AMTRA is an independent regulatory body whose task it is to ensure that the marketing and distribution of animal medicines in the UK is undertaken in a responsible manner by AMTRA qualified persons.

AMTRA’s responsibilities include:

• Design, validation and certification of training courses
• Authorisation of training centres for course provision
• Maintenance of registers of qualified persons
• Provision of information, advice and refresher courses for registered persons
• Regulation of professional conduct (including powers to suspend registration or strike off the Register for misconduct)

If you have any queries about the work of AMTRA, please contact us at the address above.
 

New Code of Practice Under the Veterinary Medicines Regulations, a Code of Practice has been issued by the Secretary of State, and came into force on 1 October 2007 - see notes on changes in the new Code.   New SQPs Enrolments of persons wishing to become SQPs following the introduction of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005 are now being accepted. The system has been designed to meet the requirements of students wishing to qualify on the basis of self-study or with the support of in-company training. However, most students find it advantageous to undertake a taught course provided by a specialist educational centre or trainer and a list of these courses which provides information on the examination dates for this year is included. More details...   Existing SQPs Before October 2008 all SQPs with an “X” prefix to their AMTRA number, i.e. those who have successfully completed an Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) form and had formal notification that their APL has been accepted and 30 credits awarded, must successfully complete an assessment. This has been variously described as an “upgrade”, a “top-up exam”, and a “conversion examination”. More details...   SQP Newsletter A February 2008 newsletter has been sent to all SQPs. The August 2007, March 2007, November 2006, and September 2006 editions may still be of interest - though some information contained in them may now be superceded.   Hampton Review The Hampton Review into the regulatory burden on business included recommendations on government agencies which may impact on the VMD. You can see AMTRA's response.

Rules & Regulations for AMTRA Exams All candidates are strongly advised to read these rules before sitting any AMTRA examinations. More details...   Types of SQP All SQPs must complete the BASE module, then the type of SQP that the person becomes depends upon the other modules that they pass. More details...   Farm Health Planning The AMTRA Farm Health Planning module "Fit for profit - planning the farm's health", is now available. Link to the module (ver 1.1) (PDF)...   Medicines information Those seeking information on specific medicines should consult either the NOAH Compendium or the VMD eSPC site.   Veterinary Nurses AMTRA and Harper Adams University College have developed a plan to allow qualified VN’s to “add on” to their VN qualification and to become an AMTRA SQP who can prescribe VPS medicines for companion animals. More details...   MA Holders' Representatives Scheme Since 1974, the NOAH Code of Practice has required staff to be trained. In 1991, NOAH and AMTRA launched the qualification - The Animal Medicine Manufacturers' Sales Staff Register. This was drawn up to ensure that all manufacturing companies' representatives undergo thorough training and possess sufficient veterinary and technical knowledge to present information on the company's products in an accurate and responsible manner. More details...

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