Anaesthesia for minor procedures
This unit provides guidance and information to individuals who, during their work with animals, will need to apply sedation or short-term anaesthesia for a brief period and mild pain level procedure.
Online only – 14th and 15th April 2026.
You will cover
- Anatomy and physiology
- Anaesthesia
- Analgesia
- Health and safety
Key Skills you will develop
- Ability to define key terms and principles linked to anaesthesia
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of minimising stress prior to anaesthesia in reducing the likelihood of complications due to anaesthesia
- Ability to describe and demonstrate the correct set-up, operation and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment appropriate to the species concerned
Occasionally it is necessary for courses to be cancelled or rescheduled by CLAST. The Course Administrator will send an email to advise you of the cancellation and, if possible, provide a new date for the course. We will endeavour to give at least 4 weeks’ notice prior to the course start date.
