Course details

One day workshop

for

Vet Nurses

Where clinical precision meets compassionate care. Students develop hands-on proficiency in patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, pain recognition, triage, and infection control — grounded in real-world application and NAC SOC standards. This course prepares you to think critically, communicate confidently, and contribute meaningfully from day one.

Key learning areas:

  • Conduct structured patient assessments, including hydration, PCV/TP trends, and vital signs monitoring.
  • Use clinical equipment, including SpO₂ monitors and Doppler BP, confidently.
  • Administer and manage IV fluid therapy across maintenance and surgical rates.
  • Perform wound and bandage care, and apply appropriate isolation protocols.
  • Write, implement, and update SMART-goal nursing care plans.
  • Calculate RER, apply illness factors, and integrate nutrition into patient care.
  • Recognise early signs of refeeding syndrome and feeding intolerance.
  • Document feeding intake and escalate anorexia appropriately.
  • Deliver clear clinical handovers and confident client communication around chronic illness.

Location

Level 1, 63 Herbert Street, Artarmon NSW 2064

Start Date

Monday
November 2nd, 2026

Suitable For

Vet Nurses

Duration

8:30am - 5:00pm

Cost

$750

CPD Points

10 CPD points

  • Facilitator

    Facilitator

    Anita Parkin

    AVN, Cert IV TAE, Cert IV VN, CVPP, Dip VN, VTS in Anaesthesia & Analgesia

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