The RCVS Academy has launched a course to help vet nurses navigate its guidance on responsible advertising and social media use.

The College says the course breaks down the supporting guidance to the Code of Professional Conduct into clear, practical advice that can be easily applied in daily practice.

It covers areas such as advertising, endorsing products and services, and using social media in a way that upholds professional standards, including:

  • the forms of advertising relevant to the professions;
  • why ‘vet’ or ‘veterinary’ is a sensitive word for the purposes of company incorporation;
  • your responsibilities when endorsing veterinary products and services;
  • how to advertise professional status accurately;
  • how to balance obligations to clients and the public with the right to discuss careers and cases publicly.

The course begins with a short test to assess your current understanding of the topic, followed by three bite-sized modules and a final reflection section.

The course takes about an hour to complete and counts towards your CPD requirements.

academy.rcvs.org.uk

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