EPA 8: Preventive healthcare and disease control
Developing effective preventive healthcare plans is a fundamental skill for veterinary professionals. Learn how to protect animal welfare and prevent the spread of disease.
Description
Prevention of disease is a core veterinary activity. It protects animals, supports clients, maintains industry standards, and safeguards public health.
Educating and building relationships with clients, including assisting with productivity and communicating best practice, is an important part of this activity. This isn't just about clinical knowledge – it's about adapting your expertise to real-world situations where client cooperation and environmental factors vary significantly.
Success criteria
To succeed in this EPA, you must consistently demonstrate proficiency across diverse clinical contexts. We'll assess your ability to:
- Develop preventive healthcare plans that prioritise the patient's interests
- Consider available resources and practical constraints
- Account for public health and environmental impacts
- Adapt your approach to different species, conditions, and care settings
You'll need to maintain consistently high standards regardless of the complexity of the case or level of client support available.
Required competencies
This EPA aligns with the following RCVS Day One Competences:
Veterinary capability
- Clinical reasoning
- Individual animal
- Animal population care and management
Reflective relationships
- Communication