Diploma in Animal Care*

Studying animal care at Rushmore Business School is an excellent choice for someone looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career. Students will be able to upgrade their knowledge and skills in animal care in Mauritius. This provides you with an extremely marketable and well recognized qualification in the field, giving you the opportunity to work at home and abroad.

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Course Aims
The Diploma in Animal Care program is designed to provide you with the functional knowledge of a veterinary office, veterinary anatomy and pharmacology, animal behavior and nutrition, and clinical procedures in veterinary practices.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, learners will be able:
1. Describe the interpersonal skills and professional characteristics of an effective workforce in the animal care sector, explain where employment opportunities can be found for those with training in animal care, and outline typical daily responsibilities.
2. Use appropriate veterinary terminology to describe basic concepts of anatomy and physiology, pathology and disease, pharmacology, dentistry, and nutrition, as they apply to animals.
3. Describe how to determine the difference between emergency medical conditions and less critical medical ailments by identifying symptoms, signs, and clinical signs, and by reading animal body language.
4. Explain the fundamental quality control processes used to safely handle and treat both healthy and sick/injured animals, such as when conducting physical examinations, collecting samples, conducting tests, performing procedures, and making observations.
5. Identify standard procedures used in the animal care laboratory and surgical center and describe the functions, use, and maintenance of the specialized equipment and instruments found there.
6. Interact with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, clients, and animals, displaying professional skills, appearance, and ethics in a work-experience setting.