Veterinary receptionists
Our e-modules are designed to keep you up to date on medicines. Each e-module takes only about 30 minutes to do and includes a quiz and some include practical or reflective exercises. After successfully completing a module you will get a CPD certificate for your records. Sign up for £7.50 (including VAT) per month and get access to the full library of e-modules plus a new one every month.
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Veterinary receptionists
Our e-modules are designed to keep you up to date on medicines. Each e-module takes only about 30 minutes to do and includes a quiz and some include practical or reflective exercises. After successfully completing a module you will get a CPD certificate for your records. Sign up for £7.50 (including VAT) per month and get access to the full library of e-modules plus a new one every month.
Scroll down to browse the modules.
Below is the gallery of e-modules together with an outline of the content. The e-modules deal with a wide range of topics on the use of medicines, including the Code of Practice for SQPs (because many veterinary professionals are now adding the SQP qualification to their portfolios). To get access to any of the modules you first need to sign up. Use the sign up button below to get access now.
By doing this module you will:
Understand who is responsible for dispensed medicines
Know how medicines are named
Know the legal requirements for labelling dispensed medicines
Be aware of best practice for accurate dispensing
Understand how dispensing errors occur
By doing this module you will:
understand who can prescribe and supply veterinary medicines
know who takes responsibility for dispensing in a veterinary practice
learn what constitutes a well set-up and well-run dispensary
know how to handle and store medicines correctly.
By doing this module you will:
understand what is known about the physiological effects of CBD in dogs;
know the legal status of CBD products;
be aware of the published evidence on the clinical efficacy of CBD in dogs with osteoarthritis;
be aware of what is known about the safety of CBD in dogs.
By doing this module you will:
Understand the lifecycle of the cat flea.
Know the options available for treating a flea infestation.
Be aware of the evidence on the efficacy of environmental treatments.
Understand why some products are being taken off the market.
Know where to find out which products are authorised for sale.
By doing this module you will:
Understand the purpose of the summary of product characteristics (SPC).
Know how data sheets and product leaflets relate to SPCs.
Know where to find information about licensed medicines.
Know how the different sources compare.
Several parasiticides that previously were only available on prescription (as POM-Vs) have been reclassified so they can now be sold without a prescription by a vet, SQP or pharmacist (NFA-VPS).
By doing this module you will:
Update your knowledge on the legal supply categories for veterinary medicines.
Find out which products have been reclassified.
Learn key points about the products.
Be aware of how they fit into the existing range of products.
By doing this module you will:
be aware of how dogs may be brought into the UK from abroad
be aware of the parasitic diseases that may be found in an imported dog
find out where to get further information and specialist advice
know what advice to give owners about the health of imported dogs.
By doing this module you will:
understand how medicines can cause reproductive harm
understand how we get information about the harmful effects of medicines in pregnancy
know what practical measures to take to avoid harm
know where to find information on medicines and pregnancy.
By doing this module you will:
Understand how ticks can affect pets' health
Know the ingredients in tick preventive products
Be aware of what type of tick prevention products are available on prescription
Know the key factors affecting product choice.
By doing this module you will:
understand how dogs are affected by Leptospira;
be aware of what is known about Leptospira infection in dogs in the UK;
know the main features of Leptospira vaccines;
know what to advise pet owners who ask about the vaccine.
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