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RCVS Academy launches ‘Communicating Cost’ course
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The online platform will also resume its ‘Academy Live’ sessions.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has added a new course, ‘Communicating Cost’ to RCVS Academy, RCVS’ library of free learning resources.

The 45-minute course has been devised to support veterinary teams with discussing the costs of treatment with their clients.

Its syllabus will give practical tips, insights and an interactive scenario to encourage clear and transparent communication between veterinary teams and their clients. It will also ensure veterinary professionals understand their obligations under the Code of Professional Conduct.

Through the course, RCVS hopes to support learners with developing trust and avoiding misunderstandings.

Lizzie Lockett, RCVS CEO, said: “Discussions around the costs of veterinary treatment are not always easy and can sometimes give rise to misunderstandings or lack of clarity between clients and veterinary teams. We recognise the challenges these conversations present and the pressures veterinary professionals face.”

The new course comes as RCVS Academy announces the return of its Academy Live sessions.

First trialled in November 2024, the Academy Live initiative offers a series of free, live interactive sessions based on content from RCVS Academy courses. They are designed to be short and engaging, with opportunity for questions and discussions. The sessions are not recorded.

There are currently three Academy Live sessions open for registration, including sessions on RCVS 1CPD and the responsibility of a clinical supervisor.

Catherine Hemingway, RCVS head of academy, said: "Through expanding the provision of the Academy, learners are able to access a broader range of learning formats to best suit their individual needs. Our Academy Live sessions allow learners to interact with subject matter experts, ask questions and discuss the subject matter with peers.

“This, in turn, has the ability to increase and enhance the impact and application of learning and development.”

RCVS Academy courses can be accessed after logging in here.

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.