Short Courses

Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines


This is one 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

Dates to be confirmed.

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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