The course is designed for those who have an interest in improving their knowledge in order to work with felines in a professional capacity. It lends itself to working in a physio setting.
Course Modules:
2. The Muscles and Coat
- The muscles
- What are muscles
- Skeletal muscle
- Cardiac muscle
- Smooth muscle
- Comparing the three types of muscles found in the feline
- The Skin
- The epidermis
- The dermis
- The subcutaneous layer
- The skin as a temperature regulator
- Anal Sacs
- Skin problems
- Hair
- Types of coats
- Moulting
- Grooming
- The feline’s nails
- The pads
3. The Reproductive and Urinary Systems
- The reproductive system
- asexual reproduction
- sexual reproduction
- The anatomy of reproduction
- The bitch
- Pro-oestrus
- Oestrus
- The reproductive organs of the queen
- The feline
- The reproductive organs of the tom
- Courtship and mating
- Mating
- The development of the foetus
- Parturition
- The stages of labour
- The mammary glands
- The Endocrine System
- The major elements of the endocrine system
- Fight or flight
- Behaviour
- Male characteristics
- Female characteristics
- The urinary system
- The kidneys
- The bladder
- The urethra
4. Dentition, Digestion and Respiratory Systems
- Dentition
- The 30 teeth of the adult feline
- Structure of a tooth
- Dental eruption times
- Dental variations in felines
- Digestion
- The alimentary canal
- Types of food
- The five main food types
- Carbohydrates
- Fats and oils
- Proteins
- Minerals
- Vitamins
- Assimilation
- The Respiratory System
5. The Cardiovascular and Nervous Systems
- The cardiovascular system
- The heart
- The Nervous System
- The Central Nervous System
- The Brain
- The spinal cord
- The neurone
- The autonomic nervous system (ANS)
- Some functions of the ANS
- An introduction to the feline senses
6. Form and Function
- Introduction to form and function
- Feline senses: sight, hearing, olfaction, taste, touch
- How different breeds originated
- The difference between natural selection and artificial selection
- Different breeds and the group system
- The endocrine system
- The feline endocrine system and the four major functions
- Glands, Hormones and effects
- Making and releasing hormones
Course Details:
Study Level 2
The study Level relates to the how demanding the course is. 1 is beginner and 5 is HND / Foundation Degree level.
6 Module Course
This course is delivered in 6 study modules which need to be passed to gain the qualification.
Fees: Including VAT
Course fee – R7920 (includes registration and 6 modules)
or
Pay as you learn option – R1750 registration (once off) and R1210 per module.
