CostThis course costs £599 +VAT, this includes:
Registration fee
First attempt at all 3 x MCQ exams
Certification of the qualification
RVNS - £450 (RVNS are exempt from unit 2)
This VTEC Level 4 Award for Animal Medicines Advisors (SQP-Companion Animal) is designed for the training and development of learners wishing to gain the necessary qualification to be able to prescribe and supply veterinary medicine classes POM-VPS and/or NFA-VPS to companion animals. Such individuals may be working in veterinary practice or in a Suitably Qualified Persons (SQP) retailer approved to supply VPS medicines.
This qualification is intended to provide relevant SQP competencies, knowledge and understanding that will enable the prescription and supply of medicines that fall under the POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories within the companion animal group. Additionally, SQPs will develop a broad understanding of animal health and disease, and the skills to identify parasite infestations and select appropriate medicines to prescribe. The SQP must be able to provide advice on the safe use, handling, administration and disposal of all medicines that fall within the companion animal category. Many individuals will also ultimately carry responsibility for maintaining the dispensary and training other staff members. Being a regulated professional, the SQP is required to maintain and update their knowledge and skills by means of undertaking relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Entry requirements
There are no formal or specific academic or learning entry requirements. Learners must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Employment or experience within a VMD-registered premises, a veterinary practice, or a retail pharmacy registered GPhC may be beneficial.
