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New NPL Target Completion Dates for Sept 2012 Start Students
All Clinical Coaches with September 2012 Start Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing students please note the following new targets for NPL Completion: VN3 – 30.3.13 VN4 – 30.4.13 VN7 – 30.6.13 Your students may be required to complete the equine skills via college.
Reminder for Students and Clinical Coaches
If a skill on the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) links to a practical exam please make sure you are able to complete the NPL skill to OSCE standard.
NPL Slow Loading Issues Now Remedied
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have informed us that the recent slow loading issues affecting the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) have now been remedied and the system is operating normally. The RCVS are continuing to work with Skillwise to ensure the problem does not recur. It appears to be due to, in part, the […]
Mini-Bill to be Presented to Legally Protect VN Title
The RCVS is preparing to present a mini-bill to MPs with the aim of getting the veterinary nurse title legally protected through the Veterinary Surgeons Act (VSA). The VN and RCVS council have both approved this new move which is set to go to DEFRA imminently. The VSA currently refers to LVNs and SVNs in […]
What you need to know about the new CAW VLE
CAW VLE Notice
Newer Version of VLE – Information for Students
Over the weekend our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) was upgraded to a newer version, so students will find it looks differently when they log in next. If you require any help please contact us on 01480 422060.
The College of Animal Welfare is Proud to Present TP Congress 2013: 18-19 March
We are delighted to announce that this year’s TP Congress is open for registration and, with so much going on in the profession at the moment, this year’s Congress is not to be missed! This year we have made a few changes. Firstly, TP Congress is moving to MKCC Conference Centre in Milton Keynes – […]
VLE Will be Unavailable this Weekend – 26 & 27 January 2013
Our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) will be unavailable this weekend for essential upgrades to be carried out. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
eLibrary Now Available to all CAW Students
We are delighted to announce that we have recently purchased a number of eBooks for students to use to help with their learning. The new eLibrary can be found on the home page of our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). A selection of animal and veterinary titles are available and can be either read online or […]
RCVS Launch Newsletter for Those Involved with Veterinary Nurse Education and Training
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has launched a newsletter for those involved with veterinary nurse education and training. The title – VN Education – replaces VN Standard, the newsletter from RCVS Awards, the College’s awarding body. It focuses on the regulatory aspects of all veterinary nurse education, including both vocational and undergraduate training. […]