Build Your Knowledge.
Boost Your Career.
The SAAHA Basic Animal Health Course is designed to equip individuals in the animal health sector with foundational knowledge essential for competence and confidence in their roles.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow in the industry, this course provides the insight you need to thrive.
Who Should Enrol?
The SAAHA Basic Animal Health course provides an overview of the animal health industry and was created to set a minimum standard for people active in the industry.
The course is ideal for:
- Employees in the animal health supply chain
- Individuals in affiliated private, government, farming, supplier and co-operative sectors in South Africa and neighbouring countries.
- New entrants to the animal health industry (students, job seekers etc or first-time employees)
SAAHA member animal health advisors and all customer-facing personnel are required to complete this course; irrespective of whether they are employees or contractors.
Training is open to all persons wanting to improve their understanding of animal health-related matters.
Why Take This Course?
The Basic Animal Health course sets the minimum industry standard by:
- Increasing knowledge and productivity in animal health roles
- Introducing the essential principles of animal health, disease, and disease management
- Preparing learners for advisory and sales roles in the sector
What Will You Learn?
You will gain key insights into:
- The South African animal health industry
- Animal biology and introductory pharmacology
- Common diseases and their management
- Disease-causing organisms and vectors
And by the end of the programme, you will be able to:
- Navigate the animal health environment with confidence
- Support customers with product knowledge
- Represent companies in sales, marketing, and events
- Apply your understanding to real-world challenges in animal health
- Apply the knowledge gained on animal diseases, disease management and disease-causing organisms to make informed choices on animal health related questions
Programme Structure
100% Online | Self-paced
±56 hours over 12 months
You’ll study at your own pace through our interactive online learning platform, which includes:
- 5 comprehensive modules
- Animal Biology
- Pharmacology
- Animal Diseases & Disease Management
- Disease-Causing Insects & Parasites
- The SA Animal Health Environment
- Mini assessments at the end of each module
- Final assessment
You will earn an industry-endorsed certificate when you successfully complete the programme.