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The Nurse Certificate (NCert) is a qualification awarded by ISVPS to Veterinary Nurses. By achieving this certificate, you will become part of a larger community of professionals with a set of standard skills and knowledge.
In order to obtain a NCert, candidates will need to successfully complete a modular CE program at one of ISVPS certified providers and undergo pre- and post-module evaluation, additional study, and a final examination.
If you are a non-certified Veterinary Nurse, and have at least two years of work experience in this position, you will be applying for a Veterinary Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert).
How to achieve a Nurse Certificate
· All applicants must be working in a veterinary practice or be able to have access to a veterinary practice in order to be able to complete the written assessment (for example, you may need to ensure that this applies if you are a qualified veterinary nurse or technician working in the veterinary industry)
· Delegates can start the program as soon as they have graduated/qualified and will be eligible for examination and assessment on completion of the program
· In order to register for the certificate assessments, all delegates must have completed all modules of the program
· Examination candidates must complete and pass the below:
o Written assessment (clinical audit)
o 25 MCQ exam
o A 10-station practical spot test (this is an applied theory interactive examination, which is taken online and is not a demonstration of skill competency)
· Successful candidates will receive a printed certificate, be included on ISVPS register of NCert holders and be permitted to use the post-nominals associated with the certificate.
Please note that all eligibility is reviewed and cannot be guaranteed. Applications may be sent to the examiner/academic chair for review/approval and their decision on eligibility is undisputable.
How to achieve a Veterinary Paraprofessional Certificate
. All applicants must be working in a veterinary practice/ clinical setting for the duration of the training programme and certificate completion (to be able to complete the written assessment).*
. All 3 of the eligibility documents below to be uploaded:
1) a recent CV*(this should demonstrate that you have been working within a veterinary practice for at least 2 years prior to thetraining programme start date)
2) a signed letter from your employer stating that you are working in a veterinary practice in a nursing role*
3) a self-statement letter explaining your nursing experience and the relevance of taking the training programme to your career*
Applicants who are not formally trained veterinary nurses, such as laboratory research assistants, may apply but must provide all three of the support documents listed above.*
In order to register for the certificate assessments, all delegates must have completed all modules of the training programme
Examination candidates must complete and pass the following:
Written assessment (clinical audit)
25 MCQ exam
10 station practical spot test (this is an applied theory interactive examination, which is taken online and is not a demonstration of skill competency)
Successful candidates will receive a printed certificate, be included on ISVPS register of VPP certificate holders and be permitted to use the post-nominals associated with the certificate
*Please note that all eligibility is reviewed and cannot be guaranteed.
