AMTRA Marketing Authorisation Holders Representatives Scheme

The Animal Medicines Industry has long recognised the need to train those people that work within it. Since 1974, the industry's Code of Practice has required staff to be trained.

In addition to manufacturing companies' own training scheme for their sales teams, it was decided that an independent industry qualification be established to reassure their customers, regulatory authorities and the government that animal medicines were being sold in a responsible way.

Therefore, 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.

It is a requirement of NOAH membership and participation in the NOAH Compendium that all companies' sales representatives involved in the direct technical selling of medicines (other than those on free sale) are registered with AMTRA and take the examination within two years of joining the industry. Content of the newly revised AMTRA training manual is relevant to all classes of product for large and companion animal use. This Training Manual provides information on animal production and physiology, animal health, and animal medicine legislation with the facility for some specialisation towards the detail of relevant sectors.

• Form to enrol with AMTRA

• Form to book an examination

Training Manual update - July 2007 The May 2007 edition (version 4) of the training manual has a number of changes to Section 1, together with a change to reflect its new title. You can access the revised pages by clicking the link below. Revised pages for training manual, May 2007 Revised Introduction section, July 2007
Module descriptors The links below provide the descriptions of the modules. One is at level I which is equal to second year degree level: at 30 credits this is 0.25 of a year's study. The other module is at level M which is equal to masters level: this again is 30 credits and requires the candidate to successfully complete the AMTRA Manufacturers' Certificate and produce a master's level report. This can then be used within a Postgraduate course either at Harper or other Institution that accepts Credit Transfer.		Some of the documents on this page, in common with others on this site, require the use of the free Acrobat Reader program. This is normally installed on most computers, but if not you can download it on the Adobe website.

There are a number of candidates that have used these credits as part of Higher Education award.

• AMTRA MA Holder Representative - Intermediate Level
• AMTRA MA Holder Representative - Masters Level

Exam paper samples

• Sample MAH Reps scheme exam paper I - specimens A, B and C
• Sample MAH Reps scheme exam paper II - specimens A, B and C

2010 exam and course dates

19-23 April 2010 (Exam 6-7 May 2010, for tuition candidates only)
Exam only: 20-21 May 2010
12-16 July 2010 (Exam 22-23 July 2010)
6-10 September 2010 (Exam 23-24 September 2010)
10-14 January 2011 (Exam 24-25 January 2011)
4-8 April 2011 (Exam 19-20 April 2011)
18-22 July 2011 (Exam 28-29 July 2011)
12-16 September 2011 (Exam 26-27 September 2011)
9-13 January 2012 (Exam 26-27 January 2012)

This page last updated 03/03/2010