The Exotic Animal Care is the perfect course for any student looking to move into caring or working within the field of Exotic Animals.

         
This course focuses completely on Exotic Animal Care and Husbandry. This course covers topics such as:- behaviour, habitat, husbandry and diet for each species, recognising that the majority of medical problems in keeping exotics are due to a lack of species-specific information. Common diseases for each species are discussed at length, from the perspective of providing nursing care, and recognising signs of health problems. This course also covers essential information for anyone working with exotics in a clinical setting including: injection sites, administration of medication, anaesthesia, restraint and handling.

Features:

• Full-colour photographs enhance text and help readers identify species by colour

• Complex scientific material is presented in an organised, easy-to-understand format

• Units can be reviewed out of sequence, allowing students to customise course to meet their needs

Entry requirements:

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Hours:              

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 120 hrs.

Assessment method:

This course is completed using continual assessment. Assignments are completed and assessed continually as you progress. This will allow us to monitor your progress every step of the way.

Examination:

No examination is necessary

Provided materials

• Course manual

• A4 Folder

• Pen & pencil

This course comes complete in a college study bag allowing you to transport it and study anywhere.

Course syllabus:

The course consists of the following modules:

• Introduction to Exotic Animals as Pets / Companions

• Legal Issue

• Small Mammals

• Birds

• Reptiles

• Amphibians

• Invertebrates

• Alpacas and Llamas (single pet or guard animal- not agricultural herd)

• Pot-bellied Pigs

Qualification

Exotic Animal Care Certificate

All successful students will be awarded the First Choice Learning College Certificate in Exotic Animal Care. Once completed successfully each student will receive their certificate from the college proving their skills and knowledge in this rewarding field.

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