Animal Nursing Assistant Textbook – Published in association with BVNA

描述

Animal Nursing Assistant Textbook – Published in association with BVNA
By Jo Masters, Cert Ed, VN and Carole Martin, DipAVN(Surgical), VN

318 pages
Trim Size 7 15/16 X 10 15/16 in
Copyright 2007

Description

Endorsed and published in association with the British Veterinary Nursing Association, this comprehensive text covers the entire syllabus of the new course and provides a thorough grounding in the basics of veterinary nursing. The chapters are written by authors with expertise in their subject areas and a number of them are examiners and lecturers on Animal Nursing courses throughout the UK. This is the only textbook written specifically for the Animal Nursing Assistant qualification. It includes self-assessment questions and answers, which provides an ideal means for students to evaluate their progress. Written with the examination and assessment stages in mind, the authors have used clear diagrams, lists of key points and learning objectives to reinforce important areas and to aid examination recall. Endorsed and published in association with the British Veterinary Nursing Association, this is the only textbook needed to pass this qualification

Table of Contents

Contributors

Foreword

Introduction

Acknowledgements

ANIMAL BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

1. Basic biology

2. Body tissues and structures

3. Major body systems – Part 1

4. Major body systems – Part 2

VETERINARY ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

5. Canine and feline husbandry

6. Management of the cat and dog

7. Responsibilities and legalities

BASIC VETERINARY NURSING

8. Microbiology and parasitology

9. General hospital care

10. Animal first aid

11. Basic nursing skills

12. Working safely in practice

EXOTICS

13. Care of small mammals

14. Care of birds, reptiles and fish

VETERINARY RECEPTION AND ADMINISTRATION

15. Veterinary reception and administration skills

16. Administration

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWERS

Index