What do I do now????

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Sal the 1st — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 08:09:57 GMT

This has been discussed so many times before

http://www.wvag.co.uk/foundation-course.html

scroll down to 'the legal status of veterinary acupuncture'. I have trained extensively in human acupuncture but would not be able to carry out acupuncture on animals as there are no vets in the practice that would be able to prescribe or supervise.This is essentially a preserve of veterinary surgeons trained in acupuncture. Hope that clarifies

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SuzyM — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 13:42:13 GMT

I agree - I thought acupuncture could only legally be carried out by a vet who had trained in it.

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kkatkatk — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 22:13:02 GMT

Wow just goes to show how things need to me made clearer for nurses! Shouldn't be this confusing!!

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Laura Kidd — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 19:16:58 GMT

RCVS have confirmed it is covered by schedule 3 and therefore can be delegated under appropriate conditions. Vet delegating would have to have acupuncture training/experience as would RVN.

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Charley83 — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:33:25 GMT

From what i,ve read acupuncture is classed as minor surgery RVNs can perform it as long as under direct supervision of a veterinary surgeon - so probably easier for the vet to do it as it doesn't require 2 people to be present.

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kkatkatk — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 11:01:52 GMT

see prev thread

http://www.vetnurse.co.uk/forums/p/4927/49404.aspx

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kkatkatk — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 10:56:59 GMT

I am a SVN. At college we have been taught that NV's are not allowed to do acupuncture. This actually came up as an exam question in my paper! I did double check afterwards and whatever i read at the time (cant remember now) confirmed we are not allowed to do it.

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Rachael_24 — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 10:34:22 GMT

Are you sure that VNs can perform acupuncture?

I'm not saying that you are wrong but I was genuinely under the impression that we could not so I would like to clarify this.

This is what the RCVS says in its supporting guidance:

19.12 The Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) Order 1962 allows for the treatment of animals by physiotherapy, provided that the animal has first been seen by a veterinary surgeon who has diagnosed the condition and decided that it should be treated by physiotherapy under his/her direction.

19.13 'Physiotherapy' is interpreted as including all kinds of manipulative therapy. It therefore includes osteopathy and chiropractic but would not, for example, include acupuncture or aromatherapy.

It's not particularly helpful!

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emama10 — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 22:54:27 GMT

Interesting!!!! I would love to do something like that! I may have to look into this! :)

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Laura Kidd — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 22:20:42 GMT

RVN's can do acupuncture, in accordance with schedule 3 requirements. As long as appropriately trained and delegated by VS who is also trained, aware of risks, competence of RVN etc.

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Rachael_24 — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 22:14:46 GMT

VNs can't do acupuncture. We can carry out physiotherapy but I personally feel that this should be under the direction of a veterinary physiotherapist.

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zara — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:20:26 GMT

ESVPS nurses certificate in anaesthesia and critical care

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Anneke Kuipers — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 01:11:51 GMT

hiya
I'm about to do my exam next week for certificate in ECC.
It covers a lot of advanced nursing and I have found the things I have learned really helpful!
I have really enjoyed it so far, let's hope I'll pass the exams!.... Yikes!!

http://www.vets-now.com/vet-professionals/training/cert-vn-ecc/

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emama10 — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 17:19:43 GMT

Thats my problem - I don't really mind! I love my job and that includes most aspects of it (nobody really likes picking up poo!) I suppose at the end of it I would love to set up my own clinics so maybe physiotherapy or accupuncture - can nurses do these?? xx

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Nick Shackleton — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 23:45:52 GMT

Vets now ECC Certificate Improved modular certificates

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The Pikachu_Collector — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 10:22:20 GMT

I did the C&G exotic Certificate - I enjoyed it, but haven't really had the chance to use it. I would also like to study another - more useful certificate, but like you I really haven't a clue. The areas that I am interested in don't seem to have any accreditation.

Maybe list your interests and other members of the site could then suggest ideas for you.