How does a qualified veterinary nurse become an SQP?
If a qualified veterinary nurse wishes to become an SQP, then recognition is given of the previous assessed study. Production of their veterinary nursing certificate will allow APL or APEL (credit given for prior learning) to be awarded and the veterinary nurse would then only be required to sit a shortened assessment, which concentrates on legislation and application of the knowledge and understanding they are already likely to have, in order to become a C-SQP. They can build on this by adding the farm animal and equine modules. Student nurses or non-qualified practice staff have to sit the full examination process. Continuing professional development Once qualified, an SQP has to show they are keeping up to date. There is a 3-yearly requirement for CPD points. These can be gained from attending accredited meetings, private study and internet assessments. For more information, click here.
