Course details

OVERVIEW

This 5-day Fetac Accredited programme will enable the you to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in the safe handling, storage and sale of animal remedies as is required by the legislation.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

  • Demonstrate understanding of the current legislation and procedures that govern the dispensing, handling and storage of Animal Remedies
  • Demonstrate understanding of the skills required in the dispensing, handling and storage of animal remedies
  • Select appropriate animal remedy solutions having due regard to health and safety and the changing patterns in disease profiles, farming practices and new products whilst adhering to current regulations
  • Develop operational procedures for the supply, handling, storage, distribution and Dispensing of animal remedies in line with current legislation and labelling requirements
  • Explain the essentials of on-farm bio-security and the role of disinfectants

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The programme is aimed at any persons working within the retail environment, that are responsible for the handling and dispensing of animal remedies.

LEARNING APPROACH

This programme is tutor lead with a number of group exercises and discussion workshops, supported by video tutorials.

MODULES

  • Understanding the Agri-Industry and Stake holders.
  • The law
  • Animal Disease & Parasites
  • Licensed Merchants
  • Mammalian anatomy and physiology.
  • Basic Nutrition
  • Husbandry Systems.
  • Disease Prevention Products.
  • Safety and Storage of Animal Remedies
  • Animal Remedies Legislation.
  • Legislative Compliance for Prescription only Medicines(POM).
  • HACCP
  • Mastitis Control.
  • Highlighted Disease Programs.
  • Workshop and Practical exam role play on functions and responsibilities of
  • “Responsible Person” Role of continuous learning.
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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