The veterinarians role in society (CVP1040 2026 SP4)
This course provides advanced training in critically reviewing the role of veterinarians
in the wider society, including their obligations within the legal and regulatory
environment and their role in One Health, social welfare, and climate change. Animal
and public health protection skills covered include an awareness and understanding
of biosecurity, epidemiology, zoonoses risk management, and responsible
antimicrobial use.
Who should attend
Veterinarians:
1. dedicated to enhancing their clinical skills and patient care outcomes.
2. seeking to advance their general practice training and skills.
3. who are committed to personal growth and career sustainability in the profession.
This course may be studied as a stand-alone CPD offering, or contribute toward professional accreditation as part of the AVA Chartered Veterinary Practitioner (terms and conditions apply)
Learning outcomes
- Assess and make recommendations to minimise the risk of zoonoses in veterinary practice.
- Apply responsible antimicrobial use principles in general veterinary practice.
- Apply an understanding of biosecurity to management of a potential notifiable or emergency animal disease.
- Understand the key social welfare issues associated with animal ownership and apply these to case management.
- Recommend steps to reduce the environmental impact of veterinary practice.
Further details
Module Topics:
- Social Welfare, including
- The role of animals in society
- The human-animal bond
- Burden of care
- Zoonoses, including
- Toxoplasma, hydatids and rabies
- Fungal and bacterial zoonoses
- Antimicrobial resistant zoonoses
- Biosecurity and notifiable diseases
- Managing MRSP in clinic
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- Responsible antimicrobial use
- Climate change and environmental considerations
Course Facilitators:
Dr Kristen Bailey, Prof Glenn Browning, Dr Angela Frimberger, Prof James Gilkerson, Dr Laura Hardefeldt, A/Prof Susan Hazel, Dr Helen Scott-Orr OAM, Dr Jeremy Watson.
