INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY: Classroom Lecture and Laboratory

GRADING SYSTEM: The Veterinary Technology courses use the following scale for determination of final grades:

A = 92-100%   

B = 83-91%

C = 75-82%

D= 60-74

F = below 60

A grade of 75% or above is required for both lecture and lab to pass any subject area.  If you have above a 75% in both, the grades will be combined for your final grade. A grade of D is allowed for ACC records, but will disqualify student for progression through the program.  Due to the nature of the program, you would not be able to take the class again until the following academic year – according to procedures in the student handbook.

This class is the final opportunity to check off any essential skills associated with the program. These are set by our accrediting body, the CVTEA. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that these skills are successfully completed in the presence of program faculty and documented in Salthouse by the end of the semester.

Before a student may progress to a subsequent semester, the student must demonstrate proficiency in the essential skill(s) required of each class.  Duplicate essential skills requirements may be present in multiple classes or semesters, and students may be required to demonstrate proficiency in essential skills multiple times.  At the sole discretion of the instructor, exceptions to the above requirements may be granted in the event that insufficient time exists to adequately teach one or more essential skill. If a student fails to complete any assigned skill for the semester, the case will be reviewed by the instructor(s) and program chair to determine student’s progression.

METHOD OF EVALUATION:  (approximates)

20 % of your grade will be based on assignments, quizzes and presentations

35 % on exams

30% for Laboratory

15 % on Final

Lab grade will be based on attendance, assignment completion, successful essential skills attainment, and a practical lab exam at the end of the semester.

Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care of Veterinary Technicians, 4th edition; Andrea M. Battaglia/Andrea M. Steele; Elsevier

Recommended: Veterinary Dentistry: A Team Approach, 3rd edition; Steven E. Holmstrom; Elsevier

COURSE RATIONALE:             This is considered to be a capstone course with advanced skills used from previous course work. As a capstone, it is taken the last semester before going to practicum and graduation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:

Integrate all aspects of veterinary medicine with an emphasis on small animal medicine and surgery.

COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Formulate anesthetic protocols for use in healthy, stable patient.

2. Implement surgical nursing skills to be able to provide post-operative surgical care for patients.

3. Develop nursing plan in caring for hospitalized patients.

4. Implement emergency protocols and critical care of hospitalized patients.

5. Formulate appropriate dietary plans for animals based on their nutritional status.

6. Provide dental care for surgical patients. Be able to identify dental care instruments, perform medical charting, and produce diagnostic dental radiographs.

 7. Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency and critical care situations.