Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982)RegulationsRegulations relating to Continued Professional Development of Veterinary Professions6. System of point allocation: Other activities |
| 6.1 | One (1) point is allocated to both the instructor and trainee for each week of in-practice training and instruction with a maximum of twenty (20) points to be accumulated in any three-year cycle. Provided that details of the in-practice training and instruction are recorded. |
| 6.2 | One (1) point is allocated for each day of supervision of an undergraduate veterinary or para-veterinary student registered with council. Provided that details of supervision are recorded. |
| 6.3 | One (1) point is allocated for every two hours of documented discussion between professional colleagues. Provided that an attendance register is retained of meetings. |
| 6.4 | One (1) point is allocated for every two hours of reading relevant literature with a maximum of fifteen points to be accumulated in any three-year cycle. Provided that the date, time spent and literature read is recorded. |
| 6.5 | One (1) point is allocated for every two hours of participation in any correspondence course, audio/video tape, compact disc or web based package accessed via printed or electronic medium with a maximum of fifteen (15) points to be accumulated in any three-year cycle. Provided that full details are recorded. |
| 6.6 | One (1) point is allocated per hour or part thereof for the first two hours, thereafter additional points are allocated per completed hour of formal lectures and/or practical demonstrations of any non-veterinary course attended to improve personal and/or managerial skills that will assist in providing better service in the veterinarian’s related field of work with a maximum of ten (10) points to be accumulated in any three-year cycle. Provided that the programme is submitted to council together with the annual summary referred to in regulation 8.2. |