BSAVA launches new VN Award
The British Small Animals Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has announced the launch of the BSAVA Veterinary Nurse Merit Awards. It is the BSAVA's intention that the awards “will be for the motivated nurse in primary care practice who would like to expand their knowledge in a specific field.”
The awards are aimed at those who, while not in the position to commit to diploma-level training, still wish to undertake further study and CPD. The program will consist of a two day course with a practical component, a follow-up one day course a couple of months later, two webinars and an online assessment.
Those who complete the program and assessment in a manner that is deemed satisfactory will receive a certificate and a badge. The programmes do not constitute a formally accredited qualification, but the awards do provide a recognition of interest and expertise in a particular field. The BSAVA hope that nurses would renew their award by short refresher course at five year intervals.
Further information about offered courses and relevant dates will be available online soon. If you would like to find out more about the BSAVA Veterinary Nurse Merit Awards please email courses@bsava.com
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