RAMAs

Question 1

what is a RAMA?

Answer 1

Registered Animal Medicine Advisor

have to be registered by AMTRA
- Animal Medicine Training Regulations Authority

Question 2

RAMA training timeline?

Answer 2

register with AMTRA as a student RAMA

sit base examination
- VNs do not need to sit this as involves anatomy and husbandry

sit modular examination(s)

10-15 minute viva
- scenario like questions

register with AMTRA

Question 3

different RAMA qualifications?

Answer 3

R - all POM-VPS and NFA-VPS
E - equine and companion animal
J - equine
C - companion animal

Question 4

RAMA requirements?

Answer 4

adhere to RAMA code of practice and CPD

only work in registered premises

• inspected by the VMD
• registered under RCVS or PSS

Question 5

role of RAMAs?

Answer 5

Prescribe POM-VPS drugs
Supply POM-VPS, NFA-VPS, AVM-GSL drugs

Without a vet, as long as pet is healthy

to do this they must have a discussion on

• clinical signs
• age
• current medical history
• if repeat prescription and if so when it was last obtained
• when last examinations was - classed as healthy if at least once a year

Question 6

yes or no?

RAMAs need to see the animal?

Answer 6

no

Question 7

yes or no?

RAMAs can diagnose disease?

Answer 7

no

Question 8

yes or no?

RAMAs can treat disease?

Answer 8

no

Question 9

yes or no?

RAMAs can identify infestation?

Answer 9

yes

Question 10

yes or no?

RAMAs can advise on prevention and control of disease?

Answer 10

yes

Question 11

yes or no?

RAMAs must know when to refer client to a VS?

Answer 11

yes

Question 12

yes or no?

RAMAs must ensure the VMP s appropriate for the animal and its circumstances?

Answer 12

yes

Question 13

positives of having RAMAs in practice?

Answer 13

provide specific advice

give other vet staff more roles

don’t need vet appointment
- quicker and cheaper (client satisfaction)

less work load for vets