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RCVS consults on year one competences
vets in surgery
RCVS is aiming to bring the Year One Competences into line with the recently updated Day One Competences.
Views sought on new proposals

The RCVS is consulting on a new set of Year One Competences, aiming to bring them into line with the Day One Competences for new graduates, which were amended last year.

A working party chaired by RCVS Council member Dr Tom Witte developed the updated Year One Competences, which detail the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours expected of veterinary surgeons on completion of the professional development phase (PDP).

The new competences cover a range of areas, including general professional skills, practical and clinical competences and knowledge and understanding of veterinary medicine, legislation, research methods and other subjects.

Veterinary surgeons are expected to be competent in these areas upon completion of the PDP, which is a period of structured learning and development for new graduates. This should be completed within the first three years in practice.

RCVS head of education Christine Warman said: "We are keen that members of the profession from all stages of their career and all types of practice participate in this consultation and provide feedback and suggestions on our proposed Year-One Competences and the supporting guidance for each.

"If there are any key competences that you think are missing from our list we would also like to hear from you.
 
“Furthermore, in light of the fact that most graduates complete the PDP within 18 months of entering clinical practice, we are asking whether we should change the name from Year One Competences to something that better reflects the situation on the ground – for example, ‘Competences expected on completion of PDP’ or similar."

To take part in the online consultation, visit: http://www.rcvs.org.uk/about-us/consultations/our-consultations/review-of-year-one-competences-for-veterinary-surgeons/

The consolation deadline is 5pm on Tuesday, 27 October 2015.

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com