CertAVP

C-P.3 Intensive Pig Production: Management and Non-Infectious Diseases

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:32:24 GMT

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Candidates should have a sound grounding in the relevant areas of practice:

Understand the structure and financial drivers of the pig industry, to be familiar with different production systems and associated non-infectious diseases.
To demonstrate the role of the veterinarian in diagnosing, preventing and controlling non-infectious diseases

They also need to develop the skills needed to create case studies that demonstrate the following competencies:

The written communication skills required to present case studies
An ability to demonstrate their competence in observation, data collection, analysis, reasoning, decision-making and advice delivery in the area under discussion
Reflective skills that enable them to understand the issues raised by the case and their practice more generally, what they learnt from it.

BBSRC BURSARIES

Candidates who are UK residents and currently employed in the UK agri-food sector (e.g. veterinarians engaged in livestock or public health) may be eligible to receive BBSRC funding - see BBSRC eligibility guidelines (PDF) - and can apply for 50% bursaries through the Advanced Training Partnership in Intensive Livestock Health and Production to cover part of their fees. Please download and complete the bursary application form and scan and send to the ATP Programme Administrator at ilhp@rvc.ac.uk or post to:

Nicola Barker
Royal Veterinary College
Hawkshead Lane
North Mymms
Herts, AL9 7TA

Bursary application form

Full module details can be accessed by downloading further information from the link below.

C-P.2 Infectious Diseases, Diagnosis, Prevention and Control

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:29:22 GMT

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Candidates should have a sound grounding in the areas of practice listed below.

To gain an understanding of the principles of infectious diseases of pigs with emphasis on disease investigation, surveillance, and management of important endemic and exotic diseases.
To demonstrate the role of the veterinarian in monitoring, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of those endemic diseases with greatest economic and public health significance.

They also need to develop the skills needed to create case studies that demonstrate the following competencies:

The written communication skills required to present case studies
An ability to demonstrate their competence in observation, data collection, analysis, reasoning, decision-making and advice delivery in the area under discussion
Reflective skills that enable them to understand the issues raised by the case and their practice more generally, what they learnt from it.

BBSRC BURSARIES

Nicola Barker
Royal Veterinary College
Hawkshead Lane
North Mymms
Herts, AL9 7TA

Bursary application form

Full module details can be accessed by downloading further information from the link below.

C-P.1 Reproductive Management of Pigs

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:22:50 GMT

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Candidates should have a sound grounding in the relevant areas of practice:

To gain a sound understanding of the principles of reproduction obstetrics, parturition and breeding herd management.
To demonstrate the role of the veterinarian in optimizing herd productivity through diagnosing, preventing and controlling reproductive management issues.

They also need to develop the skills needed to create case studies that demonstrate the following competencies:

The written communication skills required to present case studies
An ability to demonstrate their competence in observation, data collection, analysis, reasoning, decision-making and advice delivery in the area under discussion
Reflective skills that enable them to understand the issues raised by the case and their practice more generally, what they learnt from it.

BBSRC BURSARIES

Nicola Barker
Royal Veterinary College
Hawkshead Lane
North Mymms
Herts, AL9 7TA

Bursary application form

Full module details can be accessed by downloading further information from the link below.

B-PAP.2 Production Animal Practice (Pigs)

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:08:52 GMT

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Candidates should have a sound grounding in the relevant areas of practice. They also need to develop the skills needed to create case studies that demonstrate the following competencies:

The written communication skills required to present case studies
An ability to demonstrate their competence in observation, data collection, analysis, reasoning, decision-making and advice delivery in the area under discussion
Reflective skills that enable them to understand the issues raised by the case and their practice more generally, what they learnt from it.

BBSRC BURSARIES

Nicola Barker
Royal Veterinary College
Hawkshead Lane
North Mymms
Herts, AL9 7TA

Bursary application form

Full module details can be accessed by downloading further information from the link below.

C-POU.3 Minor Poultry Species, Hatcheries and Incubation, Poultry Processing and Legislation

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:57:58 GMT

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of the modules, candidates should be able to demonstrate:

Part A

A sound working knowledge of the common health and management problems and their epidemiology in the minor poultry species and in game birds.
Strategies for diagnosis, disease prevention and control.

Part B

A sound working knowledge of hatcheries and incubation and the identification and prevention of hatchery/incubation problems.
A good understanding of the welfare and health issues in hatching poultry and in day old chicks

Part C

A sound working knowledge of the legislative requirements applicable to poultry production, processing and product export, and a sound understanding of the legislation relevant to zoonoses and notifiable diseases.

Part D

A thorough understanding of primary processing, further processing, meat inspection, and hygiene issues.
The identification of the common causes of downgrades and rejects and the development of strategies to minimize loses.
The welfare issues related to poultry slaughter and the means to audit the process.

BBSRC BURSARIES

Nicola Barker
Royal Veterinary College
Hawkshead Lane
North Mymms
Herts, AL9 7TA

Bursary application form

Full module details can be accessed by downloading further information from the link below.

C-POU.2 Poultry Disease Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:49:10 GMT

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of the module, candidates should be able to demonstrate:

A knowledge (aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, epidemiology, treatment/ prevention) of the common diseases affecting poultry (either clinically or sub-clinically), and an understanding of the economic importance of the disease to individual flocks and associated epidemiological groups.
A clear understanding of how husbandry and management can influence these diseases.
A thorough understanding of the diagnostic techniques available for determining or confirming a diagnosis, together with an understanding of the practical techniques involved, the limitations of the techniques and cost implications on the economics of production.
A sound understanding of the immune response in birds, the impact and mechanism of immunosuppression and how the immune response may be manipulated by vaccination and other factors.
An understanding of the basic components of a preventative healthcare plan and how to implement within both small and large scale poultry production systems.
Sound knowledge of biosecurity and hygiene including types of disinfectants allowed under Poultry Orders legislation.
An understanding of the available poultry vaccines in the UK, both live and inactivated, their mode of action immunologically and how these products can be used as a component of a cost-effective preventative health programme.
A thorough understanding of the practicalities and challenges of vaccine administration and the possible consequences of inadequate vaccine administration from a disease and economic perspective.
A comprehensive understanding of the principles of therapeutics, therapeutic products available for poultry in the UK and their benefits/limitations both from a disease treatment and economic perspective.
A clear understanding of the food safety and legal requirements of the use of preventative and therapeutic products.
An understanding of the principles and practicalities of therapeutic and preventive product administration in the various poultry production systems.

BBSRC BURSARIES

Nicola Barker
Royal Veterinary College
Hawkshead Lane
North Mymms
Herts, AL9 7TA

Bursary application form

Full module details can be accessed by downloading further information from the link below.

C-POU.1 Poultry Husbandry and Management

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:01:23 GMT

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of the module, candidates should be able to demonstrate:

A knowledge of the structure and size of the poultry industry both in the UK and globally.
A thorough understanding of poultry welfare and the different husbandry and management methods in common use throughout the UK poultry industry including:

recognition of the differences in husbandry and management provision for the different species and poultry types within a species
an understanding of management as applied to breeders, culinary egg producers and growers, and the different management systems for rearing and reproductive/egg laying phases.
a sound knowledge of ventilation, temperature, humidity and other environmental control as required under the various circumstances.
a knowledge of methods and equipment used for feeding and watering.
an understanding of lighting programmes as applied at different times and the reasons for this.
a knowledge of the expected performances in terms of egg production, hatchability, growth rates and feed efficiencies in the different poultry sectors.

An understanding of poultry nutrition, and an understanding of the basic requirements for each type of poultry and how these are achieved.
A knowledge of records to be kept and the value of keeping these. This to include the kind of equipment required to facilitate this record keeping.
A working knowledge of the assurance schemes and codes of practice for the management of poultry in the UK

BBSRC BURSARIES

Nicola Barker
Royal Veterinary College
Hawkshead Lane
North Mymms
Herts, AL9 7TA

Bursary application form

Full module details can be accessed by downloading further information from the link below.

B-PAP.2 Production Animal Practice (Poultry)

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:18:49 GMT

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Candidates should have a sound grounding in the relevant areas of practice. They also need to develop the skills needed to create case studies that demonstrate the following competencies:

The written communication skills required to present case studies
An ability to demonstrate their competence in observation, data collection, analysis, reasoning, decision-making and advice delivery in the area under discussion
Reflective skills that enable them to understand the issues raised by the case and their practice more generally, what they learnt from it.

BBSRC BURSARIES

Nicola Barker
Royal Veterinary College
Hawkshead Lane
North Mymms
Herts, AL9 7TA

Bursary application form

Full module details can be accessed by downloading further information from the link below.

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Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:41:11 GMT

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A-FAVP Foundation of Advanced Veterinary Practice

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:55:21 GMT

The Foundation of Advanced Veterinary Practice A module (A-FAVP) replaces the Professional Key Skills A module (A-PKS) and Clinical Key Skills B module (B-CKS.0) for new CertAVP candidates enrolling with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) from 1^st August 2012. Enrolment in A-PKS at the RVC will cease on 1^st August and enrolment in A-FAVP will be available at the RVC from 1^st September 2012.

Please note that candidates who have achieved the A-PKS will be deemed to have met the RCVS A module requirement. Candidates who are currently enrolled on an A-PKS module offered by a recognised provider will be deemed to have met this requirement when they have completed the module. Candidates who have not achieved A-PKS and who are not currently enrolled on a A-PKS module offered by a recognised provider, may, with effect from a date (yet to be confirmed by RCVS) only meet the RCVS requirement by achieving the module A-FAVP. Candidates currently enrolled on A-PKS and/or B-CKS at the RVC who wish to transfer to A-FAVP at the RVC may do so.

AIM

As well as providing a general foundation for development of the extended and expanded knowledge and skills required by advanced veterinary practitioners, the A-FAVP module prepares candidates for the academic learning and assessment requirements of B and C modules. Also in accordance with RCVS policy, the module seeks to confirm certain fundamental aspects of professional understanding required by veterinary practitioners working within the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct. Finally, the module seeks to promote the development of various key or transferable skills which underpin success in education, employment, lifelong learning and personal development. The module is therefore relevant to the learning needs of candidates in a wide range of veterinary roles.

The aim of the module is to provide a foundation for advanced veterinary practice. Its specific objectives are:

To develop the foundation knowledge and skills required for advanced veterinary practice.
To confirm that CertAVP candidates comprehend and can critically apply the professional requirements described in the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct.
To develop candidates as independent learners not just as preparation for further CertAVP modules but also to meet life-long professional and personal learning needs and obligations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of the module, candidates will be able to:

Describe the thinking and decision-making processes required for advanced professional practice.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of emergency care (including first aid, pain relief, euthanasia and emergency slaughter) in all species that might be encountered by veterinarians in general practice in the UK.
Explain the roles and responsibilities which veterinary surgeons have in relation to protecting animal and human health.
Interpret and appraise their obligations towards animal welfare and professional conduct as laid down in the RCVS Guide to Professional Conduct.
Describe the reasons for maintaining and improving the quality and safety of the service they provide and the means of achieving this.
Demonstrate the following key skills required for advanced professional and personal development

Communicate confidently and effectively in order to achieve their professional objectives.
Evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses and demonstrate the importance of maintaining and developing professional competence.
Gather, organise, analyse, interpret and present complex data and information for the purpose of advanced professional and personal development.

The module value (10 credits) is to be allocated to each learning outcome in generally equal proportions. Candidates who enrol in A-FAVP will not be required to complete B-CKS and will need to do either 1 practice B module and 4 C modules or 2 practice B modules and 3 C modules. Please read the module outline in the attachement below for full details.

International Animal Health CPD

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:38:07 GMT

This four day course at The Royal Veterinary College will provide an overview of organisations involved in international animal health, their roles and responsibilities and how their work impacts on veterinary work in the UK. The course includes lectures by experts in the field, case examples and interactive group work. Participants will also visit the European Commission in Brussels.

The course covers contents required for the CertAVP B Module “Global Veterinary Medicine”. CertAVP candidates are eligible for a discount on the course fee.

Programme

Day 1:

09:15 -10:15 Introduction and overview (Stärk)
10:15 - 11:15 CITES (Häsler)
11:15 - 12:00 EFSA (Stärk)
13:00 - 17:00 Group work/discussion Avian Influenza: International surveillance

Day 2:

09:15 - 10:15 WHO (Nigsch)
10:15 - 11:15 OIE (Stärk)
11:15 - 12:00 FAO (Rushton)
13:00 - 17:00 Group work/discussion: Global eradication of Rinderpest

Day 3:

10:00 ‐ 15:15 DEFRA and international organisations (GVS)

Day 4:

13:00 - 18:00 European Commission, Brussels

C–VPH.2 Hygienic Production of Food

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:15:57 GMT

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Legislative Objective: Prevention and control of food-borne hazards relating to human health

1.1 Demonstrate a general understanding of:

food-borne hazard such as physical, chemical and microbiological hazards and the critical stages at which contamination occurs
the purpose of EC/852/2004, the Food Safety Act and other legislation in the prevention and control of food borne hazards
the prevention and control of food-borne hazards using risk management methods
the purpose of the Industry Guide e.g. the measures taken by the industry to alleviate food-borne hazards relating to human health.

1.2 Demonstrate a detailed understanding of regulations EC/853/2004 and EC/854/2004.

2. Legislative Objective: Principles, concepts and methods of risk-analysis
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles, concepts and methods of risk analysis.

3. Legislative Objective: Principles, concepts and methods of good manufacturing practices and quality management

3.1 Demonstrate a general understanding of the role of OVs in auditing the GMPs in order to check for compliance by the operator.

3.2 Demonstrate a detailed understanding of:

good manufacturing practices (pre-requisite programmes) – maintenance programme, cleaning programme, medical certification programme, pest control programme, use of potable water.
the legislative requirement relating to GMPs and that these are operator’s responsibilities.

4. Legislative Objective: Principles, concepts and methods of HACCP, use of HACCP throughout the food production chain
Promotion and use of food hygiene, food related safety (good hygiene practices (GHP))

4.1 Demonstrate a general understanding:

of the value of training for operatives relative to food safety
the role of the OV in promoting the use of GHP.

5. Legislative Objective: Auditing and regulatory assessment of food safety management systems

5.1 Demonstrate a basic understanding of the types and purposes of audits e.g. FVO, MHS, FSA, SLA customer, retailers, EFSIS etc.

5.2 Demonstrate a general understanding of:

the definitions of and differences between auditing and inspection.
the principles of auditing
Auditing of Regulatory requirements, including the application of GMP, GHP and HACCP-based control systems, by Authorised Officers appointed by the Regulatory Authority, such as OVs.

6. Legislative Objective: Essentials of food processing and food technology
Demonstrate a general understanding of:

The principles of prevention of food spoilage, such as different methods of chilling and freezing, drying etc.
post mortem treatment such as electrical stimulation of carcasses.
the method of meat processing – dressing techniques, maturing of meat, mechanical tenderising, hot de-boning, cutting, dicing, mincing, comminution , production of meat preparations and meat products, and mechanical recovery of meat
different equipment used in meat processing, such as mincers/grinders, cutters/choppers, frozen cutters, emulsifying mills, stuffers/fillers, tumblers, massagers etc
the scientific basis of prevention of meat spoilage and extension of shelf-life with particular emphasis on the technologies used in the UK – vacuum packaging, modified atmosphere packaging, curing and smoking, fermenting and canning.

7. Legislative Objective: Population dynamics of infection and intoxication
Demonstrate a basic understanding of:

food borne diseases
Outbreak investigation.

8. Legislative Objective: Investigation of outbreaks of food-borne diseases in humans
Demonstrate a basic understanding of:

the agencies/people who might be involved in an investigation – EHOs, General Medical Practitioners, Hospital Doctors, NHS Public Health Consultants, Food outlet owners/proprietors/supermarkets, Food processing companies, MHS staff, FSA staff, CCDC, CDSC, DH, PHLS etc.

9. Legislative Objective: Information and communication technology as related to veterinary public health
Demonstrate a basic understanding of:

the use of databases, information sources and electronic monitoring systems for aspects of Veterinary Public Health and Animal Health ; including FSA, DEFRA, PHLS, EFSA, EU, Codex, OIE, GATT, WTO, WHO, FAO, TRACES, ANIMO etc.
how information technology can assist in personal development.

10. Legislative Objective: Data-handling and application of biostatistics
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the interpretation of published material.

11. Legislative Objective: Diagnostic epidemiology
Demonstrate a general understanding of the role of the OV in the collection of data for monitoring.

12. Legislative Objective: Monitoring and surveillance systems

12.1 Demonstrate a general understanding of:

the importance of monitoring and surveillance systems in diseases control (particularly notifiable and zoonotic diseases) and epidemiological surveillance.
the importance of monitoring of animals at slaughter for animal welfare associated problems.
the importance of monitoring of diseases both at farm level and at slaughterhouse, both ante and post mortem.
the importance of targeted and non-targeted surveillance for disease using data collected from samples taken e.g. ZAP salmonella scheme, TB testing, TSE testing, and that animals are slaughtered for human consumption or disposal under different schemes, such at OTM scheme.
The procedures and purpose of trichinella monitoring.

12.2 Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the clinical appearance / signs of notifiable diseases.

13. Legislative Objective: Relevant aspects concerning TSEs
13.1 Demonstrate a general understanding of:

the types of TSEs i.e. vCJD and animal TSEs.
the cause/causative agent of TSEs - Prions and their molecular properties.
TSEs in animals, with special reference to BSE and Scrapie, and their clinical signs and epidemiology.
Diagnosis of TSEs in animals and man.
The diagnostic tests available for TSEs in animals – histopathology, rapids test using brain stem samples.
TSE surveillance schemes.

13.2 Demonstrate a detailed understanding of:

The nature and controls of TSEs.
TSE regulations and the importance of correct disposal of SRM

14. Legislative Objective: Principles and diagnostic applications of modern testing methods
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the purpose of testing and its methods for surveillance, diagnosis, testing for diseases and contamination.

15. Legislative Objective: Environmental issues related to food production (including waste management)
Demonstrate a basic understanding of:

the reasons for controlling animal by-products in relation to public and animal health.
the generation and various destinations of animal by-products.
waste disposal methods e.g. incineration, rendering, composting etc.
the impact of environmental initiatives on the meat industry.
the functions of DEFRA and the Environmental Agency in issues relating to food production.

16. Legislative Objective: Precautionary principle and consumer concerns
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the application of precautionary principles and consumer concerns.

C–VPH.1 Animal Welfare in the Food Chain

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:03:06 GMT

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Legislative Objective: Animal welfare at the level of production, transport and slaughter.

Legislation

1.1 Demonstrate a basic understanding of:

the purpose of animal welfare regulations relating to farms, transport and livestock markets e.g. WOFAR[1], WAMO[2], PAA, AMP.
legislative responsibilities arising from WOFAR, WAMO, PAA including the responsibilities of other enforcement agencies.

1.2 Demonstrate a general understanding of:

the principles and definitions of animal welfare, including the Five Freedoms.

1.3 Demonstrate a detailed understanding of:

the purpose of WATO[3] and WASK[4]
legislative responsibilities arising from WATO and WASK.
the enforcement processes for animal welfare non-compliances.

Welfare application

1.4 Demonstrate a general understanding of how to identify signs of poor welfare on farms, during transport, at markets and during ante- and post mortem inspection.

1.5 Demonstrate a detailed understanding of:

the assessment of welfare on farm, during transport, on arrival at markets and abattoirs and at ante-mortem inspection.
the signs of effective stunning and methods of assessing correct stunning and/or killing in livestock and poultry.
the different methods of stunning and killing (mechanical, electrical and gaseous) for livestock and poultry, including the physiology of stunning, and factors affecting the effectiveness of stunning.
religious slaughter methods.

Other welfare matters

1.6 Demonstrate a basic understanding of the purpose the Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) and the Humane Slaughter Association (HSA)

1.7 Demonstrate a general understanding of:

the role of the OV in the licensing of slaughterer including the licensing, assessment, suspension and revocation process.
the precautionary principle and consumer concerns of animal welfare in the food chain
the relevance of on farm production to the fitness of food for human consumption produced from animals
understanding of the interrelations between farm level circumstances and the health of animals.

2. Legislative Objective: Good Farming Practices

2.1 Demonstrate a basic understanding of:

the relevance of Good Farming Practice (GFP).
different Farm Assurance Schemes in the UK and how they work.
The statutory management requirements of the revised CAP

2.2 Demonstrate a general understanding of:

the role of Food Business Operators (FBOs) and their responsibilities prior to harvesting.
the purpose of the clean livestock policy.
the legal requirements relating to good farming practices, such as the proper use of veterinary drugs and feed additives, including withdrawal periods, records on treatment given to animals, diseases diagnosed on farms, farming restrictions etc;
the requirements in Annex 1 of (EC) No 852/2004 – General hygiene requirements for primary production and associated operations.
the purpose and value of food chain information, including inspection results and the effective movement of information in both directions.

A-PKS.1 Professional Key Skills

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:34:16 GMT

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

On completion of the Professional Key Skills Module 9A-PKS), candidates will have demonstrated:

An ability to reflect on their professional activities within the context of several key areas (see below) relevant to veterinary practice or business
Knowledge of management and leadership principles relevant to their experience of veterinary practice or industry in relevant key areas (as below)
An ability to engage with and critically review literature relevant to their area of study
Good written communication skills
An ability to critically analyse, problem solve and engage with evidence-based decision making in all aspects of professional life
Competence in appropriately citing and formatting references within written work
Reflective skills that enable understanding of the issues relevant to their area of veterinary profession and the candidate’s learning as a result of completing the module

Please note that the RCVS has introduced a new A module - Foundations of Advanced Veterinary Practice (A-FAVP). This module replaces A-PKS for newly enrolled candidates at the RVC from 1st September, 2012 and enrolments on A-PKS at the RVC ceased on 1st August, 2012. Candidates who are currently enrolled on A-PKS at the RVC and wish to transfer to A-FAVP may do so - please fill in the transfer form found in the forms section of the website or by clicking on this link.

B-CKS.0 Clinical Key Skills

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:30:02 GMT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Evidence-based medicine, clinical reasoning and clinical audit

Welfare assessment in the clinical setting and consideration of all ‘five freedoms’ when making decisions, for example, recognising when an animal is in pain and/or distress, or suffering in any other way
Understanding basic ethical decision making, including consideration of all stakeholders and cost benefit analysis
Knowledge of RCVS Guide to Professional Conduct, including animal welfare obligations, informed consent, euthanasia with or without owner consent, breaking client confidentiality, distinction between clinical and scientific procedure, relevant mutilations
Basic knowledge of relevant legislation, for example, species-specific regulations and welfare codes, as well as some understanding of unnecessary suffering
Critical literature review and authority of sources
Novice and expert reasoning
Clinical bias
Value of numerical data in informed practice

2. Emergency care and first aid for all domestic species and wild animals

Principles of basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the assessment of pain and its management (including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of pain relief)
Attend all domestic and wild animals (that might be encountered by a veterinarian in general practice in the UK) in an emergency and perform basic first aid where it is safe to do so

3. Euthanasia / Humane slaughter

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of euthanasia, and requirements in relation to humane slaughter of domestic animal species and wild animals in the UK

4. Veterinary public health, Animal Population Health & management of animal related risks

Principles and requirements can be covered as applicable to the candidate's area of work and may be considered at international, national, regional, local, premises or practice level as appropriate
Principles and purpose of sanitary controls in the animal environment: bio-security, isolation, import controls, quarantine, and asepsis
Requirements and responsibilities of the veterinary surgeon in relation to country animal health status: notifiable disease legislation, appropriate reporting pathways, the principles of establishing security in the event of a suspect notifiable disease, principles of export and other health certification
Principles of minimising potential personal and public risks related to exposure to animals / products of animal origin and requirements for incident reporting: zoonoses, physical injury, animal product-borne infection, medicines controls and residues, safe handling and transport of diagnostic samples, health and safety incident reporting and drug reactions
Principles and purpose of management of disposal of animal-related risk materials: carcasses, cadavers, animal by-products, medicine and clinical waste

B-EP.3 Equine Practice

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:26:07 GMT

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Candidates should have a sound grounding in the areas listed below. They also need to develop the skills needed to write case reports that demonstrate the following competencies:

General objectives

To acquire and develop written communication skills required to present case reports.
To demonstrate an ability to communicate competence in decision making and clinical reasoning.
To demonstrate reflective skills that enable understanding of the issues raised in clinical practice and the candidate’s learning as a result of completing the module.

Learning Outcomes

Deal competently with a range of commonly presented conditions or situations from equine practice. In the presentation of these cases the following learning objectives should be achieved.
Demonstrate a sound and logical approach to clinical cases and an understanding of the pathophysiological principles of the disorders diagnosed and treated.
Clearly articulate the clinical reasoning and the decision making process in assessing clinical cases including discussion of diagnostic procedures and assessment of relevant laboratory data. This should include demonstration of a problem-orientated approach to clinical cases and development of appropriately prioritised differential diagnosis lists.
Demonstrate an appreciation of the principles of clinical pharmacology related to drugs used in equine practice.
Demonstrate understanding of principles of surgical practice as they relate to pre-operative evaluation of the patient, aseptic technique, peri-operative analgesia, justification for surgical procedure chosen, client education, postoperative care.

Demonstrate understanding of the principles of anaesthetic management including pre-anaesthetic assessment, drug pharmacology, choice of anaesthetic equipment, monitoring and supportive measures, and recovery/post op care

B-GVM.5 Global Veterinary Medicine

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:21:39 GMT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the module successful candidates will have demonstrated:

an understanding of the key roles of the major international, EU and UK animal health and welfare related organisations to mitigate the impact of animal related risks and poor welfare standards and an understanding of their relationships and responsibilities. (Theme 1 - 4)

an understanding of the key factors and processes which influence and contribute to public protection policies, animal health and welfare standards and decision making at an international, trading group and national level. (Themes 1 – 4)

an applied understanding of the key actions and processes required to minimise the impact of existing and potential disease risks – particularly those with significant socio-economic and/or public health consequences. (Themes 2 – 4)

an applied knowledge of the base principles of epidemiology by using appropriate risk based approaches for food assurance, surveillance and/or disease control and prevention within a policy, advisory, assurance, enforcement or research context. (Themes 2 – 4)

B-SAP.1 Small Animal Practice

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:14:58 GMT

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Candidates should have a sound grounding in the areas listed below. They also need develop the skills needed to write case reports that demonstrate the following competencies:

To acquire and develop written communication skills required to present case reports
To demonstrate an ability to communicate competence in decision making and clinical reasoning
To demonstrate reflective skills that enable understanding of the issues raised in clinical practice and the candidate’s learning as a result of completing the module

C-E.4 Equine Neuromuscular, Behaviour and Special Senses

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:06:37 GMT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To enhance the depth and breadth of the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of disorders of the nervous system, muscle, ears and eyes in horses of all age groups including pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnostic approach and rational therapy.