Veterinary Degrees Online

Establishment of training:
Polytechnic Institute of Santarém – Santarém School of Agricultural
2.
Title of the course of technological specialization:
Veterinary Care
3.
Area of training which includes:
640 – Veterinary Care
4.
Professional to prepare:
The technical professional veterinary care is that, independently or under
supervision of a veterinarian, carries out the planning, organization and
implementation of a set of activities in the care of animal health
either in the area of livestock, whether in the area of pets, or in
technology sectors in support of veterinary medicine, and laboratory testing
clinics.
5.
List of skills to acquire:
Support to carry out clinical and surgical activity under the supervision of the Medical
Veterinary;
To support the administration of drugs, under the guidance of the veterinarian;
To sampling, packaging and dispatch to laboratory;
Perform laboratory procedures and techniques of diagnostic aids;
Implement requirements for accommodation and management of animal production and
company to ensure the conditions of welfare;
Run and control techniques associated with animal identification;
Run the techniques of hygiene and shearing of animals and production company;
Support for assisted reproduction techniques, eg artificial insemination;
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6. Training Plan
Working Time
(Hours)
Components
Training
Area
competence
Unit training
Total
(3)
Contact
(4)
ECTS
(5)
Management and
Marketing
Marketing
50
38
1.5
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Anatomy and Physiology
Animal
64
50
2.0
general and scientific
Biosciences
Biology
50
38
1.5
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Hygiene and health
animal
103
72
4.0
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Ethology and welfare
animal
90
71
3.5
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Systems
Livestock
90
71
3.5
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Introduction to
pharmacology
103
72
4.0
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Technical assistant
of diagnosis
103
72
4.0
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Medical Nursing
of small animals
104
72
4.0
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Medical Nursing
of large animals
104
72
4.0
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Nursing
surgical and
anesthetics
103
71
4.0
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Beauty care
90
71
3.5
Technology
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Epidemiology and
public health
90
71
3.5
context of
work
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
stage
465
455
17.0
TOTAL
1609
1296
60.0
Notes:
In column (3) indicates the total hours of work as defined in
Decree-Law No 42/2005 of 22 February.
In column (4) indicates the hours of contact, according to the definition in point
d) Article 2. and of paragraph 1 of Article 15th of the Decree-Law No 88/2006 of 23 May.
In column (5) provides an indication of the credits under the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation
System (European system of transfer and accumulation of credits), determined in accordance with the
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7. Subject areas in which the applicant must have approval for the purposes
under Article 8th of the Decree-Law No. 88/2006:
Microbiology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Health, Safety and Health at
Work; Informatics.
7. Number of trainees:
No maximum of trainees
In each entry of new trainees
15
Registration in progress simultaneously
20
8. Plan for additional training (Article 8th of the DL No 88/2006 of 23 May):
Working Time
(Hours)
Components
Training
Area
competence
Unit
training
Total
(3)
Contact
(4)
ECTS
(5)
Biosciences
Microbiology
106
54
3
Science
Chemical
Biochemistry
106
54
3
Biosciences
Ecology
106
54
3
Production
Agricultural
Hygiene,
Security and
Health at
Work
106
54
3
general and scientific
Technology
Information
Hardware
106
54
3
Notes:
In column (3) indicates the total hours of work in accordance with the definition given
Decree-Law No 42/2005 of 22 February.
In column (4) indicates the hours of contact, according to the definition in
d) Article 2. and of paragraph 1 of Article 15th of the Decree-Law No 88/2006 of 23
May.
In column (5) provides an indication of the credits under the European Credit Transfer and
Accumulation System (European system of transfer and accumulation of credits),
determined in accordance with Decree-Law No 42/2005 of 22 February

Entry Requirements:

If you believe you meet the following entry criteria with alternative evidence please contact us to assess your eligibility for this programme.
Academic Requirements:

You must demonstrate one of the following: 36 credits in NCEA including:
12 credits in NCEA L2 in biology or physical education,
12 credits in NCEA L1 mathematics

and
12 credits in NCEA L2 English or English language rich subject (e.g., geography, history or economics)

If you do not meet the above criteria, you will require passes in relevant Certificate in Pre Health Science courses (contact Faculty of Health, Humanities & Science for further advice), or provide evidence of having the ability to study at a tertiary level and verified evidence of one year full time employment in an animal facility or equivalent.
Additional Requirements:

Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate a background of extensive involvement with animal care, welfare and handling, in veterinary clinics, and experience in dealing with the public.
Personal Requirements:

You must have no objection to working with animals, dissection of animal body parts, body fluids and cadavers, be able to understand and apply industry requirements to comply with OSH regulations both in the classroom and in work placement.
English Requirements:

If English is not your first language you are also required to provide evidence of your English language skills as listed below. Refer also to the Acceptable Alternatives Chart which includes credits in English-rich subjects from New Zealand educational institutions. If you have no evidence of your English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, contact us for an assessment.
IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 6.5 in reading and listening subtests and no lower than 6.0 in speaking and writing subtests).

Duration: 1 year full time.
Commences: February
Applications: Due 30 October. Late applications may be considered.
Enrolment Fees: $4,997 (indicative 2009)
International Enrolment Fees: NZ$15,910 (indicative 2009)
Additional Costs: $50 CPIT Polo shirt, outdoor clothing; travel to workplace and field trips; stationery; $15 NZQA qualification application fee
Location: City Campus
Programme Code: NC5418

Content:
This popular qualification, developed in consultation with the New Zealand Veterinary Association, will provide you with the skills essential to start a career in an animal related profession or work as an informed and skilled assistant to a veterinary surgeon. Topics include the care of animals and first aid, animal behaviour, breeding animals, routine animal nursing care, administering drugs, assisting with anaesthesia and surgical procedures and radiography procedures. Ethics and legislation, business administration, computing and communication skills are covered so the graduate has the skills and knowledge to get involved in all areas of the workplace. You will develop practical skills with work placements and visits to veterinary clinics and other animal rel