Views on veterinary nursing sought
Feedback will be used to maintain the quality and standards of veterinary nurse training.
Nurses, veterinary surgeons, practice managers and others with an interest in the profession are being invited to give their views in the Central Qualifications (CQ) Veterinary Nursing Consultation 2014.
Central Qualifications (CQ) examination board and awarding organisation is conducting a consultation on all aspects of veterinary nursing training, qualifications and employment, to help ensure that graduating students have the knowledge, competence and day one skills necessary for a successful career in veterinary nursing.
CQ is seeking the views of everyone with an interest in veterinary nursing and in particular is asking for views on the following:
- Content of the veterinary nursing syllabus
- Standards of examinations and assessments
- Duration of training programmes
- Practical competencies and day one skills required by employers
- Training practice and placement location requirements
- The role of step up qualifications
- Routes of entry to veterinary nursing
- Advanced / postgraduate qualifications and further training options for veterinary nurses
- Pathways for existing non-qualified nursing assistants
- Accessibility of training
- Employability
The feedback received will be used to maintain the quality and standards of veterinary nurse training as well as set the standards for CQ’s postgraduate qualifications.
For further information or to submit your views, write to VN Consultation, Central Qualifications, Elmtree Business Park Elmswell IP30 9HR, e-mail vnconsultation@cqual.org or visit their website www.cqual.org to download a consultation form for completion.
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