AMTRA, home of SQPs - your animal medicines advisors
AMTRA (Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority) is a not-for-profit organisation, working since 1986 to support the long term future of the SQP (animal medicines advisor) sector, managing the registration for over 6000 AMTRA SQPs.
AMTRA is appointed by the Secretary of State to keep its Register of SQPs...
AMTRA hosts a growing range of CPD for SQPs, with modules relevant to all classes of SQP. Get immediate feedback, and if you gain the pass mark, your points will be added immediately. There's something for everyone - check it out now.
SQPs, who are animal medicines advisors, prescribe and/or supply certain veterinary medicines, acting professionally, following the rules of the Regulations and the SQP Code of Practice. They have an important and responsible role, contributing to animal health and, in the case of farm livestock, farm profitability.
Becoming an AMTRA SQP - an animal medicines advisor - starts with enrolling as a candidate with AMTRA. There is a significant commitment in terms of learning.
Our Base, Companion, Avian and Vet Nurse modules are at Higher Education Level 4; our Equine and Farm modules are at Level 5, reflecting AMTRA's commitment to standards and the quality of prescribers on AMTRA's Register.
The process of becoming an AMTRA SQP is simple and starts with registering with AMTRA as a candidate...
Drop-in sessions are now scheduled to the end of 2025. They are aimed at candidates sitting exams in that exam round, and trainers and others supporting such individuals.
An exam drop-in session is for questions regarding the Systems Access Test; technical specifications for your laptop; exam day process etc. It is not a revision session and will not cover modular content.
This first of its kind Diploma in Animal Medicines Advice is the only formal post-registration qualification for SQPs (animal medicines advisors). It allows candidates to build on their academic credits achieved during their SQP training, and develop additional skills and knowledge to further enhance their expertise.
AMTRA Summer Event
We are pleased to share that we will be holding an industry event on 11 June 2025 at Harper Adams University. This event is aimed at managers, employers, trainers and other key stakeholders which will:
- Celebrate recent AMTRA developments and discuss our plans
- Include contributions from industry speakers on key topics relevant to the SQP profession
- See the launch of our new AMTRA awards which will be presented at this new event
With between 6000 and 7000 AMTRA SQPs, they work in a huge range of roles. Meet some of them and hear about their work...
