Laboratory Techniques ISVPS Nurses Certificate (NCert in Laboratory Techniques)

Laboratory techniques are an essential skill for the qualified veterinary nurse, as many cases presented in small animal practice will need laboratory tests before a definitive diagnosis can be made.
The main areas of sample collection methods, haematology, biochemistry, urinalysis, and testing for endocrine diseases will be covered in detail with an emphasis on a practical approach.
Numerous case examples will be included so that you can relate the skills learned back to real life in practice.
This modular programme is made up of 10 modules, with 4 containing practical sessions.

Modules
01 An introduction to laboratory practice
02 Sampling techniques
03 Haematology I
04 Haematology II
05 Urinalysis
06 Endocrinology
07 Biochemistry
08 Point -of-Care (POC) tests – Infectious diseases
09 Purely practical – Microscopy
10 Case-based practical