Foundation Certificate in Veterinary Medicines
The Foundation Certificate in Veterinary Medicines provides an essential and practical understanding of medicines regulations and the safe dispensing of medicines in veterinary practice. It is essential for anyone involved in dispensing medicines in the practice. It is made up of two units:
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Making sense of medicines
Roles and responsibilities
Where to find the medicines information you need
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Good veterinary dispensing practice part 1 . The dispensary
Good veterinary dispensing practice part 2. The dispensing process
Are you looking after your medicines properly?
Medicines mix ups
Controlled Drugs and their disposal
How to avoid wasting money on medicines and help save the environment
Handling medicines and pregnancy
Keeping up to date on licensed veterinary medicines
How long does it take? The Foundation Certificate takes around 5 hours to complete.
How will the practice and individual benefit? The Foundation Certificate in Veterinary Medicines will help ensure:
your practice team is competent in handling veterinary medicines safely and legally
compliance with Veterinary Medicines Regulations and RCVS Practice Standards on medicines
your practice is equipped to receive RCVS PSS award points for undergoing further training in dispensing and medicines legislation
staff confidence in handling medicines safely and legally
staff confidence in communicating about medicines
communication of medicines competence to clients through a visible badge
reassurance that the learning is completely independent of the pharmaceutical industry
confidence that staff have received medicines training from the leading source of independent veterinary medicines information.
Completing the Foundation Certificate in veterinary medicines equips the practice to gain RCVS Practice Standard Scheme award points for additional training in veterinary medicines (3o award points). (Medicines Awards 10.5.1 “A team member has recently attended further training in dispensing and medicines legislation”).
On completion of all the modules in the two units the participant will receive a printed certificate and the associated badge to identify the achievement. The Certificate can contribute to the individual’s CPD. There is a charge of £10 (+ vat) for each participant pursuing the Foundation Certificate in Veterinary Medicines. A practice subscription to Veterinary Prescriber is required.