ANML3103 – Introduction to form, function and preventative health for companion animals
Module code
ANML3103
Module title
Introduction to form, function and preventative health for companion animals
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to companion animal anatomy and physiology to support animal health practices and disease prevention.
Programmes
- NZ2487
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Identify anatomical structures and their basic functions in companion animals.
2. Describe preventative health and hygiene measures to maintain the health and wellbeing of companion animals in an animal care context. - Content
- LO1
• Structure and Function
Function of cell components
Body tissues: epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
Location of organs, organ systems and body cavities in companion animals (cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, and birds)
Components and basic function of major body systems.
LO2
• Health and Hygiene
Normal Biological data for each species
Signs of health and ill health and appropriate action
Common infectious diseases in companion animals (cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, and birds)
Preventative health for companion animals including routine vaccinations and parasite control options.
Diseases requiring animal isolation, including zoonoses
Isolation and barrier procedures to minimise spread of infectious disease - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course employs an achievement-based grading scheme. Aakonga will be advised of all matters relating to summative assessment prior to the start of the course.
Aakonga are required to provide sufficient evidence against all learning outcomes in order to pass the course. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resource are provided to aakonga via course outlines.
