Revalidation viva - Demonstrating ongoing competency

Any AMTRA SQP who does not gain sufficient CPD points during an AMTRA CPD period must pass an assessment to demonstrate continuing competency before they will be permitted to renew their AMTRA status for the following year.

For example, an SQP not gaining enough CPD points by 30 June 2025 would not be permitted to renew their AMTRA status for 2026 (or rejoin for 2027) without first passing this assessment. (In the meantime, anyone in that situation remains an SQP until 31 December of the year in question.)

Additionally, those who wish to return to the AMTRA Register after an extended absence will normally have to pass this assessment to demonstrate ongoing competency. (Those away for more than 5 years will normally have to undertake the written exams.)

Finally, those who lose the Farm element of their AMTRA Registration through not having completed the required amount of enhanced/compulsory farm CPD can regain that through passing a revalidation viva.

Please note that the maximum number of attempts at passing the revalidation viva is two - after that, the available route is passing the written exams.

Those passing the revalidation viva will be readmitted to the AMTRA Register but may have an enhanced CPD points obligation.

The Revalidation viva

The assessment to demonstrate ongoing competency is an enhanced (longer) viva with an Assessor from Harper Adams Unversity acting for AMTRA, which takes place online. This includes a focus on the Veterinary Medicines Regulations, associated guidance, the Code of Practice, plus a number of scenarios appropriate to the species categories being applied for.

If you wish to take this assessment please return a completed booking form with the fee. We will forward your details to Harper Adams who will be in touch to agree a mutually convenient time to conduct the viva.

Fees for revalidation viva

Check the Fees page for the current fee. Note that after passing the revalidation viva, the standard AMTRA Register fee must be paid to rejoin the Register, as appropriate at the time. This may be the standard renewal fee, the late payment fee, or the reinstatement fee, as applicable.