Is it worth training to be an SQP?

Re: Is it worth training to be an SQP?

Claire Bloor — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 23:03:58 GMT

I did it...I lapsed like many others have said...I won't be attempting to do it again!! It didn't make a jot of difference to my work in practice, I didn't do any CPD that you had to complete because it was a hassle to make sure/check things were AMTRA approved before doing them, and I didn't realise you had to pay an annual retention fee either - I pay enough of those to various organisations! That's all!!

Re: Is it worth training to be an SQP?

funkyfish — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:28:39 GMT

I let mine lapse as I didn't want the blame for the stuff my boss does (is an sqp also!) like our over the counter meds book is also our lost and found book!! Takes back meds from clients and re sells it instead of doop ing it!- even Internet drugs! Don't want anything or any responsibilities to do with meds/pharmacy!

Re: Is it worth training to be an SQP?

Kizzy — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 22:24:19 GMT

Oh great my boss has just paid for me to start the course and ive got all the books and folders ect.

I didnt realise you had to pay a renewal fee?? Also do you have to do the specific cpd whilst training or just once you pass?

What i was mainly going to ask is as qualified nurse what exactly should i learn from the text they have sent me through? In the code of conduct and guidelines are they going to just ask me about SQP related questions or should i also be learning things relevant to wholesailers and premesis ect?

Can someone give me a brief overview of what they learnt and what i should be?

Hope you can help

Thanks

Re: Is it worth training to be an SQP?

KarenVN — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:29:27 GMT

Plus you need to do their CPD, they don't run courses in Scotland either so not only would I pay renewal, also need to pay for the course plus travel and accommodation, waste of time

Re: Is it worth training to be an SQP?

KarenVN — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:27:24 GMT

I don't the course a few years ago too, at this point I worked in general practice, they wanted us to be SQPs so they paid the renewal, I then left that job to work at emergency clinic, therefore haven't touched a wormer or flea tx in 2 years and the yearly renewal fee is expensive, I have no need for it and it isn't widely recognised and just another fee to pay so I haven't renewed it, waste it time if you ask me

Re: Is it worth training to be an SQP?

leanne walker — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:30:08 GMT

i did it about 2 years ago and i wouldnt recommend it but then it probably depends on what type of practice you work at. it may be worthwhile if you work for a practice who would support it and try to do things right but if you are like me who worked in a practice that allowed receptionists to put up and dispense medications then its not worth it. To me the course content was a bit rubbish, it seemed more aimed at someone with no veterinary experience so was very basic. also as an sqp you take responsibility for what procedures your practice uses for dispensing medications which for me i didnt want. i completed the course, became an sqp then didnt make any effort to complete the required cpd hours so that after the first year i was no longer an sqp lol

Re: Is it worth training to be an SQP?

Caro Laithwaite VN — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:24:47 GMT

Kate

If you do a search on sqp in the search box it will bring up my experiences of it and others. if the bvna feel like it they can read it call it my contribution to them

Re: Is it worth training to be an SQP?

Helen Tottey — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:05:59 GMT

I think it is definatley worth while being able to discuss and sell NFA VPS or POM VPS worming and flea control to clients if there isn;t a vet on the premises. I frequently use my "skill" as i am able to sell worming and flea prosucts to non registered clients that call in either when the vet is at lunch or busy and to be honest, Drontal, Frontline, Advantage, Panacur etc shouldn't need a vet to prescribe it.

Should we have to do have an additional qualificaion in addition to our VN one? Well that is another story!

BVNA would love your opinion on this topic too https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BVNASQPSurvey

Re: Is it worth training to be an SQP?

Katie Mansfield — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:40:07 GMT

I'd ask Caro If I were you - but I'd suggest wearing a tin helmet while you do

http://www.vetnurse.co.uk/forums/t/17520.aspx

K x