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Dorothy M Farias
Dept. Chair/Asst. Professor
South Central Coast
Ventura College
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Felicia Duenas
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Program Details
Certificate of Achievement in Veterinary Assistant
New Program
Veterinary Technician (Licensed) (010210)
08/20/20
The Certificate of Achievement in Veterinary Assistant prepares students for careers within the veterinary and animal healthcare industry as veterinary assistants, animal health technicians and other allied animal health positions. Through hands-on experiential learning and curriculum designed to engage students in various aspects of veterinary assisting and technology, students will be prepared to enter the expanding animal healthcare industry as part of a team of individuals dedicated to the care of domestic animals, small and large. The Certificate in Veterinary Assistant can be applied to the first year of study towards completion of the Associates in Science degree in Veterinary Technology, allowing for graduates to sit for national and state board exams to become a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
Veterinary Assistants and Registered Veterinary Technicians are integral to the animal health care team that works under the supervision of veterinarians to perform various types of tasks including veterinary laboratory procedures, surgical and anesthesia assisting, digital imaging (including x-ray technology), dental procedures, medical nursing, emergency care, and veterinary office procedures
Students will be trained in highly sought after skills critical to the veterinary assisting field, gaining access to career opportunities that continue to experience high demand and strong growth. Potential career options include employment in private veterinary facilities, bio-medical research institutions, regulatory agencies, livestock operations, pharmaceutical companies, zoological parks, and the animal nutrition industry.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
By the completion of the certificate the student will be able to:
- Describe steps necessary to maintain hospital records including medical, drug, surgery, laboratory, and radiology logs.
- Identify and demonstrate effective and professional communication skills in the performance of veterinary office procedures.
- Demonstrate proper restraint techniques on various animal species commonly seen in veterinary medicine.
- Explain and evaluate the proper techniques for performing veterinary laboratory procedures used in veterinary medicine and clinical settings.
- Perform appropriate steps to acquire vital signs in various species seen in veterinary medicine, and accurately record the results of a physical exam using appropriate medical terminology.
- Demonstrate appropriate sanitation and sterility practices necessary in a veterinary hospital.
- Recognize essential components of preventative care plans for domestic species of animals.
| CB01: Course Department Number | CB02: Course Title | Annual # Sections YEAR 1 | Annual Enroll Total YEAR 1 | Annual # Sections YEAR 2 | Annual Enroll Total YEAR 1 |
| AG V61 AG V62 AG V63 AG V64 AG V65 AG V66 | Introduction to Animal Science Orientation to Veterinary Science Domestic Animal Care Experience and Handling Veterinary Office Procedures Animal Health and Disease Control Anatomy and Physiology of Animals | 1 1 1 1 1 1 | 20-30 20-25 16-20 20-25 20-25 16-20 | 2 2 1 1 1 1 | 30-60 40-50 16-20 20-25 20-25 16-20 |
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The Certificate of Achievement in Veterinary Assistant prepares students for careers within the veterinary and animal healthcare industry as veterinary assistants, animal health technicians and other allied animal health positions. Through hands-on experiential learning and curriculum designed to engage students in various aspects of veterinary assisting and technology, students will be prepared to enter the expanding animal healthcare industry as part of a team of individuals dedicated to the care of domestic animals, small and large. The Certificate in Veterinary Assistant can be applied to the first year of study towards completion of the Associates in Science degree in Veterinary Technology, allowing for graduates to sit for national and state board exams to become a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
Veterinary Assistants and Registered Veterinary Technicians are integral to the animal health care team that works under the supervision of veterinarians to perform various types of tasks including veterinary laboratory procedures, surgical and anesthesia assisting, digital imaging (including x-ray technology), dental procedures, medical nursing, emergency care, and veterinary office procedures
Students will be trained in highly sought after skills critical to the veterinary assisting field, gaining access to career opportunities that continue to experience high demand and strong growth.
Students who complete this certificate will be prepared for careers as veterinary assistants, animal health technicians, and other allied animal health positions. Potential career options include employment in private veterinary facilities, bio-medical research institutions, regulatory agencies, livestock operations, pharmaceutical companies, zoological parks, and the animal nutrition industry.
Course Units and Hours
29-29
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Course Report
Program Student Learning Outcomes
By the completion of the certificate the student will be able to:
- Describe steps necessary to maintain hospital records including medical, drug, surgery, laboratory, and radiology logs.
- Identify and demonstrate effective and professional communication skills in the performance of veterinary office procedures.
- Demonstrate proper restraint techniques on various animal species commonly seen in veterinary medicine.
- Explain and evaluate the proper techniques for performing veterinary laboratory procedures used in veterinary medicine and clinical settings.
- Perform appropriate steps to acquire vital signs in various species seen in veterinary medicine, and accurately record the results of a physical exam using appropriate medical terminology.
- Demonstrate appropriate sanitation and sterility practices necessary in a veterinary hospital.
- Recognize essential components of preventative care plans for domestic species of animals.
Pre-Requisites Total: 9 units
Required Core Total: 18 units
TOTAL UNITS: 29units
Proposed Sequence:
· Semester1, Fall = 15 units
o MATH V44
o CHEM V01A
o CHEMV01AL
o AG V61
o AG V62
o AG V63
· Semester2, Spring = 14 Units
o BIO V01
o BIO V01L
o AG V64
o AG V65
o AG V66
TOTAL UNITS: 29 units
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· Semester1, Fall = 8 units
o CHEM V01A
o CHEMV01AL
o AG V61
· Semester2, Spring = 7 Units
o BIO V01
o BIO V01L
o AG V64
· Semester3, Fall = 7 units
o MATH V44
o AG V62
o AG V63
· Semester4, Spring =7 Units
o AG V65
o AG V66
TOTAL UNITS: 29 units
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Requisites (9 units) | |||
| BIO V01 BIO V01L CHEM V01A CHEM V01AL | Principles of Biology Principles of Biology Lab General Chemistry I General Chemistry I Lab | 3 1 3 2 | Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Fall Yr 1, Fall |
| Required Core (20 units) AG V61 AG V62 AG V63 AG V64 AG V65 AG V66 MATH V44 | Introduction to Animal Science Orientation to Veterinary Science Domestic Animal Care Experience and Handling Veterinary Office Procedures Animal Health and Disease Control Anatomy and Physiology of Animals Elementary Statistics | 3 1 2 3 3 4 4 | Yr 1, Fall Yr 1, Fall Yr 1, Fall Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Fall |
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11/15/19 - 05:48 PM
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