How VDS can help with VCI CVE Requirements for Vets and RVNs
At a time when veterinary practice feels busier than ever, the thought of planning in your 2022 CVE might feel a little overwhelming. Read this blog to understand how your VDS membership can help you meet your VCI CVE requirements.
VCI has specific CVE requirements for vets and veterinary nurses. You can read all about them here and it is your responsibility to keep up to date with any changes.
What counts towards my VCI CVE requirements?
The amount of CVE that must be completed is stipulated by VCI. When it comes to choosing your CVE activities, take some time to think about what is going to be the most relevant and beneficial to you, as well as your practice. Though your CVE can include anything that will help you do your job – from clinical skills to non-clinical skills such as practice management, communication or self-management – there are some restrictions that you need to be aware of. These include limits on how many CVE credits you can accumulate for each type of CVE and the types of topics covered. You can find more information for practitioners here and for nurses here. There are lots of opportunities for learning that can count towards CVE for vets and vet nurses, which can be broken down into the following categories:
How can my VDS membership help me meet my VCI CVE requirements?
Membership of the VDS provides veterinary practitioners and veterinary nurses with access to a range of learning options that may count towards your CVE requirements. VDS members can: *Note that you need to be logged in as a VDS member to access this content. If you or your practice has VDS cover but you’re unsure how to access your full member benefits or you don’t have your member log on details, please contact our membership team on +44 (0)1565 652737. Similarly, if you haven’t been receiving your VDS newsletter or would like to start receiving an email version instead of the traditional print version, you can update your details and preferences here or contact our membership team who will be able to help you. Professionals should keep up to date with any changes to VCI CVE information here.
What about UK members?
For our UK members, the RCVS has slightly different CPD requirements than the VCI. You can read all about the RCVS CPD requirements on the RCVS website here and our blog here.
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