Today is a great day. Not only is it my father’s 76th birthday, but I’ve also received news that I’ve been awarded the WAVMA’s Cert AqV!
Currently, I’m the first and only in Australia to have achieved this status; and only one of two in the Southern Hemisphere (the other is in New Zealand)!
“What’s this all about?” you might ask. It’s a peer-reviewed process of ensuring you meet the global standards to be a practicing aquatic veterinarian. Once you’ve lodged your documentation as proof of attainment of the Knowledge, Skills and Experience (KSE) , which are then scrutinised by your mentor. If all goes well, they’re then brought before the WAVMA (World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association) board for approval.
The KSE’s include theory, clinical significance, and practical experience in the following areas that are unique to aquatic veterinary practice and they include:
1. Aquatic Environment and Life Support Systems [25 credits minimum]
2. Taxonomy, Anatomy and Physiology [10 credits minimum]
3. Husbandry and Industries [25 credits minimum]
4. Pathobiology and Epidemiology of Aquatic Animal Diseases [25 credits minimum]
5. Diagnostics and Treatment of Aquatic Animal Diseases [25 credits minimum]
6. Clinical Veterinary Experience and Client Communications [25 credits minimum]
7. Public Health, Zoonotics and Seafood Safety [5 credits minimum]
8. Legislation, Regulations, and Policies [5 credits minimum]
9. Principles of Aquatic Animal Welfare [5 credits minimum]
Congratulations!!!
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Thank you Kim.
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hello Richmond , congratulations on your award,well done on a huge effort and i hope you keep the awards coming,
all the best,
regards,
Con Pismiris
Koi Society Of Western Australia
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Many “tanks” Con.
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