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From the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh
RCVS CertAVP
- Introduction to RCVS CertAVP
- How to get a CertAVP
- Edinburgh modules
- Designated certificates
- Cost of assessment
- Frequently asked questions
RCVS CertAVP Assessment
The R(D)SVS has recently gained RCVS accreditation to assess 58 of the modules from the RCVS CertAVP.
We are currently appointing examiners and setting up the infrastructure to be able to start registering candidates for assessment and hope to have this in place for many of the modules by early 2009.
If you would like us to let you know when we will be able to accept registrations please register on this site and select the "CertAVP module updates" mailing list subscription. If you are already registered on this website, you can ensure you are on this mailing list by going to the email subscriptions section of your account.
We provide CPD courses directly relevant to some of the RCVS modules, but you can choose to learn in with any CPD provider or as self directed learning.
Structure of the modular certificate scheme
Under the modular system, candidates can build up credits towards an RCVS post-graduate qualification called the Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice, by passing a series of modules. Alternatively, candidates can simply be assessed on their individual modules as part of their ongoing CPD, and RCVS will keep a record of their achievements.
Modules are divided into three groups - A, B and C. The PDF diagram below shows the value of the credits within each group.
To achieve the full Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP), candidates must pass the A-Professional Key Skills module (15 credits), the B-Clinical Key Skills module (5 credits) and at least one other B module (10 credits), together with either three C modules or a combination of B and C modules (30 credits). Modules can be attempted in any order.
For further information see the RCVS webpage.
