Nursing Care of the Hospitalised Patient

Master the anatomy, physiology, and specialised care required to effectively nurse canine and feline patients across a broad range of common medical conditions.

  • Nurse

  • 8.5 hours

      Overview

      Nursing medical patients requires a deep understanding of how disease processes affect the body and the specific interventions needed to support recovery. This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to nurse a variety of clinical diseases in practice, focusing on canine and feline patients. You will explore the anatomy and physiology of common conditions, learn to identify clinical signs, and gain guidance on effective nursing care. Beyond specific diseases, the training covers essential ward management skills, including prioritising tasks to maintain high standards of care while minimising infection risks.

      The course includes a workbook designed to encourage reflection on your current nursing protocols and identify areas for improvement. You will also refine core nursing skills such as pain management, fluid therapy, and nutritional support, enabling you to apply high-standard care to medical cases not explicitly covered in the modules.

      Intended learning outcomes

      By the end of this course, you should be able to:
      • Explain the physiology of a number of common medical conditions in the dog and cat, and how these affect the clinical signs
      • Identify the correct methods of monitoring and caring for patients affected by these conditions
      • Recognise the importance of nutrition in hospitalised patients and how and when to provide this
      • Prioritise tasks on the hospital ward to provide a high standard of care whilst minimising the risks of infection
      • Apply your knowledge of essential nursing skills such as fluid therapy, pain management, and lifestage care to nurse medical conditions
      • Reflect on your current procedures for nursing a variety of patients and suggest improvements where necessary
      “I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value.”
      HERMANN HESSE, SIDDHARTHA