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76 RVC CPD 2022 RCVS Certificate in Advanced 77
Veterinary Practice (CERTAVP)

RCVS CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED MODULES AVAILABLE FOR
VETERINARY PRACTICE ASSESSMENT AT THE RVC
(CERTAVP)

Enrolment details RVC CertAVP candidates have said… The learning objectives and syllabus for each module have been Equine
You can enrol with the RVC throughout the year and must also “I have also found myself engaging with veterinary medicine in a developed by the RCVS. See www.rvc.ac.uk/certavp for detailed C-E.1 Equine Gastrointestinal Disease and Intensive Care
enrol with the RCVS (please see the RCVS website for details – different and more enjoyable way than I previously thought possible. information about content, assessment and learning support for C-E.2 Equine Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease
www.rcvs.org.uk). The C modules have an annual assessment I have soliloquised to my colleagues about how useful it is for everyone modules assessed by the RVC. C-E.3 Equine General Medicine
cycle so it is advised to enrol before a cycle begins; check the module to complete this [AFAVP] module.” A-FAVP.1 Module: Foundations of Advanced Veterinary Practice C-E.4 Equine Neuromuscular, Behaviour and Special Sense
outlines on the website (www.rvc.ac.uk/certavp) for the timetable “This [AFAVP] module has given me a renewed appreciation for the Assessment for this module requires the candidate to write three essays Global Veterinary Public Health
or contact certavp@rvc.ac.uk for enrolment advice. The fees for fact that I have ownership of and am personally responsible for my related to professional issues: Principles of professional reasoning and C-VPH.1 Animal Welfare in the Food Chain
the 2021/2022 academic year are:
own continuing education and the direction it takes. I am now in a decision making; Animal welfare, professional conduct and veterinary C-VPH.2 Hygienic Production of Food
RVC registration fee: £50 better position to identify gaps in my knowledge and skills and most ethics; and Quality and safety in veterinary practice. The essays are Pathology
RVC module fee: £650 per module importantly how to proactively address them.” submitted electronically, the candidate is not required to attend the RVC. C-VP.1 Basic Tissue Pathology, Necropsy and Biopsy
There is also a short online quiz of multiple choice questions, covering
Learning support “I have realised that self-reflection is only part of self-improvement, it Animal and public health protection, Emergency care and the RCVS C-VP.2 Clinical Pathology – Laboratory Diagnostics
You will receive support throughout your studies from the CertAVP team, is not enough to simply reflect, you need to actually change what you Code of Professional Conduct. The final assessment activity is a Poultry
1-2-1 coaching, extensive written feedback from assessors and access do/how you act in future situations. Understanding this has made me reflective essay of the candidate’s learning through the module. C-POU.1 Husbandry and Management
to relevant online resources. Once enrolled on A-FAVP.1, you will be a better vet, colleague and friend.” C-POU.2 Disease Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment
allocated a tutor who will assess and give written feedback on all your “I was completely unaware how much the module A essays would impact B Modules: Clinical Practice C.POU.3 Minor Poultry Species, Hatcheries and Incubation,
essays. You will also have a video call with your tutor for verbal feedback my daily practice: sending me in thought-provoking directions I never The B modules in Clinical Practice are assessed by submission of Poultry Processing and Legislation
on your first essay. The tutor will have the opportunity to support your before considered pursuing and allowing me to grow in ways I never case reports and a reflective essay. Candidates are not required to
development, which will lead to an improved personal learning experience. attend the RVC for assessment. Primary Care (assessed in collaboration with Vet Learning Ltd)
thought possible.”
Online resources include sample case diaries, case reports and exam “I’m sure that I could have achieved better grades with some safer, B-SAP.1 Small Animal Practice C-VCG.1 Clinical Governance in Veterinary Practice
Clinical Audit
C-VGP.1
questions, interesting literature, helpful articles, links to electronic more familiar topics, but that isn’t what this CertAVP is about to me. B-PAP.2 Production Animal Practice – cattle, sheep and camelids C-VGP.2 Consultation Skills
journals, videos, and clinical cases with model answers. A recorded It is about self-directed, critical, lifelong learning. Staying in your comfort B-PAP.2 Production Animal Practice – poultry C-VGP.3 Professional Responsibility and Practice
webinar is available for each specific discipline giving advice and tips zone won’t benefit you as a veterinary surgeon, and I’m ready to take B-EP.3 Equine Practice C-VML.1 Principles of Veterinary Management and Leadership
on preparing for module assessment tasks. You will have access to the the next step again.” C Modules C-VCM.1 Principles of Coaching and Mentoring Development
RVC library, both online and in person, and an Athens account (which C modules are assessed by a variety of methods depending on the in Veterinary Practice
allows access to many journals online). “Studying for the B module has been difficult at times but rewarding. discipline. Most require some form of case diary, several case reports,
I can see how it has led to improving not only my own practice but Small Animal Medicine
Some of the RVC CPD courses in 2022 specifically address learning that of my whole team. It really helped to have evidence to support essays and examination (at the RVC). C-SAM.7 Small Animal Neurological Medicine
objectives in various CertAVP modules. In addition, many other RVC my suggestions. I believe this was key in my getting my colleagues Anaesthesia C-SAM.8 Small Animal Medicine A
CPD courses cover topics relevant to veterinarians enrolled on the to implement changes in longstanding protocols.” C-VA.1 Small Animal Anaesthesia and Analgesia C-SAM.9 Small Animal Medicine B
CertAVP. CertAVP candidates are eligible for discounted RVC CPD C-VA.2 Equine Anaesthesia and Analgesia C-SAM.10 Small Animal Medicine C
courses – please contact our office for further details.
C-VA.3 Critical Care and Analgesia
Course Director Cardiology Small Animal Surgery
Small Animal Surgery Core
C-SAS.1
Professor Jill Maddison BVSc DipVetClinStud PhD FACVSc SFHEA C-VC.1 Cardiovascular Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology C-SAS.2 Soft Tissue Surgery A
MRCVS, Professor of General Practice, RVC
C-VC.2 Cardiovascular Diagnostics C-SAS.3 Soft Tissue Surgery B
More details on the CertAVP, how to apply and fees can be C-VC.3 Cardiovascular Therapeutics C-SAS.6 Orthopaedic Surgery A
found online at www.rvc.ac.uk/certavp C-SAS.7 Orthopaedic Surgery B
Diagnostic Imaging
C-VDI.1 Diagnostic Imaging in Practice Teaching
C-VDI.2 Small Animal Imaging (Orthopaedic) C-VWT.1 Veterinary Workplace Teaching
C-VDI.3 Small Animal Imaging (Soft Tissue)
C-VDI.4 Large Animal Imaging
C-VDI.5 Large Animal Imaging
I’m absolutely loving it. While I only qualified in the summer of 2015, I was
beginning to experience a sense of stagnation in practice and the structured, Emergency and Critical Care
Critical Care
C-ECC.1
self-directed learning experience this B-SAP.1 module has provided for me C-ECC.2 Emergency Care A
has been amazing.” C-ECC.3 Emergency Care B

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