This is a self directed course that students undertake in their own time using our virtual learning environment. You will receive an enrolment form to complete and upon returning this form to us we will send you details of the virtual learning environment.

UHI Shetland has collaborated with Scotvax to develop a Fish Vaccination course, which we use to train all our employees. This course covers all the main aspects of fish vaccination, including:

Why Vaccinate?
Species involved
Methods of vaccination
Biosecurity
Prior to Vaccination
How to vaccinate
Vaccination strategy
Manual vaccination versus automated vaccination
Good vaccination practice
Health issues due to vaccination
Staff health and safety
Welfare and audit standards
Future Vaccinations

This course can be completed by self-study through online distance learning using the UHI’s ‘Brightspace’ virtual learning environment.

The online course is flexible and can be undertaken as and when is convenient to the student on any computer, tablet or smartphone with internet access.

The total required study time is normally about 4 to 5 hours and an online assessment must be completed to receive a course certificate.

Online students have 6 months from enrolment to complete the course. Full instructions for online study are provided at enrolment and online students can contact a UHI Shetland tutor for assistance at any stage of the course.

Fish Vaccination - Online Course