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Graduate certificate and Postgraduate certificate in

Advanced Veterinary Nursing (CertAVN)

In May this year, the RVC welcomed • Progression options for Registered
a brand-new cohort of students Veterinary Nurses qualifying from “ The RVC offers excellent
onto the Graduate certificate and all existing level qualifications (from education, experienced
Level 3 Diploma through to BSc)
Postgraduate certificate in Advanced lecturers and standard
Veterinary Nursing (CertAVN). • The RCVS accreditation for facilities. The course is
These courses are available to Emergency & Critical Care and
registered veterinary nurses* to enable Anaesthesia and Analgesia pathways accredited by the RCVS and
them to further their knowledge and • Flexible, part-time distance learning encourages the students to
skills within a designated pathway of These certificates are managed publish their coursework.
their choice. The courses comprise of and taught by our wonderful team ”
five modules: contemporary study skills of leading veterinary nurses and “ I studied at and currently
and fundamentals in veterinary nursing, veterinarians who are recognised
in addition to three modules specific by employers both within the UK work at the RVC - I know
to the pathway students choose. The and internationally. what a fantastic educational
pathways on offer are Anaesthesia and environment it is.
Analgesia and Emergency and Critical The CertAVN offers an exciting ”
opportunity for RVNs of all levels of
Care. The CertAVN offers RVNs who experience and education to gain new “ Friendly staff, good course
undertake the programme:
professional skills in a flexible and material, easy to navigate VLE
• The ability to specialise in clinical
patient care and either Emergency accessible manner. But don’t just take [virtual learning environment]. ”
and Critical Care or Anaesthesia our word for it, here’s what some of our RVNs interested in undertaking the
and Analgesia current cohort have to say: course are encouraged to visit our
website: www.rvc.ac.uk/certavn
*subject to entry requirements

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