About the course:
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the safe handling, storage and sale of veterinary medicinal products in compliance with the requirements of current legislation and guidelines. Whilst there has been no requirement heretofore for continual professional training for RPs, owing to the implementation of new legislation at both EU and national level, and associated changes in the scope of RP activities, completion by all RPs of a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) type training module shall now be required. This training will focus on updates to legislation, dispensing via the National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS), the proper assessment protocol and dispensing using the Comparables List. Ultimately the purpose of the training will be to ensure RPs maintain up to date knowledge, skills and competence. RPs will be required to have completed a component of the training by 1 September 2025.
Start date:
 14th July
Course delivery:
All content is delivered via a recorded online presentation on Chevron Colleges online learning management system – Moodle.
Duration:
 4 hours online in your own time and place
Course content:
- Â Introduction and background
- Legislation and practice
- Intro to NVPS
- Drug resistance
- Dispensing of antiparasitic
- Dispensing of equivalent products
- Pharmacy practice (stock control, labelling, record keeping)
- Summary and assessment
Assessment method:
 The assessment comprises 20 multiple-choice questions
Programme Team:
Our Programme Leader is Dr. Joe Collins, Chief Veterinary Advisor at TDS and President at the Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations (FEEVA). Joe is supported by a highly experienced team of agricultural education professionals.