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2017/2018 Online Instructional Materials Correlation Veterinary Assistant II 8311 - 36 weeks, 140 hours ___________________________________ Provider ___________________________________ Last Updated ___________________________________ Course Title ___________________________________ Course Syllabus URL Content must address both the task/competency and the curriculum framework. Enter the exact part of the online syllabus that addresses the task/competency. 8311 36 weeks, 140 hours Veterinary Assistant II TASKS/COMPETENCIES Correlation Demonstrating Workplace Readiness Skills: Personal Qualities and People Skills Required 1 Demonstrate positive work ethic. Required 2 Demonstrate integrity. Required 3 Demonstrate teamwork skills. Required 4 Demonstrate self-representation skills. Required 5 Demonstrate diversity awareness. Required 6 Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills. Required 7 Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness. Demonstrating Workplace Readiness Skills: Professional Knowledge and Skills Required 8 Demonstrate effective speaking and listening skills. Required 9 Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills. Required 10 Demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Required 11 Demonstrate healthy behaviors and safety skills. Demonstrate an understanding Required 12 of workplace organizations, systems, and climates. Required 13 Demonstrate lifelong-learning skills. Required 14 Demonstrate job-acquisition and advancement skills. Required 15 Demonstrate time-, task-, and resource-management skills. Required 16 Demonstrate job-specific mathematics skills. Required 17 Demonstrate customer-service skills. Demonstrating Workplace Readiness Skills: Technology Knowledge and Skills Demonstrate proficiency with Required 18 technologies common to a specific occupation. Required 19 Demonstrate information technology skills. Demonstrate an understanding Required 20 of Internet use and security issues. Required 21 Demonstrate telecommunications skills. Examining All Aspects of an Industry Required 22 Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization. Examine aspects of Required 23 management within an industry/organization. Examine aspects of financial Required 24 responsibility within an industry/organization. Required 25 Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization. Examine principles of Required 26 technology that underlie an industry/organization. Required 27 Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization. Examine community issues Required 28 related to an industry/organization. Examine health, safety, and Required 29 environmental issues related to an industry/organization. Addressing Elements of Student Life Required 30 Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization. Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a Required 31 student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult. Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student Required 32 organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects. Identify Internet safety issues Required 33 and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards. Handling Large Animals Identify techniques for Required 34 restraining and handling large animals. Required 35 Describe techniques for loading a horse onto a trailer. Optional 36 Groom a horse or other large animal. Required 37 Feed large animal. Required 38 Explain stable and pasture management. Handling Exotic Animals Explain husbandry of exotic Required 39 animals. Required 40 Describe how to lift and carry exotic animals. Describe methods of moving nonaggressive exotic animals Required 41 into and out of cages/enclosures. Describe nutritional needs of Required 42 and feeding procedures for exotic animals. Describe restraint procedures to Required 43 facilitate veterinary examination of exotic animals. Explain how to perform a Required 44 partial water change and filter change on an aquarium. Understanding Disease and Disease Prevention Required 45 Explain the concept of disease. Required 46 Describe the characteristics of disease-producing agents. Required 47 Explain common animal diseases and their treatments. Required 48 Describe the concept of immunity. Required 49 Explain basic vaccine concepts. Identify common animal Required 50 diseases that can be prevented by vaccination. Required 51 Describe the factors involved in vaccination schedules. Required 52 Explain concepts of animal quarantine. Understanding Parasitology Explain concepts of Required 53 parasitology. Required 54 Identify parasites that commonly affect animals. Explain the life cycle of parasites and its relationship to Required 55 parasitic infestation, detection, and treatment. Describe preventive measures Required 56 and common treatments for parasite infestation. Required 57 Demonstrate handling and use of the microscope. Applying Aseptic Techniques Required 58 Describe the use of common surgical instruments. Describe the preparation of Required 59 surgical packs and use of an autoclave. Explain the principles of Required 60 sterilization and disease transmission. Required 61 Demonstrate physical and chemical methods of sanitation. Explain application of different Required 62 sanitation methods to different types or parts of facilities. Required 63 Describe instrument cleaning and sterilization procedures. Required 64 Describe preparation of a patient for surgery. Performing First Aid on Animals Explain the concept of first aid Required 65 and its importance to the veterinary assistant's work. Describe the components of a Required 66 pet first aid kit and the uses of each. Required 67 Identify common situations and conditions requiring first aid. Required 68 Describe how to prioritize common emergencies. Required 69 Identify local resources for animal care. Required 70 Identify the normal vital signs for companion animals. Required 71 Explain how to lift and carry injured animal. Required 72 Identify bandaging materials and their uses. Performing Mathematical Operations (Posology) Identify basic units of the Required 73 commonly used systems of measurement. Perform conversions between Required 74 common systems of measurement. Required 75 Measure liquids. Required 76 Dilute liquids, following label directions. Required 77 Calculate amounts for dilutions. Performing Technical Functions Required 78 Restrain animal for veterinary procedure. Required 79 Weigh and/or measure animal. Required 80 Observe animal for abnormalities. Required 81 Measure and evaluate vital signs. Required 82 Evaluate mucous membranes and capillary refill time (CRT). Required 83 Describe handling of laboratory samples. Optional 84 Collect and prepare a fecal sample. Required 85 Record completion of daily animal care duties. Understanding Veterinary Pharmacology Explain the concept of Required 86 pharmacology. Required 87 Explain the different levels of control for medications. Describe the categories of Required 88 commonly used veterinary medications. Required 89 Describe routes of medication administration. Required 90 Describe factors that affect dose determination. Required 91 Calculate dosages for weightbased medication. Required 92 Interpret information on medication labels. Explain ways to avoid the Required 93 adverse effects of specific drug combinations. Required 94 Describe administration of oral and topical medications. Describe how to prepare and Required 95 dispense medications that a client will administer at home. Handling Death and Dying Explain the concept of Required 96 euthanasia. Required 97 Describe situations that may warrant euthanasia. Describe aspects and accepted Required 98 procedures and methods of euthanasia. Explain how veterinary Required 99 personnel can give support and assistance to a grieving client. Required 100 Describe accepted methods of handling animal remains. Maintaining Professional and Ethical Standards Describe local, state, and national organizations that Required 101 focus on animal protection and health. Identify prominent special Required 102 interest groups related to animal care. Explain the relationship Required 103 between animal welfare and the animal rights movement. Required 104 Describe ethical standards for veterinary practice. Required 105 Evaluate personal coping mechanisms. Performing Office Functions Explain the layout of the Required 106 veterinary facility and rationale for the design. Required 107 Maintain veterinary records. Required 108 Explain the inventory process for supplies. Required 109 Explain equipment maintenance. Handle telephone calls and Required 110 other electronic communications. Required 111 Schedule appointment. Maintain working knowledge of Required 112 current veterinary-specific computer software. Required 113 Check in and check out client. Required 114 Maintain animal owner identification. Identify by species, breed, and Required 115 gender all animals housed in a facility. Required 116 Describe how to handle client inquiries about products. Understanding Genetics and Breeding Required 117 Explain the concept of genetics as related to veterinary science. Explain the concept of Required 118 biotechnology as related to veterinary science. Explain the relationship among Required 119 genes, chromosomes, and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Explain the formation of Required 120 gametes and zygotes and their relationship to inherited traits. Predict the traits of an offspring Required 121 by preparing, performing, and analyzing a Punnett square. Required 122 Describe the use of genetics in selective breeding. Compare and contrast Required 123 outcrossing/mixed breeding, line breeding, and inbreeding. Required 124 Describe breeding cycles. Required 125 Analyze the ethical aspects of breeding. Working with Wildlife Identify wildlife species Optional 126 common to the locale. Optional 127 Locate a wildlife rehabilitator for a given species. Describe provision of interim Optional 128 care to injured or orphaned wildlife. Explain legal issues affecting Optional 129 the care and handling of wildlife. Seeking Employment Required 130 Perform a job search for a veterinary position. Required 131 Compile a résumé. Required 132 Complete a job application. Required 133 Prepare a cover letter and follow-up letter. Required 134 Participate in a job interview.