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CVO ANNUAL REPORT 2018
Quality Improvement
The College assists the veterinary profession with Quality Improvement by
providing several resources, including workshops, webinars, policy documents
and practice advice, to support the maintenance and enhancement of their
skills and knowledge.
Continuing Professional Development
Veterinarians regularly engage in organized education and report those hours to the College when they
renew their licences each year.
CPD Hours
2015 2016 2017
All Licensed Members
(average number of hours reported) 157 131 142
Graduated in Last 5 Years 152 105 117
In Clinical Practice 140 118 128
In Non-clinical Practice 237 197 201
Learning Modules
New modules on medical record keeping were launched in February 2018 to help
companion animal veterinarians stay current with requirements and expectations.
Additional communication modules, adapted from Institute for Healthcare
Communication (IHC) Veterinary Communication Project, are also available as an
educational resource for veterinarians and veterinary teams.