Provisional CAB membership is for applicants who would like to go forward for assessment of performance criteria for the role of Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB). The purpose of being a provisional is you can remain here until you are ready for assessment.
Provisional CAB membership benefits:
Provisional CAB Membership offers an opportunity for candidates to see cases suitable for submission for assessment of performance criteria for the CAB role, and prepare for assessment. These should be seen on veterinary referral (with clear records kept as these will be needed should the case be used for CAB assessment).
Cases involving aggressive behaviour or a high bite risk must be discussed and all interventions agreed with a CAB. Where cases are beyond the skillset of a candidate, they should seek support from a CAB or refer on. Our CAB-led Case Discussion Sessions are a perfect opportunity for this.
How to become a CAB Provisional Member:
Candidates at this stage will already meet Knowledge and Understanding requirements for the CAB role either via:
CAB Provisional members must demonstrate a commitment to Continued Professional Development, undertaking a minimum of 30 hours of Continued Professional Development each year
While preparing for submission and assessment of Performance Criteria, Provisional CAB members will have the opportunity to access the TCBTS Provisional CAB Assessment Advice programme. There is an additional fee for this (£120 for 3 hours). For futher information on the advice programme please email assessment@tcbts.co.uk
CAB Provisional members must read and comply with TCBTS Code of Practice.
Insurance
All Provisional CAB members must carry professional indemnity and third-party insurance.
Please click on the link below to Apply for CAB Provisional Membership.
The annual fee for provisional CAB TCBTS membership is £120.
Provisional Membership should lead to CAB Assessment of Performance Criteria. (ABTC CAB Standard)
