AVM309 Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines

Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines (0130-09)

The assessment is divided in to 3 mandatory units:
1. Safely store and administer veterinary medicines - practices
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of storing and administering veterinary medicines
3. Demonstrate knowledge of legislation and products of veterinary medicines

Units 1 is assessed by one-to-one oral questioning and observation of practical performance by our NPTC qualified assessor.

Units 2 and 3 are assessed via a computer based multiple choice examination.

Candidates must be a minimum age of 16 or over.

Candidates must successfully achieve all assessment activities in all outcomes. The qualification certificate will be endorsed in the context of the grouping / species of animals with which the Candidate was assessed.

Learning Outcomes:
The candidate will be able to:
1. Comply with current, relevant health and safety legislation;
2. Follow an animal health management plan
3. Administer a range of veterinary medicine types, safely and humanely
4. Store and transport veterinary medicines correctly
5. Maintain the health of user, public and animals
6. Dispose of unwanted veterinary medicines safely
7. Record the use of veterinary medicines.
8. Prevent unnecessary pain and unnecessary distress to the animals
9. Identify signs of health and ill-health in animals

For further information detailing the activities taken during the assessment of each unit please visit the NPTC Assessment Schedule (link opens in a new window).

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