Topic outline

• Welcome to the Land Based Learning (LBL) course on the Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines

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  This course has been designed for you to complete at a pace that suits you, it is a blended learning course meaning you study at home in your own time, for certification you will need to register with your chosen LBL member college to conduct the practical assessment elements at the college.
  
  You can browse the course materials for free, just click on the course category and open the module you wish to complete to give you an understanding of the course content .
  
  Course Overview
  This qualification aims to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge to use veterinary medicines safely, responsibly and in accordance with current legislation. The qualification is endorsed for farm livestock, camelids, and equine. The qualification offers opportunities for employment, provides the foundation for further skills development and increase opportunities for career progression.
  
  

  Assessment
  Each unit will be assessed by means of a range of practical activities timetabled and assessed within an approved centre. They will cover all learning outcomes specified in the unit. Your selected approved centre will provide further details.
  

  Entry Requirements

  Anyone can access the materials, the qualification itself is at Level two and therefore literacy and numeracy to support this level would be an advantage, for learners with additional needs please disclose to your registered provider to access support and assessment arrangements reflective of your learning needs. 

  Cost
  The price for the course, which is dependent on individual circumstances, will be provided by your selected college provider, here you can access supporting materials for free to help you master the topic and work effectively with larger livestock. 

  
  

  
  

• Signs of health and ill health in animal species
  In this topic, we shall look at the signs of health and ill health in animal species. We shall look at the actions to be taken if signs of ill health are found and the techniques used to minimise or control the risk of contact .

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    Introduction SCORM package

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    In this introductory module, we will focus on good practice in administering medicines.
    

    
    

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    Signs of health and ill health in camelids SCORM package

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    In this module, we look at animal welfare in general, and ways of identifying good and ill health in camelids, in particular, llama and alpaca. 
    

    
    

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    Signs of health and ill health in cattle SCORM package

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    In this module, we look at animal welfare in general, and ways of identifying good and ill health in cattle. 
    

    
    

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    Signs of health and ill health in poultry SCORM package

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    In this module, we look at animal welfare in general, and ways of identifying good and ill health in poultry. 
    

    
    

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    Signs of health and ill health in equine SCORM package

    Complete or pass the activity

    In this module, we look at animal welfare in general, and ways of identifying good and ill health in equine. 
    

    
    

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    Signs of health and ill health in pigs SCORM package

    Complete or pass the activity

    In this module, we look at animal welfare in general, and ways of identifying good and ill health in pigs. 
    

    
    

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    Signs of health and ill health in sheep and goats SCORM package

    Complete or pass the activity

    In this module, we look at animal welfare in general, and ways of identifying good and ill health in sheep and goats. 
    

    
    

• Storage and transportation of veterinary medicines
  In this module, we shall look at the features of a veterinary medicines store and the safety checks that need to be made during the use and storage of veterinary medicines, in order to ensure the safety of self and others. We shall also look at how we transport veterinary medicines and equipment and the requirements for safe transportation.

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    Veterinary Medicines: Storage and transportation of veterinary medicines SCORM package

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    You now have an understanding of signs to look for to identify good and ill health.  Let's now build on your knowledge by investigating the veterinary medicine store and how to transport medication safely.
    

    
    

• Administering veterinary medicines
  In this module, we shall look at the responsibilities of the employee under the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation for the use of veterinary medicines and the methods of administering veterinary medicines.

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    Administering veterinary medicines SCORM package

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    In this module you will gain the knowledge and develop skills in the collection and testing of soil samples, and also learn about methods by which soil can be adjusted for specific horticultural purposes. 
    

    
    

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    Administering veterinary medicines: Cattle SCORM package

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    In this module, you will gain the knowledge required to safely administer medication to animals.
    

    
    

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    Administering veterinary medicines: Camelids SCORM package

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    In this module, you will gain the knowledge required to safely administer medication to animals.
    

    
    

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    Administering veterinary medicines: Equine SCORM package

    Complete the activity

    In this module, you will gain the knowledge required to safely administer medication to animals.
    

    
    

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    Administering veterinary medicines: Pigs SCORM package

    Complete the activity

    In this module, you will gain the knowledge required to safely administer medication to animals.
    

    
    

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    Administering veterinary medicines: Poultry SCORM package

    Complete the activity

    In this module, you will gain the knowledge required to safely administer medication to animals.
    

    
    

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    Administering veterinary medicines: Sheep and Goats SCORM package

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    In this module, you will gain the knowledge required to safely administer medication to animals.
    

    
    

• Record keeping and veterinary medicines
  In this module, we shall look at what records need to be kept to comply with veterinary medicine legislation requirements and to aid management.

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    Veterinary Medicines: Record keeping and veterinary medicines SCORM package

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    Keeping records is vitally important when storing and administering veterinary medicines.  In this section, we will look at why records are kept and how they can be maintained. In this module, you will gain the knowledge and develop skills in the collection and testing of soil samples, and also learn about methods by which soil can be adjusted for specific horticultural purposes.