career Pathways in Animal Health Care

  • Careers in Veterinary Medicine
  • Careers in Animal Welfare and Rescue
  • Careers in Livestock and Agriculture
  • Careers in Wildlife Conservation and Research
  • Careers in Animal-Assisted Therapy and Education
  • Careers in Animal Advocacy
  • Careers in Animal Health and Welfare
  • Essential skills for working in animal health care
  • Building experience through volunteering
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Estimated Duration
50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Approval and Recognition

Australian Online Courses Pty Ltd is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association that recognises quality and excellence in tertiary education providers.

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Career Outcomes

Professional development for:

  • Pet owners
  • Animal Carers
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Certificate of Animal Health Care $499
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