Nurse Certificate Programmes
Choose your Nurse Certificate Programme
Your journey through our Nurse Certificate programmes
Our Nurse Certificates (NCerts) are designed to take your nursing to the next level.
How our Nurse Certificates work
- The courses are held in a face to face training environment
- You can choose to study over a period of up to three years towards the exam
- If you are working towards the NCert, a final multiple choice exam is held each November
- Each module consists of
- Pre-module preparation – 1 hour
- Taught session – 6 hours
- Post-module review and further reading – 2 to 3 hours
- For Small Animal Nutrition only, you will be required to spend an hour completing tasks provided by the speakers at the end of each module. You will also be expected to spend 2 to 3 hours between each module on post module review and further reading. This programme will also have a spot test instead of a case report
- Pre and post module studying is structured around defined learning objectives and you are required to evaluate personal learning goals and record sources used for further study
- Each taught session concludes with a discussion consisting of case-based questions occupying the final 30 minutes of the session
Our Nurse Certificates comprise:
Preparation for end-of-programme assessment
Taught sessions with accompanying notes
Practical sessions where relevant to the subject
Pre and post module online self assessment
Independent study, including online components
Support throughout your learning journey
We Support You Every Step of the Way
You will be able to access learning resources which support you through each module ensuring you have all the information you need.
- Comprehensive notes
- A defined syllabus with associated learning objectives
- Reading lists relevant to each module and extra information sources given by the speaker
- A Learning Management System which provides access to a notes library, discussion forums and other study resources
- Pre and post module questions and self assessment evaluations enabling you to track your learning
Exam requirements
- Attend the modular training programme
- Submit one x 1,500-word case
- Submit four x 500-word case studies
- Complete the online pre and post module survey
- Sit a 25 multiple choice questions examination
Candidates will also be required to complete the following additional study:
- Further reading on the taught subjects
- Additional study of the non-taught areas of the course syllabus.
ESVPS will send regular email reminders of submission dates and details of the final examination.
On successful attainment candidates will be awarded with a personalised certificate and their name will be included in the ESVPS register of Nurses Certificate holders.
For Small Animal Nutrition
- Attend the modular training programme
- Submit four x 500-word case studies
- Complete the online pre and post module surveys
- Sit a 15 short answer question examination
- Spot test comprising 10 case based scenarios
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