Short Courses

NPTC Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines

Introduction

This is 1-day course certificated by NPTC. It provides training in the essential aspects of safety and animal welfare when administering veterinary medicines.

Content

  • Signs of Animal Health
  • Storage & Transport of Veterinary Medicines
  • Disposal & Records of Veterinary Medicines
  • Health & Safety At Work Act 1974, relating to medicines
  • Preventing unnecessary suffering to animals
  • Safety Checks (COSHH & Risk Assessments)
  • Dose Rates
  • Methods of Administration
  • Zoonoses (examples & control)
  • Data Sheets
  • Withdrawal periods
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Competent Users
  • Accidents
  • Environmental Pollution
  • Administration of veterinary medicines

Dates 2012

Dates to be arranged.

What to Bring

Please bring outdoor clothes including waterproofs and work boots. A passport sized photograph is required for certification purposes

Cost

£100

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