BEVA is known for its provisions of practical CPD for vets and vet nurses. During 2020, all CPD teaching was moved online, but after 14 months of online teaching as a result of the pandemic, practical and in person CPD is back. 

BEVA has approached a hybrid model of teaching, with the plan to run in person CPD alongside digital learning. For the rest of 2021, members and non-members can benefit from a range of practical face-to-face courses, including the BEVA fundamental series. There is also a series of online courses with new content being added regularly.

All courses will be taught by experienced practitioners to ensure that BEVA provides CPD users with a high-quality learning experience.

Here is a list of upcoming practical courses with the BEVA:

 ·       Fundamentals of lameness, laminitis and farriery, 20 May

·       Fundamentals of radiography and ultrasound 6 June

·       BEVA Approved: BARTA veterinary responder course, 14 June

·       Pre-purchase examination – the essentials, 6 July

·       The equine back, 10 July

·       Fundamentals of the skin, eyes, medicines and difficult moments, 21 July

·       Fundamentals of sedation, field anaesthesia and castration, 15 September

·       Event incident management, 30 September

·       Fundamentals of equine emergencies, 6 October

·       Pre purchase examination – the essentials, 18 October

·       Foot and farriery, 8 November

·       Fundamentals of gastroenterology, 11 November

·       Interactive cardiology workshop, 11 November

·       Fundamentals of dentistry, 20 November

·       Dentistry – the next steps, 21 November

·       Equine ophthalmology, 29 November 

Upcoming online courses:

·       From superfoods to supplements: how to know more than the owner, 7 July

·       Advanced theoretical equine dental technicians course, 19 August

·       Advanced theoretical equine dental technicians course – online discussion only in preparation for the BEVA/BVDA examination, 19 August

·       Advanced imaging discussion forum, 14 October

·       Advanced reproduction discussion forum, 1 December

Covid-19 safety

Strict safety precautions for Covid-19 are implemented for each in-person course, with attendees required to take lateral flow tests before the course, and with numbers in each course limited to ensure social distancing can be maintained and facemasks compulsory during the sessions.

Course feedback

BEVA has received from positive feedback from courses held so far, shown by comments from previous attendees:

“Knowledgeable speakers, perfect mix of physiology and research with clinical practice”

“Academically and practically stimulating. Plenty of food for thought and generally very well delivered.”

“A really great course with well-balanced lecture and practical elements. The speakers as always did not disappoint, and the course notes were good quality too. I would highly recommend this course to any equine vet.”

“Excellent practical approach to advanced Equine repro. Good group sizes, great discussion, excellent location.”

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