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Learning designed to improve confidence, expertise and everyday practice life
At Central CPD, we understand the pressures being faced by practice teams and the enormous impact that learning and development can have on the workflows and efficiencies of veterinary practices.
We are delighted to introduce our exclusive Academy programmes. Carefully designed in collaboration with expert veterinary professionals, our academies aim to upskill team members and support career development through the expansion of key knowledge and expertise and instil confidence to enable successful contribution to everyday general practice.
Veterinary Care Assistant
We understand the invaluable work that VCAs do and the impact that upskilling VCAs can have on increasing workflow efficiencies in practice. That’s why we’ve created learning resources specifically for VCAs, in collaboration with expert veterinary professionals, to provide informative materials covering core veterinary topics.
VCA Academy Silver Package
Central CPD’s bespoke learning series is designed specifically for veterinary care assistants and support staff working in small animal veterinary practice.
The series covers a variety of skills to help expand knowledge and develop understanding for this essential role. Learning resources have been created by expert veterinary professionals to provide informative materials covering core veterinary topics.
In addition to the theory and knowledge provided, an emphasis on practical skills is given in these videos. On completion of this course, the veterinary care assistant will be prepared for a career in the veterinary profession and will have the confidence to carry out tasks safely and effectively.
£120 (+VAT) per VCA
VCA Academy Gold Package
9th December 2024 – Central London
As practice-life becomes busier, veterinary care assistants and other supporting roles are increasingly relied upon to assist the team with ensuring the smooth running of the veterinary clinic.
This interactive, one-day course aims to broaden skills for all VCAs, helping to expand upon key knowledge and expertise required for everyday general practice, and enhance confidence to allow VCAs to provide gold-standard patient care.
£195 (+VAT) per VCA
Veterinary ReceptionistÂ
As the first point of contact, veterinary receptionists have an important role in delivering compassionate care to clients and their pets. We’ve developed an academy to equip client care staff with the essential skills required when managing the high-pressures of the veterinary diary, all while navigating the ethical boundaries of advice-giving and delegation.
Client Care Academy Silver Package
Central CPD’s bespoke learning series is designed specifically for veterinary receptionist and support staff working in small animal veterinary practice.
Whether triaging urgent situations over the phone or listening to clients worries in practice, this bespoke learning series will provide client facing staff with further knowledge and understanding of common conditions encountered in the veterinary clinic and the essential skills required when managing the high-pressures of the veterinary diary.
£95 (+VAT)
Client Care Academy Gold Package
These two one-day courses will look at the multi-faceted role of veterinary reception staff, covering crucial aspects of diary management, communication and improving clinical knowledge.
Veterinary reception staff can attend one day for £195+VAT, or both days for £345+VAT and upon purchase will also get access to the Client Care Academy Silver package at no extra cost.
£195 (+VAT)
Student Vet Nurse
Working towards your Vet Nurse qualifications can be stressful, so we’ve developed comprehensive learning resources to aid revision, through both on-demand content and practical demonstrations in a supported setting led by an experienced OSCE examiner.
Student Vet Nurse Academy Silver Package
Central CPD’s bespoke learning series is designed specifically for student veterinary nurses working in small animal practice.
The series focuses on topics to aid revision in practical skills. Learning resources have been created by expert veterinary professionals to provide informative materials, which follow a similar structure to the student veterinary nurses practical skills log.
Purchase of the series gives unlimited access to the materials and SVNs can watch sections in their chosen time and order, giving flexibility over revision whilst building confidence in practice.
£95 (+VAT) per SVN
Student Vet Nurse Academy Gold Package
This one-day course will provide essential revision for the practical OSCE examinations and is suitable for both student and international nurses taking RCVS pre-registration OSCEs and VetSkill OSCEs.
Led by an experienced examiner, the day aims to help take away the stress of these exams and provide an understanding of the OSCE process alongside providing practical demonstrations of OSCE tasks and allowing you the chance to practice them yourself in a supported setting where you can receive essential feedback and build valuable confidence.
£195 (+VAT) per SVN
Vet Nurse
Vet Nurses are essential to the functioning of any practice, and play an important role in supporting vets and providing vital care. Our learning resources are designed especially for vet nurses looking to refresh their skills after time away from practice.
Nurse Refresh Academy Silver Package
Our Nurse Refresh Series has been developed to offer you extensive, flexible learning support and help you build your confidence in all the key areas of clinical practice.
So, whether you have been away for a short period of time or for several years, you can feel confident that our series has everything you need to refresh your nursing skills and knowledge.
The Silver Package is a solely online programme which includes 28 hours of core nursing content based on the RCVS PSP requirements, automated CPD tracking and lecture notes, quizzes and CPD certificates.
£150 (+VAT)
Nurse Refresh Academy Gold Package
Anaesthesia is a fundamental aspect of the veterinary nurse’s role, and this one-day course is designed to refresh your knowledge, boost your confidence, and deepen your understanding of the entire process.
Whether you are newly qualified, returning to work, or looking to enhance your expertise, this course will provide you with comprehensive insights into monitoring your patients throughout their anaesthesia experience.
£195 (+VAT)
Vet
Our Vet Academies are designed to help new graduate vets to transition to professional life and refresh skills for those returning to practice after a career break.
Vet Refresh Academy Silver Package
The bespoke Vet Refresh Academy has been specifically designed for veterinarians returning from a career break, planning a career change to small animal practice or for GPs wanting to refresh their knowledge on a range of common conditions.
It will provide you with an extensive update in several key areas, with videos created by expert veterinary professionals providing confidence and skills to manage a range of cases.
£495 (+VAT)
Vet Refresh Academy Gold Package
Wednesday 11th – Friday 13th December 2024 – Central London
This 3-day course from Davina Anderson is a practical, hands-on approach to triggering your muscle memory and getting back into surgery. We cover a wide range of topics from surgical preparation, suturing, management of traumatic and surgical wounds and urinary tract surgery.
An invaluable 3-day course by a Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery and European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery.
£1,895 (+VAT)
Vet Graduate Academy
We understand that the transition from graduation to practice can be overwhelming…
We have carefully developed a Vet Graduate Academy which complements the RCVS VetGDP programme to provide graduates with improved surgical, dental and ultrasound practical skills and confidence, with specialist-led case discussions, bespoke training programmes and a large CPD reference library to enhance case management and support progression through the EPAs.
We offer three different packages to suit different needs and budgets. From an online-only package which allows graduates to benefit from the VetGDP led graduate academy without the need to travel, to our most comprehensive package delivered in collaboration with Vet Dynamics to cover both clinical and non-clinical training to ensure successful integration into practice life.
From £474 (+VAT)
Whole Practice
The Calm Clinic Academy is a comprehensive 12-month programme open to the whole practice team, that will equip delegates with the skills to create positive changes within their practice, and implement a calm, stress-limiting approach to all patients.
The Calm Clinic Academy Gold Package
Suitable for the whole practice team, the Calm Clinic Academy Gold Package will provide you with the tools to not only to recognise when patients require emotional support but to gain confidence in delivering support with a holistic, patient centred approach.
The Calm Clinic Academy Gold Package includes online training, case studies and assessments, as well as two species-specific attendance days and a visit to the London Cat Clinic. Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will earn Calm Clinic Ambassador status in their clinic.
£595 (+VAT)
The Calm Clinic Academy Silver Package
The Calm Clinic Academy Silver Package follows the same format as the Gold Package, but is completed online and includes training programmes, case studies and assessments, along with species-specific modules. Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will earn Calm Clinic Ambassador status in their clinic.