RVN as SQP

RE: RVN as SQP

Evelyn Barbour-Hill — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 15:39:45 GMT

[quote user="Iain Richards"]Au contraire: SQP only exists in the UK, the rest of EU doesn't recognise the concept.[/quote]

Not really relevant.

The regulations as far as I know (correct me if I am wrong) say "suitably qualified person" (very open), not "Suitably Qualified Person" (arguably very restrictive).

RE: RVN as SQP

Iain Richards — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 14:59:54 GMT

"I just don't believe that when the legislation was framed with "suitably qualified person" that the intention was to create a new profession of "SQP"."

Au contraire: SQP only exists in the UK, the rest of EU doesn't recognise the concept. EU directive (?10 years ago) that all animal medicines were prescription only, resisted by AMTRA and AHDA who have a vested interest in representing the SQPs and in training them. Hence the mess in the UK of POM-V, POM-VPS, POM-NFA, and our nurses not being "suitably qualified", even though they are suitably trained/experienced etc. Vet profession was a bit too nice to the existing SQPs in allowing them to continue so we were not seen as protectionist.......

RE: RVN as SQP

Evelyn Barbour-Hill — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 14:46:36 GMT

[quote user="Martin Atkinson"]

Of course they are 'suitably qualified' by definition of their qualification, knowledge and experience so they don't need the moniker SQP. Otherwise you could argue that we're not SQPs because we haven't taken the stupid worthless course. I actually had this discussion with the VMD inspector who said pretty much the same but if all else fails they are acting under the guidance of a vet.

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Gasp I agree with Atkinson.

I just don't believe that when the legislation was framed with "suitably qualified person" that the intention was to create a new profession of "SQP".

Of course a RVN is suitably qualified.

RE: RVN as SQP

Martin Atkinson — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 13:08:50 GMT

[quote user="Bob Russell"]there is little to prevent these medicines going back to proper veterinary supervision or over the counter status if considered that low risk.[/quote]Yeah but we all know now that Fipronil is lethal to humans in eggs even though its harmless to fleas!

RE: RVN as SQP

Bob Russell — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 12:43:28 GMT

I have always been a little confused how anyone with the limited training and knowledge can be considered suitably qualified for much let alone supplying and (in theory at least) supervising and monitoring some pretty important prescription only products!

As far as I am aware there are no comparable people elsewhere!

In this day of prescriptions there is little to prevent these medicines going back to proper veterinary supervision or over the counter status if considered that low risk.

RE: RVN as SQP

Martin Atkinson — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 12:26:37 GMT