AMTRA CPD Events
All AMTRA SQPs are required to undertake Continuing Professional Development. The amount of CPD required depends on the type of SQP and on when the SQP qualified. With the exception of small amounts of personal study, all CPD must be accredited by AMTRA in advance. AMTRA will keep a record of CPD points accumulated by SQPs, and those not achieving the required minimum will not be able to renew their SQP registration unless they pass a fresh exam.
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- Information for CPD organisers
CPD seminars open to SQPs
Where asked to do so by the CPD organiser, AMTRA will publish on its website information on accredited CPD seminars available to SQPs. Most seminars are publicised by other means.
Companion Animal First-Aid Workshops
These workshops takes place on:
- Monday 18 June in Belfast (NEW DATE)
- Sunday 24 June in Darlington
- Monday 27 August in Edinburgh (NEW DATE)
- Saturday 10 November in Cardiff (NEW DATE)
A one day interactive course delivered by a qualified veterinary surgeon, combining both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The course is designed especially for pet professionals whose daily life is concerned with the health and welfare of cats and dogs
The course covers:
- The principles of first aid
- Handling and transportation
- Positive signs of health
- Resuscitation technique
- First aid situations - signs and actions
- Wound management and bandaging
SQPs can gain 22 AMTRA SQP continuous professional development points by attending the seminar.
The course fees are £90, discounted to £60 for PCTA members. To book, please download the booking form and return it to PCTA with payment.
The course includes: - Refreshments & lunch - Comprehensive course notes - A Pet Care Trade Association branded certificate
Harper Adams events, 17-19 July
Harper
Adams University College are holding some tuition for their veterinary pharmacy
programmes this summer, and where the content is relevant are opening the
sessions up to SQPs as useful CPD.
For more details and to book, please contact Hannah Williams: hwilliams@harper-adams.ac.uk or 01952 815059.
The Use of Veterinary Medicines, 17 July, 11.30am-1.00pm. Accredited with 12 CPD points for all SQPs.
Intended learning outcome for the session:
- Apply the requirements of the current Veterinary Medicines Regulations as stated in the Veterinary Medicines Directorate Code of Practice with respect to the supply of veterinary medicines as a registered qualified person (RQP)
The Production and Use of Vaccines in Large and Companion Animals, 17 July, 2.00-3.30pm. Accredited with 12 CPD points for all SQPs.
Intended learning outcomes for the session:
- Apply the requirements of the current Veterinary Medicines Regulations as stated in the Veterinary Medicines Directorate Code of Practice with respect to the supply of veterinary medicines as a registered qualified person (RQP)
- Appraise the general characteristics of veterinary medicines
- Appreciate the function of body systems and relate to animal disease and the function of veterinary medicines
Ecto- and endoparasite control in cattle, pigs and poultry, 18 July, 3.30-6.30pm. Accredited with 24 CPD points for farm animal SQPs.
Intended learning outcome for the session:
- Identify the potential health problems for a range of food producing animals and explore appropriate control and prevention strategies.
- Specify the parasitic diseases of food-producing animals and recommend treatment, control and prevention options.
- Recognise conditions or scenarios that fall without your competence or legal jurisdiction and refer appropriately.
There are a range of products that are within the scope of particular categories of SQPs, addressing parasitic infections of cattle, pigs and poultry. Therefore, it is vital that SQPs understand the potential disease challenges and the most appropriate veterinary medicinal products to prescribe and supply to their clients.
Farm health planning, 19 July, 1.00-6.30pm. Accredited with 40 CPD points for farm animal SQPs.
Intended learning outcome for the session:
- Identify the potential health problems for a range of food producing animals and explore appropriate control and prevention strategies.
- Specify the parasitic diseases of food-producing animals and recommend treatment, control and prevention options.
- Recognise conditions or scenarios that fall without your competence or legal jurisdiction and refer appropriately.
- Evaluate an Animal Health Plan.
It is vital that SQPs understand the potential disease challenges faced by farm livestock and the most appropriate veterinary medicinal products to prescribe and supply to their clients in accordance with an enterprise specific health plan.
BSAVA Dispensing Course, 27 September
AMTRA has now accredited the British Small Animal Veterinary Association's course for veterinary staff on small animal dispensing - "Medicines Regulations - How do you measure up?".
The course would be very valuable for veterinary nurse SQPs or other SQPs working in veterinary practice, and has been accredited with 41 AMTRA CPD points.
- Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, 27 September 2012, 0900 to 1730.
For further information see the BSAVA website.
This page last updated 18/05/2012
