Veterinary Administration: Admission and Triage

During the admission process of veterinary treatment, veterinary referrals are often used to liaise back and forth and decide the best plan of action.

On this one-week course, you’ll discover the administration skills needed to conduct a successful admission for veterinary care.

You’ll walk through each step of the process, including veterinary referrals, to discover what happens when a patient arrives and how to successfully communicate with the client. With this knowledge, you’ll ensure expectations are met and the best course of treatment is advised.

You’ll delve into the triage system, including the telephone triage, to understand how this could vary for different animals.

With this knowledge, you’ll have the skills to use triage to help you determine the next steps for patient care.

Delving further into the body system triage, you’ll learn which observations should be prioritised.

You’ll learn how to conduct crucial checks such as cardiovascular, neurological, and breathing checks during an emergency to understand what to look for when determining treatment.

Finally, you’ll uncover what happens post-triage to ensure you have the understanding and confidence to best support the veterinarian.

Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by the specialists at the Learning Lounge. With their expertise, you’ll finish the course with the knowledge and administration skills to successfully admit a patient into veterinary care.