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Qualified veterinary nurses are able to apply for exemptions from some of the training.  

Qualified veterinary nurses are able to apply for exemptions from some of the training.  

==additional Information==

==Additional Information==

The scheme is intended to increase the knowledge and professionalism of people handling veterinary medicines. SQPs working away from practices are trained in knowing when an animal needs to be referred to a veterinary surgeon. The handing over of a medicine prescribed by an SQP can be delegated to a competent person who can advise on the safe use of that medication, go through the contra-indications and assess that the owner is competent and intending to use the medication for its authorised use.

The scheme is intended to increase the knowledge and professionalism of people handling veterinary medicines. SQPs are trained to know when an animal needs to be referred to a veterinary surgeon before receivigng any medication. Medication can be prescribed by an SQP and given to an owner by a competent person who must advise them on the safe use of that medication, go through the contra-indications and assess that the owner is competent and intending to use the medication for its authorised use.