Blog Category: Training Practices
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Remember to vote in the RCVS and VN Councils elections!
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is encouraging veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to, not only, vote, in this year’s RCVS and VN Councils elections, but to vote online. The elections will feature both a new voting platform and regular personalised email reminders from Electorial Reform Services (ERS) Ltd which will make it easier […]
RCVS launches new CPD pilot
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) hosted two continuing professional development (CPD) pilot days on 28 February and 1 March 2017, training volunteers to trial a proposed new outcomes-based system of measuring and recording learning and development. This trial is the result of a six-week consultation held by the College in June 2016, asking […]
Head Nurse Congress: Just two weeks left to get early bird rates!
There’s just two weeks left to take advantage of the early bird booking rate for Head Nurse Congress – if you book before 31 March, you can attend both days of Congress for the reduced price of just £215+VAT! Back by popular demand, Head Nurse Congress, sponsored by the Veterinary Practice Management Association (VPMA) and […]
Always wanted to work with animals? Come and find out how!
If you love animals, at some point in your life you may have considered working with them, but what options are there and where do you start? There’s no better place to find out than our annual Careers With Animals Day! Running at our education and training centre in Godmanchester on Saturday 25 March, the event […]
National Apprenticeship Week Awards Winners
Thank you to everyone who made a nomination for our Apprenticeship Awards in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (6-10 March). The five winners have now been chosen. We received some truly inspiring nominations of students and lecturers/employers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, excelling in their role and making such a […]
NPL Guidance for Level 3 Diploma Students
Two new documents have been uploaded to the clinical coach section of The College of Animal Welfare VLE for all clinical coaches supporting Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing students. The ‘Guide to NPL Completion’ gives guidance on completion of the revised Nursing Progress Log (NPL) skills and also makes reference to the City […]
The College Of Animal Welfare National Apprenticeship Week Awards (6-10 March 2017)
Do you know an apprentice that has gone beyond the call of duty or is excelling in their position? Perhaps you are an apprentice and think your employer or tutor deserves some recognition for the support and opportunities they are giving you. Why not nominate them for an award as part of The College of […]
Bursaries available to support veterinary nurse training
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has announced the details for its 2017 bursaries. The following bursaries are available for BVNA members to apply for: BVNA Education Bursary – up to £500 available as assistance for VNs or students in training or furthering their veterinary nursing education. The Kennel Club Charitable Trust Bursary – A […]
NPL Professional Behaviour Evaluation – September 2016 / January 2017 Start VN Students
The professional behaviour evaluation is completed on the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) when a student reaches 10% NPL completion, 40% NPL completion and 80% NPL completion. The student will complete a self-evaluation first, then nominate a peer to complete (e.g. RVN or MRCVS in practice) and then their clinical coach completes an evaluation. Each stage […]
Important information for CAW clinical coaches!
From time to time The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) may ask you to supply information to us in regards to your clinical coach training, standardisation or other relevant documentation. It is really important that this information is provided promptly as delays may result in, for example, your student being unable to start work on […]