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RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP) RVC CPD 2023 RVC CPD 2023 RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP)

RCVS Certificate of Advanced Modules available for

Veterinary Practice (CertAVP) assessment at the RVC

Enrolment details RVC CertAVP candidates have said… The learning objectives and syllabus for each module have been Primary Care
You can enrol with the RVC throughout the year and must also “I’ve greatly enjoyed this [BSAP] module, and it has genuinely reignited developed by the RCVS. See www.rvc.ac.uk/certavp for detailed C-VCG.1 Clinical Governance in Veterinary Practice
enrol with the RCVS (please see the RCVS website for details – my passion for veterinary medicine.” information about content, assessment and learning support for modules C-VCM.1 Principles of Coaching and Mentoring Development
www.rcvs.org.uk). The C modules have an annual assessment “Studying for this [CSAM9] module was a bit of a challenge at times, assessed by the RVC. in Veterinary Practice
cycle so it is advised to enrol before a cycle begins; check the but it has definitely pushed my knowledge and way of practising to a A-FAVP.1 Module: Foundations of Advanced Veterinary Practice C-VWT.1 Veterinary Workplace Teaching
module outlines on the website (www.rvc.ac.uk/certavp) for the higher level and was extremely rewarding.” Assessment for this module requires the candidate to write three essays Small Animal Medicine
timetable or contact certavp@rvc.ac.uk for enrolment advice. related to professional issues: C-SAM.7 Small Animal Neurological Medicine
The fees for the 2022/2023 academic year are: “I have found myself engaging with veterinary medicine in a different C-SAM.8 Small Animal Medicine A
and more enjoyable way than I previously thought possible." • Principles of professional reasoning and decision making
RVC registration fee: £50 • Animal welfare, professional conduct and veterinary ethics C-SAM.9 Small Animal Medicine B
RVC module fee: £699 per module "I have soliloquised to my colleagues about how useful it is for everyone • Quality and safety in veterinary practice C-SAM.10 Small Animal Medicine C
to complete this [AFAVP] module.”
Learning support The essays are submitted electronically, the candidate is not required to Small Animal Surgery
You will receive support throughout your studies from the CertAVP team, “This [AFAVP] module has given me a renewed appreciation for the fact attend the RVC. There is also a short online quiz of multiple choice C-SAS.1 Small Animal Surgery Core
1-2-1 coaching, extensive written feedback from assessors and access to that I have ownership of and am personally responsible for my own questions, covering animal and public health protection, emergency care C-SAS.2 Soft Tissue Surgery A
relevant online resources. Once enrolled on A-FAVP.1, you will be continuing education and the direction it takes. I am now in a better and the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct. The final assessment activity C-SAS.3 Soft Tissue Surgery B
allocated a tutor who will assess and give written feedback on all your position to identify gaps in my knowledge and skills and most importantly is a reflective essay of the candidate’s learning through the module. C-SAS.6 Orthopaedic Surgery A
essays. You will also have a video call with your tutor for verbal feedback how to proactively address them.” C-SAS.7 Orthopaedic Surgery B
on your first essay. The tutor will have the opportunity to support your “I have realised that self-reflection is only part of self-improvement, it is B Modules: Clinical Practice
development, which will lead to an improved personal learning experience. The B modules in Clinical Practice are assessed by submission of case
not enough to simply reflect, you need to actually change what you do/
Online resources include sample case diaries, case reports and exam how you act in future situations. Understanding this has made me a better reports and a reflective essay. Candidates are not required to attend the
RVC for assessment.
questions, interesting literature, helpful articles, links to electronic journals, vet, colleague and friend.”
videos, and clinical cases with model answers. A recorded webinar is “I was completely unaware how much the module A essays would impact B-SAP.1 Small Animal Practice
available for each specific discipline giving advice and tips on preparing my daily practice: sending me in thought-provoking directions I never B-PAP.2 Production Animal Practice – cattle, sheep and camelids
for module assessment tasks. You will have access to the RVC library, before considered pursuing and allowing me to grow in ways I never B-EP.3 Equine Practice
both online and in person, and an Athens account (which allows access to thought possible.” C Modules
many journals online). C modules are assessed by a variety of methods depending on the
“I’m sure that I could have achieved better grades with some safer,
Some of the RVC CPD courses in 2023 specifically address learning more familiar topics, but that isn’t what this CertAVP is about to me. It is discipline. Most require some form of case diary, several case reports,
objectives in various CertAVP modules. In addition, many other RVC CPD about self-directed, critical, lifelong learning. Staying in your comfort zone essays and examination (at the RVC).
courses cover topics relevant to veterinarians enrolled on the CertAVP. won’t benefit you as a veterinary surgeon, and I’m ready to take the next Anaesthesia
CertAVP candidates are eligible for discounted RVC CPD courses – step again.” C-VA.1 Small Animal Anaesthesia and Analgesia
please contact our office for further details. C-VA.2 Equine Anaesthesia and Analgesia
“Studying for the B module has been difficult at times but rewarding.
Course Director I can see how it has led to improving not only my own practice but that C-VA.3 Critical Care and Analgesia
Professor Jill Maddison BVSc DipVetClinStud PhD FACVSc SFHEA of my whole team. It really helped to have evidence to support my Emergency and Critical Care
MRCVS, Professor of General Practice, RVC
suggestions. I believe this was key in my getting my colleagues to C-ECC.1 Critical Care
More details on the CertAVP, how to apply and fees can be found implement changes in longstanding protocols.” C-ECC.2 Emergency Care A
online at www.rvc.ac.uk/certavp C-ECC.3 Emergency Care B

Equine
C-E.1 Equine Gastrointestinal Disease and Intensive Care
C-E.2 Equine Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease
I have learnt so much from the A module with the RVC and wanted to say thank you. C-E.3 Equine General Medicine
C-E.4
Equine Neuromuscular, Behaviour and Special Sense
Learning to reflect properly and concentrate on the situations at work I find difficult has had Global Veterinary Public Health
a real impact on me and shifted my mindset how I approach some things. The feedback, C-VPH.1 Animal Welfare in the Food Chain
especially from my tutor, was so helpful and detailed and I was very grateful for that.” Pathology Basic Tissue Pathology, Necropsy and Biopsy
C-VP.1
C-VP.2 Clinical Pathology – Laboratory Diagnostics
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