Nurses Certificate in Anaesthesia, Spring 2025

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION 
This Nursing Anaesthesia online certification learning programme is a collaboration between AniCura Continuing Education (ACE) and Improve Veterinary Education. The programme aim to give nurses the skills and tools needed to develop and improve in all different areas of anaesthesiology.
 
During the programme, sessions will cover:

• The latest anaesthetic and monitoring equipment 
• The selection of key anaesthetic and analgesic agents 
• Techniques for safe anaesthesia 
• Effective analgesia in dogs, cats, equines and exotics

Nurses attending the anaesthesia programme will receive: 

• A defined course syllabus with learning objectives for each taught module
• Access to a learning management system for pre- and post- module questions and self-reflections, course notes library, discussion forums and other study resources. A dedicated programme Coordinator to provide course support 
• A dedicated Customer Success team for Examination support.
• Reading lists relevant to each module and extra information sources given by the module lecturer. These may include textbook chapters, journals, papers or web-based material. 

TARGET GROUP AND REQUIREMENTS 
The course is accredited by ISVPS and leads to a title depending on the background of delegates:

• Certified Nurses* – NCert
• Assistants or non certified nurses – VPPCert 

*Certified Nurses have to provide their university diplomas to ISVPS. 

NCert/ VTCert: Requirements for Certificate registration 
The following may be eligible to enrol on to the programme: 

• Qualified RVNs/VNs who have attended formal training and have a qualification in veterinary nursing which can be supported with a certificate
• Veterinary technicians who have attended formal training and have a Veterinary Technicians qualification which can be supported with a certificate. Certificate to be uploaded at registration
• All applicants must be working in a veterinary practice or be able to have access to a veterinary practice in order to be able to complete the written assessment (for example, you may need to ensure that this applies if you are a qualified veterinary nurse or technician working in the veterinary industry)
• Delegates can start the programme as soon as they have graduated/qualified and will be eligible for examination and assessment on completion of the programme
• In order to register for the certificate assessments, all delegates must have completed all modules of the programme

Examination candidates must complete and pass the below:    

• Written assessment
• 25 MCQ exam
• An Online applied knowledge examination (this is an applied theory interactive examination, which is taken online and is not a demonstration of skill competency) 

Successful candidates will receive a printed certificate, be included on ISVPS register of NCert/VTCert holders and be permitted to use the post-nominals associated with the certificate.

*Please note that all eligibility is reviewed and cannot be guaranteed.

VPPCert: registration requirements 
The following may be eligible to enrol on to the programme: 

• Veterinary Nurses who have not attended formal training and therefore do not have a supporting certificate but have been working in practice in a Veterinary Nurse/Technician role for at least 2 years prior to the programme start date
• All delegates must be working in veterinary practice/clinical setting for the duration of the programme and certificate completion (in order to be able to complete the written assessment)

All 3 of the eligibility documents below to be uploaded:

• A recent CV*(this should demonstrate that you have been working within a veterinary practice for at least 2 years prior to the programme start date) 
• A signed letter from your employer stating that you are working in a veterinary practice in a nursing/technician role* 
• A self-statement letter explaining your nursing experience and the relevance of taking the programme to your career* 

Applicants who are not formally trained Veterinary Nurses/Technicians, such as laboratory research assistants, may apply but must provide all three of the supporting documents listed above.* 

In order to register for the certificate assessments, all delegates must have completed all modules of the training programme.

Examination candidates must complete and pass the following: 

• Written assessment
• 25 MCQ exam
• An Online applied knowledge examination (this is an applied theory interactive examination, which is taken online and is not a demonstration of skill competency) 

Successful candidates will receive a printed certificate, be included on ISVPS register of VPP certificate holders and be permitted to use the post-nominals associated with the certificate 

*Please note that all eligibility is reviewed and cannot be guaranteed.

 
COURSE LANGUAGE 
English

  
MODULES OVERVIEW 
The Nurses Certificate in Anaesthesia programme is built on eight different modules. The first two modules and the two last will be conducted on-site in the MVH Training Center in Novara, Italy. Four modules will be live streamed online. The dates for the different modules are: 

Module 1 - The Anaesthetic Machine and Monitoring Equipment 
18th February, 2025  (09:30-17:00) 
On-site, face-to-face 
 
Module 2 - Pre-anaesthetic Assessment and Pre-medication. Intravenous and Inhalant Anaesthetics 
19th February, 2025 (08:30-16:30) 
On-site, face-to-face 
 
Module 3 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Accidents and Emergencies 
27th Feb 2025 (09:30-17:00) 
Live stream, online 
 
Module 4 - Anaesthesia of Equine and Exotic species 
1st-31st March 2025  
Online Module 

Module 5 - Anaesthetic Considerations for Specific Conditions I 
2nd April 2025 (09:00-17:00) 
Live stream, online 
 
Module 6 - Anaesthetic Considerations for Specific Conditions II 
6th May 2025  (08:30-16:30) 
Live stream, online 

Module 7 - Analgesia and Pain Assessment  
On-demand theory content for module 7 will be released May 2025 prior to the practical and is online content for delegates to engage with prior to attending the practical session. 
17th June 2025 (09.30-17:00) 
Pre learning On-demand and On-site, face-to-face 

Module 8- Fluid Therapy in the Perioperative Period. Nutrition in Critical Care 
18th June 2025 (09:30-17:00) 
On-site, face-to-face

COURSE COST 
The total cost for the program is EUR 3,730.65 (excl. VAT), covering all eight modules, course materials, online support, and the certificate examination. If a re-examination is required, it will incur an additional fee to the clinic. 

Cost Coverage: The Group Medical L&D Team covers the course cost including the first exam, so there are no fees for participants or clinics, except for travel expenses. 
No-Show Policy: If a participant does not attend, a fee of EUR 3,730.65 (excl. VAT) will be charged to the clinic. 

For questions, please refer to our FAQs, your practice manager, or contact us at education@anicuragroup.com. 
 
For "General Terms and Conditions", see attachment. 

REGISTRATION

To sign up to the programme;

1. Start by selecting quantity in the booking option below. 
2. Fill in your personal details, email address and answer the questions. 
3. Finalise your booking press the button "Book" at the end. 
4. Confirm your registration by pressing the button "Confirm" in the pop-up window. 
5. You will receive a booking confirmation email within a few minutes. Follow the link in the email to complete your booking. After completing the booking, you will receive a registration confirmation email. 

QUESTIONS 
Please contact the organiser education@anicuragroup.com if you have any questions.  
 
SUSTAINABILITY 
At AniCura we work actively to take responsibility for the environment. We also aim to provide course notes digitally whenever possible. Thus we save on the environment. Thank you in advance!