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30501 Accredited TQF 2 (B.E. 2567 / 2024)
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Bachelor of Technology Program in Veterinary Nurse Technology (Revised Curriculum B.E. 2567 / 2024)

Bachelor of Technology (Veterinary Nurse Technology) / B.Tech.
Ratchaburi College of Agriculture and Technology 72 Total Credits (40% Theory : 60% Practice & WiL) 2-Year Scheme (4 Semesters)

Occupational Qualification Benchmark

TPQI Occupational Qualification Level 6: Veterinary Nurse / Paraveterinary Technologist
Healthcare Services Sector: Veterinary Healthcare Branch

This programme is benchmarked against Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (TPQI) Level 6, equivalent to ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) Level 6, preparing graduates for managerial and advanced specialist roles.

Curriculum Credit Structure

  • 1. General Education Courses (GELOs 1-6) 18 Credits
  • 2. Professional Specialized Courses (Core & Specialization) 24 Credits
  • 3. Dual Bilateral Work-Integrated Learning (WiL 1 & 2) 24 Credits
  • 4. Free Electives 6 Credits
  • Total Minimum Required Credits 72 Credits

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Formulated according to AUN-QA Criterion 1 and MHESI Higher Education Standard Qualifications (KSECR)

PLO 1 Knowledge (K)

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in veterinary anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology of companion animals and livestock.

PLO 2 Skills (S)

Perform clinical veterinary nursing, inpatient/outpatient critical care, surgical preparation/assistance, and animal rehabilitation adhering to international standards.

PLO 3 Skills (S) & Knowledge (K)

Execute veterinary diagnostic laboratory procedures, specimen collection, hematology, parasitology, and clinical chemistry with rigorous quality control.

PLO 4 Skills (S)

Manage Electronic Veterinary Medical Records (Veterinary EMR), clinical drug inventories, and biosecurity protocols in animal healthcare facilities.

PLO 5 Ethics (E) & Character (C)

Communicate effectively with pet owners and clients, demonstrating service empathy, animal welfare commitment, and paraveterinary professional ethics.

PLO 6 Skills (S) & Knowledge (K)

Apply digital health technologies, clinical innovations, and modern medical equipment to resolve problems and upgrade veterinary healthcare services.

PLO 7 Responsibility (R) & Character (C)

Integrate teamwork, leadership, and multi-disciplinary collaborative skills when working with veterinarians and clinical teams in dual WiL apprenticeships.

PLO 8 Skills (S) & Responsibility (R)

Formulate, execute, and present veterinary nursing research/innovation capstones to advance animal health practices while committing to lifelong learning.

4-Semester Bilateral Dual Study Plan

Full-time dual scheme: Year 1 In-College foundations; Year 2 100% Work-Integrated Learning (WiL) with enterprise partners

Semester 1 (Year 1 - In-College Foundations)
18 Credits
Course Code Course Title Credits (L-P-S) Category
30000-1101 Thai Communication Skills for Workplace 3 (3-0-3) ศึกษาทั่วไป
30000-1201 English for Professional Workplace 3 (2-2-4) ศึกษาทั่วไป
30000-1301 Science and Applied Innovation for Life 3 (2-2-4) ศึกษาทั่วไป
30501-2001 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology 3 (2-2-4) วิชาชีพพื้นฐาน
30501-2002 Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology 3 (2-2-4) วิชาชีพพื้นฐาน
30501-2101 Veterinary Medical Records & Clinic Administration 3 (2-2-4) วิชาชีพเฉพาะ
Semester 2 (Year 1 - In-College Advanced)
18 Credits
Course Code Course Title Credits (L-P-S) Category
30000-1401 Digital Technology and Data Analytics 3 (2-2-4) ศึกษาทั่วไป
30000-1501 Human Relations and Leadership Development 3 (3-0-3) ศึกษาทั่วไป
30501-2102 Veterinary Medical & Surgical Nursing 4 (2-4-6) วิชาชีพเฉพาะ
30501-2103 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Practicum 3 (1-4-4) วิชาชีพเฉพาะ
30501-2104 Veterinary Anesthesia & Emergency CPR Monitoring 2 (1-2-3) วิชาชีพเฉพาะ
30501-2105 Research Methodology & Innovation Preparation 3 (2-2-4) วิชาชีพเฉพาะ
Semester 3 (Year 2 - Dual WiL 100%)
18 Credits
Course Code Course Title Credits (L-P-S) Category
30501-5101 Clinical Work-Integrated Learning Apprenticeship I 12 (0-36-0) ฝึกอาชีพ WiL
30501-5102 Veterinary Nursing Professional Seminar I 3 (1-4-4) วิชาชีพเฉพาะ
30501-6101 Exotic Pet Nursing and Clinical Management 3 (2-2-4) วิชาชีพเลือก
Semester 4 (Year 2 - WiL & Capstone Innovation)
18 Credits
Course Code Course Title Credits (L-P-S) Category
30501-5201 Clinical Work-Integrated Learning Apprenticeship II 12 (0-36-0) ฝึกอาชีพ WiL
30501-8001 Undergraduate Veterinary Innovation Capstone Project 6 (0-12-6) โครงงานนวัตกรรม

Constructive Curriculum Mapping Matrix

Demonstrating constructive alignment between curriculum courses and PLO achievements (AUN-QA Criteria 2 & 3)

Course Code Course Title Cr. P1P2P3P4P5P6P7P8
30000-1101 ทักษะภาษาไทยเชิงวิชาชีพ 3 ○---●-○○
30000-1201 ภาษาอังกฤษเพื่อการสื่อสารในการทำงาน 3 ○---●○○○
30000-1301 วิทยาศาสตร์และนวัตกรรมเพื่อชีวิต 3 ●----●-●
30501-2001 กายวิภาคและสรีรวิทยาทางสัตวแพทย์ 3 ●○○-----
30501-2002 เภสัชวิทยาและพิษวิทยาทางสัตวแพทย์ 3 ●●○●○---
30501-2101 เวชระเบียนและการจัดการคลินิกสัตว์ 3 ○○-●●●○-
30000-1401 เทคโนโลยีดิจิทัลและการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูล 3 ---●-●○●
30000-1501 มนุษยสัมพันธ์และการพัฒนาภาวะผู้นำ 3 ----●-●-
30501-2102 การพยาบาลสัตว์ทางอายุรศาสตร์และศัลยศาสตร์ 4 ●●○○●○●-
30501-2103 ปฏิบัติการชันสูตรโรคสัตว์ทางห้องปฏิบัติการ 3 ●○●○-●-○
30501-2104 การวางยาสลบและการช่วยฟื้นคืนชีพสัตว์ 2 ●●○○○●●-
30501-2105 ระเบียบวิธีวิจัยและเตรียมโครงงานนวัตกรรม 3 ○○○--●○●
30501-5101 การฝึกปฏิบัติงานวิชาชีพทวิภาคี 1 (WiL 1) 12 ●●●●●●●○
30501-5102 สัมมนาวิชาชีพสัตวรักษ์ 1 3 ○○○○●○●●
30501-6101 การพยาบาลและการจัดการสัตว์เลี้ยงพิเศษ (Exotic) 3 ●●○○●---
30501-5201 การฝึกปฏิบัติงานวิชาชีพทวิภาคี 2 (WiL 2) 12 ●●●●●●●●
30501-8001 โครงงานวิจัยและนวัตกรรมสัตวรักษ์บัณฑิต 6 ○●●○○●●●

Curriculum Academic Staff Profile (AUN-QA Criterion 6)

All 5 curriculum committee members meet national MHESI standard qualifications with accredited Master and Doctoral degrees

Asst. Prof. Acting Sub Lt. Rapeeporn Phangpairee
Programme Chair / Senior Specialist Lecturer
  • M.Sc. (Animal Science), Kasetsart University (2011)
  • B.Sc. (Animal Science), Kasetsart University (2006)
Expertise: Animal Health Management, Clinical Veterinary Nursing, Artificial Insemination
Key Publication / Capstone: Evaluation of Simulated Venipuncture and IV Catheterization Kits for Veterinary Nursing Competencies (2024)
Mrs. Wannaporn Khamprow
Curriculum Committee Member
  • M.Sc. (Animal Production Technology), KMITL (2002)
  • B.Sc. (Animal Production Technology), KMITL (1998)
Expertise: Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Pharmacology & Records, Farm Operations
Key Publication / Capstone: Development of Cloud-Based Electronic Veterinary Medical Records (EMR) for Educational Clinics (2023)
Miss Waristha Ukrit
Curriculum Committee Member
  • M.Sc. (Agricultural Management), Silpakorn University (2013)
  • B.Sc. (Animal Science), Silpakorn University (2008)
Expertise: Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology, Animal Restraint & Welfare
Key Publication / Capstone: Adjustable Eco-Fiber Recovery Collars for Mitigating Post-Operative Stress in Pets (2024)
Asst. Prof. Siripong Kiatkittikul
Curriculum Committee Member / Veterinary Surgery Specialist
  • M.Sc. (Veterinary Surgery), Chulalongkorn University (2005)
  • D.V.M. (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Hons), Chulalongkorn University (1999)
Expertise: Small Animal Surgery, Veterinary Anesthesiology, Critical Care Nursing
Key Publication / Capstone: Advanced Inhalation Anesthesia & Vital Monitoring Protocols for Geriatric Companion Animals (2022)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kasem Rattanapinyopitak
Curriculum Committee Member / Pathology Specialist
  • Ph.D. (Biomedical Pathology), Chiang Mai University (2009)
  • D.V.M. (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine), Chulalongkorn University (2002)
Expertise: Veterinary Pathology, Clinical Hematology & Cytology, Laboratory Diagnostics
Key Publication / Capstone: Application of Nanotechnology and Bio-Extracts for Antimicrobial Resistance Control in Clinics (2023)

Continuous Quality Improvement & Closing the Loop

Concrete evidence of curriculum revision based on employer surveys and alumni feedback for B.E. 2567 revision

CQI Case Study: Veterinary EMR Systems & Critical Patient Anesthesia at Ratchaburi

Employer / Stakeholder Feedback:

Private veterinary hospital partners highlighted that while graduates possessed strong anatomical foundations, they required direct proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and crisis monitoring during general anesthesia.

Action Taken in B.E. 2567 (Closing the Loop):

Revised 2024 Curriculum integrated Courses 30501-2101 (Veterinary EMR) and 30501-2104 (Anesthesia & CPR Monitoring) and deployed a Cloud Veterinary EMR workstation inside the teaching animal hospital.