Following changes to the requirements for the number of cases seen by pre-certificated CCABs applying for their viva assessment which were introduced last year, from October 2026 CCAB Certification Ltd will no longer be accepting applications from candidates whose case log is comprised entirely of remote cases. Previously, candidates have been encouraged to see […]
CCAB Certification are introducing a change to their assessment. We have brought this in in response to both feedback from candidates who have completed their assessments in recent years and feedback from assessors. The change will support you as candidates in working to CCAB standards, and break the assessment down into stages, meaning that by […]
You may have heard that the Veterinary Surgeons Act (VSA) is being reformed by DEFRA/at government level. At this stage, the main outcomes likely to impact CCABs, are that the regulation of some allied veterinary professionals (AVPs), including clinical animal behaviourists, will change and that (in addition to individual clinicians) businesses will be regulated. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons […]
Are you thinking of applying to become a CCAB in a second species? The application process for your second species is now exactly the same as it is for a first species assessment. This allows CCAB Certification to assess all aspects of your approach to cases in your second species, to ensure your application […]
In March, CCAB Certification emailed all CCABs with some proposed changes to the renewal requirements. A heartfelt thank you to everyone that let us know their thoughts, both in support of the proposals and any concerns, comments and feedback you had. The renewals proposal received overwhelming support, with 90% of respondents in favour of this […]
In March, CCAB Certification emailed all current CCABs with some proposed changes to the case requirements for initial application. The proposal was well supported, with 73% of respondents in agreement. We are hugely grateful for the feedback we received, and took all aspects into account before making a final decision. Decision regarding initial application (per […]
CCAB Certification (formerly ASAB Accreditation) is disappointed that incorrect information continues to be communicated regarding our departure from the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC). ASAB Accreditation negotiated with the ABTC for a period of 6 months to try and agree terms that would enable us to uphold the standards originally set by ASAB Accreditation […]
Fantastic news from the University of Bristol! Their BSc in Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour has been rated No.1 in the UK in the Guardian University guide 2024! The course is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and validated by CCAB Certification Limited as fulfilling the academic requirements for accreditation as a […]
We are pleased to announce the relaunch of our independent CCAB accreditation organisation under the new name of CCAB Certification Ltd. (formerly operating as ASAB (Accreditation) Ltd.). Maintenance of the current CCAB register, assessment of future CCABs and validation of courses as meeting the knowledge and understanding required for CCAB will now all be managed […]
