Veterinary Anesthesia Refresher Certificate
Introduction
Veterinary Anesthesia Refresher Certificate is a program taught at Douglas College, Canada. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Douglas College Veterinary Anesthesia Refresher Certificate is designed for registered veterinary technologists (RVTs) and veterinarians (DVMs) to refresh and enhance knowledge of small animal anesthesia and analgesia. The program consists of four courses: VTAN 1000, VTAN 1100, VTAN 1200, and VTAN 1300. The objectives focus on foundational knowledge in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology, plus safe administration and monitoring of anesthetic and analgesic drugs and fluids.
The first three courses are delivered online in an asynchronous format, with ongoing access to a Douglas College instructor, an AVTAA-certified VTS, who provides guidance and answers questions. Participants also complete the RECOVER Basic and Advanced Life Support online certifications. The program culminates in VTAN 1300, a four-day in-person simulation-based wet lab at Douglas College, with practical experience using, maintaining, and troubleshooting anesthetic equipment, plus anesthesia and CPR simulation scenarios.
Modules
- VTAN 1000
- VTAN 1100
- VTAN 1200
- VTAN 1300
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Veterinary Anesthesia Refresher Certificate at Douglas College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Douglas College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Douglas College as pre-requiste for admission in Veterinary Anesthesia Refresher Certificate.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Proof of one of the following must be submitted to Continuing Education, Faculty of Health Sciences:
- Current registration as a Veterinary Technologist or a Registered Animal Health Technologist in any North American (Canada/ USA) Jurisdiction or;
- Degree or diploma in Veterinary Technology, Animal Health Technology or Veterinary Nursing or;
- Veterinary degree (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or international equivalent)
If the applicant’s diploma or degree is not issued by an English speaking country* they must also submit proof of English Proficiency via one of the options listed here.
If an applicant does not have one of the above qualifications they should send a resume detailing their relevant veterinary work experience AND a letter of support for their application from a Canadian or US DVM, which we will review before acceptance.
To apply, email your admission requirements and we will review them.
Upon approval you will receive and application form to complete and then contacted for payment.
* Countries with English language systems/institutions (Where English is a primary, official language and the language used for education): American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Ghana, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Irish Republic, Jamaica, Kenya, Malta, Mauritius, New Zealand, Singapore, Seychelles, South Africa, St.
Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent Anguilla, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caico Islands, US Virgin Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America (USA), United States of America (USA), Uganda.
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Scholarships
51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.