What is the RCVS Academy?

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

An online RCVS Academy Live session to demonstrate how the Academy courses can support professional development.

Academy Live webinars

You’re invited to register for any of our live, interactive sessions, where participation is encouraged through discussions and Q&A opportunities.

<h3>Overview</h3>This session will introduce you to the RCVS Academy and explore how you can utilise the Academy to support your professional development.

<h3>Who is this Academy Live session for?</h3>Veterinary surgeons, RVNs and those preparing to join the RCVS Register.

<h3>Learning outcomes</h3>By the end of this session, you will be able to:<ul><li>Navigate the RCVS Academy </li><li>Utilise the RCVS Academy to support your professional development </li></ul>

<h3>Session speakers</h3>Catherine Hemingway MRCVSCatherine graduated from the RVC and initially worked as a first opinion small animal veterinary surgeon. During this time, she developed an interest in supporting student vets and veterinary nurses. She gained the A1 Assessor qualification and Clinical Coach status and then moved into higher education in 2014. Catherine was a programme leader for 10 years, initially overseeing a veterinary nurse programme and subsequently a veterinary nurse top up programme. Catherine has a keen interest in programme design, assessment design and digital education. Catherine holds a CertAVP, is currently studying for a MSc in Digital Education and is a Senior Fellow of Advance HE. Catherine is currently working as Head of Academy at the RCVS.Charlotte Rodia RVNCharlotte qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2008 at a mixed practice in rural Essex. She gained valuable referral experience at the Royal Veterinary College’s Queen Mother Hospital, later working in other referral centres, a charity clinic, and as a locum for an out-of-hours provider. In 2015, she became a Head Nurse, using her varied experience to lead her team. Charlotte then transitioned into customer service for a veterinary software company before moving into project management and medical writing at a learning and development agency specialising in animal health. Now, as the Digital Learning Content Writer for the RCVS Academy, she combines her passion for nursing and writing to create courses that support veterinary professionals.

<h3>Academy Course Resources:</h3>Please visit our <a href="https://academy.rcvs.org.uk/" title="https://academy.rcvs.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RCVS Academy</a> to access further information for each of these courses listed with additional content that you might find interesting.

<h3>FAQs</h3>ParticipationWe invite participation in Academy Live sessions, welcoming questions and feedback throughout.RegistrationWhen registering to attend this session, please ensure you have completed the booking form in full.Will the session be recorded?Please note that this event will not be recorded.What is expected of me during the session?The session will be interactive, we will be using <a href="https://www.slido.com/" title="https://www.slido.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">slido </a>during the session, so please have your phones at the ready to take partWhat happens if I can no longer attend the session?Please contact the RCVS Events Team on events@rcvs.org.uk to cancel your place.

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