Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CNGE-0004
Organization's ID:
GES118
Organization:
Cengage Group/ed2go
Location:
Online
Length:
210 hours (6 months)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Vocational-Certificate 12 Vet Assistant
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Veterinary Technology
Description

Objective:

Veterinary Assistant is an Advanced Training Program that prepares learners to provide assistance to veterinarians and veterinary technicians and help them provide patient care. The goal of this comprehensive program is for learners to complete the course along gain a new job or to achieve a promotion within 120 days of completing the program.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Summarize the roles, responsibilities, and applicable laws and ethics as they pertain to the veterinary health-care team.
  • Demonstrate appropriate use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
  • Discuss the fundamentals of small-animal anatomy and physiology relevant to veterinary assisting, using proper terminology.
  • Explain how to perform office and hospital tasks associated with reception procedures and managing inventory.
  • Discuss small-animal vaccinations, infectious diseases, transmission, and prevention.
  • Summarize the basic nutritional needs of small animals.
  • Discuss the human–animal bond, euthanasia, and the grief process.
  • Describe how to assist the veterinary technician and veterinarian in tasks related to small-animal surgery before, during, and after the procedure.
  • Respond appropriately to veterinary medical emergencies.
  • Explain how to perform the veterinary assistant's responsibilities related to veterinary dentistry.
  • Explain how to perform tasks within the scope of the veterinary assistant role associated with exotic animal species.
  • Describe cleaning and disinfection procedures and other safety measures implemented to prevent injury and disease transmission within a veterinary facility.
  • Explain how to perform basic small-animal duties and examination tasks commonly performed by veterinary assistants.
  • Explain how to perform laboratory procedures appropriate to the veterinary assistant role.
  • Explain how to assist the veterinarian and veterinary technician in procuring diagnostic radiographs and ultrasound, including the restraint, preparation, and positioning of patients.
  • Explain how to perform tasks within the scope of the veterinary assistant role associated with large animal species.
  • Prepare for your job search with relevant career tools.
  • Recognize appropriate soft skills and communication strategies necessary to work effectively with clients and team members.
  • Explain how to perform appropriate restraint techniques for small-animal species based on the type of procedure and behavioral signs.
  • Explain how to perform pharmacy tasks within the scope of the law and within the scope of veterinary assisting.

General Topics:

  • The Veterinary Health-Care Team
  • Veterinary Team Culture and Communication
  • Introduction to Veterinary Medical Terminology
  • Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology (Part I) Small-Animal Behavior and Restraint
  • Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology (Part 2)
  • Veterinary Receptionist Duties and Responsibilities
  • Veterinary Inventory Management
  • Pharmacy Procedures
  • Hospital Safety and Infection Control
  • Physical Exam and Patient History
  • Small-Animal Vaccines and Infectious Diseases
  • Small-Animal Nutrition
  • Small-Animal Nursing Procedures
  • The Human-Animal Bond and Euthanasia
  • Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Assistants
  • Diagnostic Imaging for Veterinary Assistants
  • Small-Animal Surgical Assisting
  • Hospitalized Patient Care
  • The Role of the Assistant During Emergencies Veterinary Dental Assisting
  • Assisting with Exotic Species
  • Assisting with Large-Animal Species
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Beginning Your Career as a Vet Assistant Land the Job
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials