AHT: Mastering Companion Animal Care
R2750,00
COURSE DETAILS
- 6 months access to the online Khula Classroom
- Work through course material at your own pace
- 12 comprehensive modules
- Over 15 hours of learning material
- Downloadable course material and practice resources
- Fully CPD accredited for Animal Health Technicians for 12 CPD points
Course Overview
AHT’s bring a unique set of skills and capabilities to the veterinary industry. With increasing demands on the veterinary team, there is a growing need for Animal Health Technicians to step into small animal practice. This comprehensive 12-module course is designed to equip Animal Health Technicians with advanced skills and knowledge in all aspects of companion animal healthcare. This course provides in-depth training on topics such as diagnostics, anaesthesia, dentistry and emergency care, empowering you to deliver exceptional care and support in small animal veterinary settings.
Our courses are designed to help technicians tailor their expertise and skills to a small animal setting, in alignment with SAVC guidelines. Khula training has a key focus on client communication and patient care. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a part of the profession that truly celebrates the human-animal bond.
Course Outline
Module 1: A Dive into Companion Animal Care
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- The companion animal veterinary industry
- An AHT’s role in small animal veterinary practice
- Managing pet owner & patient stress
- The pet parent perspective
Module 2: Admin and Client Communication
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- Client communication
- Managing an unhappy client
- Communicating finances
- Admissions and discharges
- Medication requests
- Record keeping and histories
Module 3: Drug Calculations & Fluid Therapy
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- Pharmacy management
- Rules and Regulations
- Common drugs and their uses
- Drug calculations
- Administering drugs
- Fluid therapy
Module 4: Minimum Database & Laboratory Skills
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- Microscope techniques
- Minimum Database
- PCV/Haematocrit
- Principles of blood collection
- Snap tests
- Skin scrapes and impression smears
- Laboratory samples
Module 5: Anaesthetics
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- Introduction to anaesthetics
- The anaesthetic machine
- Anaesthetic drugs
- Anaesthetic monitoring
- Recovery
- Anaesthetic complications and emergencies
Module 6: Emergencies
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- The AHT’s role in emergency management
- Triage and stabilisation
- Circulatory shock
- Cardiac arrest
- Allergic reactions
- Respiratory emergencies
- Gastric dilatation and volvulus
- Feline urethral obstruction
Module 7: An Overview of Common Diseases
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- Medical terminology
- Gastrointestinal
- Musculoskeletal
- Dermatology
- Cardiorespiratory
- Urogenital
- Neurological
- Infectious diseases
Module 8: Surgery, Wound Management and Bandaging
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- Surgical instruments & packing kits
- Shaving and surgical prep of patient
- Common surgeries
- Sterile practice
- Wound healing & management
- Principles of bandaging & bandage care – how to assist the
veterinary nurse and veterinarian - Drains
Module 9: Diagnostic Imaging
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- Basic physics of X-rays
- Radiographic equipment
- Exposure factors & trouble shooting the poor quality image
- Positioning and views
Module 10: Parvovirus
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- What is Parvovirus
- Testing for Parvovirus
- Pathophysiology
- Treatment
- Patient care & monitoring
- Biosecurity
Module 11: Dentistry
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- Dog & cat dentition
- Dental disease
- Dental equipment
- Setting up for a dental
- Common dental conditions
- Assisting during dentals
- Dental care products & home care recommendations
Module 12: Puppies & Kittens
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- Vaccinations
- Nutrition
- Flea & Tick treatment
- Deworming
- Microchipping
- Sterilisation
- Socialisation & the importance of training
- Pet insurance
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