Conference to cover VN issues
The College of Animal Welfare's TP Congress 2012 is now open for registration and Central Qualifications are a headline feature. The two-day conference will be held at Wood Green, The Animal's Charity in Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire between March 19th and 20th, and will address some of the many issues currently affecting the training of veterinary nurses with particular emphasis on developments in training. With a broad spread of speakers who are eminent within their fields sharing their thoughts on diverse issues, organisers are hoping for a well-attended and vibrant conference.
Monday 19th March will be Course Provider Day, and is aimed at course providers, programme managers and heads of centres. Speakers include:
• Martin Barrow from Central Veterinary Services, who will be introducing the Central Qualifications awarding body, and the CSL.
• Lisa Jarvis of Lantra, who will offer her thoughts on “New Developments for the Veterinary Profession.”
• Kathy Kissick from Myerscough College, who will be discussing “The Secrets to Achieving 100% Student Exam Success”
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Tuesday 20th March will be Clinical Coach Day, and is aimed at clinical coaches supporting student veterinary nurses in a workplace environment. Speakers include:
• Sophie Pullen of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), who will be asking “What does a clinical coach need to know about equines?”
• Julie Dugmore of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), who will be offering “The NPL – an update for clinical coaches.”
• A representative of City & Guilds, who will be presenting “Life after the closure of the RCVS Awarding Body.”
A full agenda, booking information and a PDF registration document can all be found at www.caw.ac.uk and The College of Animal Welfare can be contacted at 0844 372 9410.
Veterinary practices are being urged to help owners safely dispose of any unused and expired pet medicines - not just antibiotics - during November's Animal Medicines Amnesty. 
