Veterinary medicines CPD course available in Kent

Following the success of their recent one-day veterinary medicines course in Suffolk, Central College will be hosting a second CPD day in February 2014 in Kent.



Veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, students and SQPs are all welcomed to benefit from a range of topical discussions from industry experts at The Black Horse Inn Conference Rooms in Maidstone.

Speakers will include Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) inspector John Hall (pictured), who will discuss the legislative framework surrounding the supply of veterinary medicines, highlighting offences under the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR) and exploring the VMD inspection criteria.

Duncan Hannant, professor of applied immunology at the University of Nottingham’s School of Veterinary Medicine, will cover One Health and the continual and consistent trend for the emergence of infectious disease over time.



Professor Hannant will also highlight the importance of effective management procedures for disease control and prevention, including rapid diagnostic tests and development of effective vaccines.

Likewise, Dr Colin Roberts of the University of Cambridge will consider the effective use of antimicrobials, particularly as resistance is a growing worldwide issue, affecting both animal and human health. He will also explore parasite control and anthelmintic resistance.



The course will provide ample opportunities for discussion and networking, alongside the range of informative and thought-provoking talks.



The Effective Use of Veterinary Medicines CPD day will take place on February 19, 2014, between 9.30am and 4pm, and will include lunch.



The one day course is priced at £155.00 and bookings taken before December 20 receive a 10 per cent early bird discount.

For further information or to book a place, please email Central College at enquiries@ccoas.org.uk or call 01359 243405.