VMD Training Centre
Technical training for stakeholders interested in manufacture, authorisation, supply, and use of veterinary medicines
Our training events
We have already held a number of training events both in person and live online. We are looking to add further options to our training offer and welcome your ideas on areas that we could develop to training@vmd.gov.uk.
Introductory Veterinary Wholesale Qualified Person Training Online Course
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Delivered by the VMD Inspection Team, this course introduces the role of the Wholesale Qualified Person (WQP) and their responsibilities in a veterinary wholesale dealer premises to ensure that veterinary medicines are obtained, stored and supplied correctly. This course is suited to persons who are seeking to become a WQP, existing WQPs wishing to refresh their understanding, and for businesses looking to become wholesale dealers of veterinary medicines.
The course will provide an overview of the role and the responsibilities of the WQP, including the updated legislative requirements for wholesale distribution. This course will be delivered online via Zoom, combining live presentations and interactive workshops that incorporate real-life scenarios and examples to provide industry-relevant learning.
On completion of the course attendees will be able to confidently create a Quality Management System, to demonstrate compliance with the Regulations, and to ensure that products are obtained, stored, and supplied in a way to ensure safety, quality and efficacy. The WQP will be better equipped to face the challenges of wholesale distribution, including conducting an effective product recall, and have a greater understanding of what is required for an inspection by the competent authority.
Part 1: Tuesday 28 January 2025 from 9.00am-13:00pm
Part 2: Wednesday 29 January 2025 from 9:00am-13:00pm
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Veterinary Medicines Masterclass: VMD Inspectors' Guide to the Regulations
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Delivered by the VMD Inspection Team, this masterclass provides an in-depth guide to the principles and protocols essential for the responsible management of veterinary medicines, including updates on amendments to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR).
This course is ideal for Veterinary Practice Managers, Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses, SQPs, Veterinary Pharmacists, and anyone involved in veterinary dispensary roles.
Whether you're looking to refresh your knowledge or new to the area, this masterclass will provide critical insights into the safe and compliant handling of veterinary medicines.
On completion of the course, attendees will be equipped to confidently manage veterinary medicines, ensure proper storage, and dispense with greater assurance. They will be able to fulfil their responsibilities with due regard for both clients and animals, secure in the knowledge that all legislative requirements are met. Real-life scenarios and examples will highlight common pitfalls and how to avoid them, with opportunities for attendees to reflect on and apply insights to their own practice.
When: Wednesday 5 March 2025
Location: Birmingham Hilton Metropole, Birmingham
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Comments and feedback...
Practical solutions to real life problems that the inspectors saw in practice. Seeing pictures of good, bad and ugly was really helpful and will stay in my mind!
Dispensary manager course attendee
It is vital that we all ensure veterinary medicines are used and stored appropriately. This course will help achieve this. It gives people the tools and knowledge to reduce the risk of problems, but also know how to tackle it if one does occur.
VMD's Head of Distribution and Supply Chain
I plan to become a full WQP within the next year and this course gave me insight into what I should know more about.
Introduction to WQP course attendee
We are committed to helping our stakeholders fully understand their legal obligations and providing training courses and platforms for questions is a fantastic enabling opportunity.
VMD's CEO
6 hours FREE CPD - with RCVS Knowledge and VMD
Managing Veterinary Medicines:
Staying Legal and Promoting Safety
Module
1
Regulation
This module introduces you to the roles and responsibilities of the VMD and the core legislation involving medicines. Including:
- Who are the VMD?
- Why do we have the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR)
- Why is it important to understand the legislation?
Module
2
Responsible and legal use of medicines
This module covers how to safely and legally store, and use medicines within the practice. Including:
- How you should prescribe, supply and dispense medicines
- Why it’s important to record and store medicines correctly
- How to use the Prescribing Cascade
- How to use, store and dispose of Controlled Drugs safely.
- An introduction to anthelmintic resistance
- Why a collaborative approach is required for responsible antimicrobial use
Module
3
Dispensary management
This module includes all the need-to-know facts about dispensary management within the practice. Including:
- How to run your dispensary safely and efficiently
- How to reduce waste in the dispensary and be more sustainable
- Who is a Suitably Qualified Person (SQP) and what is their role?
Module
4
QI in the dispensary: Preventing errors
This module discusses errors that can occur in the dispensary, and the systems that can be put in place to help prevent them. Including:
- How to use Quality Improvement (QI) successfully in the dispensary
- How to avoid errors in the dispensary