Course Description
This course provides the opportunity for students to explore different avenues of the veterinary
profession. Students will be exposed to veterinary science and principles which include
anatomy, physiology, chemistry, animal health and disease, dentistry and laboratory procedures.
Students will provide hands-on care as they develop skills in the areas of surgical assisting,
bandaging, wound care, oral care, and general nursing care.
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Core Standards of the Course
Standard 02-0231-01
Students will understand the role of FFA/HOSA in Agricultural Education
Objective 02-0231-0101
Students will explain the purpose of leadership opportunities associated with FFA/HOSA
Objective 02-0231-0102
Students will have the opportunity to participate in both veterinarian-related and leadership events with FFA/HOSA
Objective 02-0231-0103
Students will understand the professionalism requirements related to FFA/HOSA participation.
Objective 02-0231-0104
Students will be able to describe how FFA/HOSA develops leadership skills, personal growth, and career success.
Objective 02-0231-0105
Students will understand the history and organization of FFA/HOSA.
Standard 02-0231-02
Students will participate in a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program.
Objective 02-0231-0201
Students will prepare for an externship opportunity by developing skills that will be used in the veterinary clinic.
Objective 02-0231-0202
Students will understand the level of professionalism required for participation in an externship portion of the program. This includes appropriate dress, grooming, attitude, and performance.
Objective 02-0231-0203
Students will pass off required skills while working at their externship site.
Objective 02-0231-0204
Students will develop excellent professionalism, work skills, and work habits during the externship experience
Standard 02-0231-03
Students will demonstrate an understanding of safe practices in the clinical setting.
Objective 02-0231-0301
Students will gain an understanding of appropriate infection control practices.
Objective 02-0231-0302
Students will correctly demonstrate infection control practices, such as handwashing, gowning, gloving, and masking.
Objective 02-0231-0303
Students will explain steps that need to be taken to avoid cross-contamination between animals.
Objective 02-0231-0304
Students will learn to follow safe practices at all times to avoid injury to themselves or others.
Objective 02-0231-0305
Students will demonstrate appropriate handling and disposal of biohazardous waste.
Objective 02-0231-0306
Students will demonstrate appropriate use and disposal of needles and other sharps.
Standard 02-0231-04
Students will demonstrate an understanding of medical terminology, in order to be able to appropriately discuss and read medical information.
Objective 02-0231-0401
Students will be able to define medical terms related to each body system.
Objective 02-0231-0402
Students will be able to identify prefixes, suffixes, and root words, in order to define medical terms.
Objective 02-0231-0403
Students will be able to interpret and extract information from realistic medical documents.
Objective 02-0231-0404
Students will interpret and apply medical abbreviations and symbols.
Standard 02-0231-05
Students will demonstrate an understanding of animal anatomy and physiology.
Objective 02-0231-0501
Students will dissect preserved cats, or other appropriate animals, in order to gain an understanding of animal anatomy and physiology.
Objective 02-0231-0502
Students will be able to correctly identify superficial muscles that are involved in the movement of an animal.
Objective 02-0231-0503
Students will learn the bones in the body and be able to identify them on skeletal models.
Objective 02-0231-0504
Students will be able to identify various body parts and organs.
Objective 02-0231-0505
Students will be able to compare the anatomy of different species of animals, to include small animals, large animals, laboratory animals, and exotic animals.
Objective 02-0231-0506
Students will be able to describe the basic physiology involved in the functioning of each body system.
Standard 02-0231-06
Students will explore concepts in health management and disease.
Objective 02-0231-0601
Students will know the common vaccines, how to administer the vaccines, and when to give them.
Objective 02-0231-0602
Students will identify and describe common animal diseases.
Objective 02-0231-0603
Students will understand the purposes of basic treatments for common animal diseases.
Objective 02-0231-0604
Students will demonstrate the ability to provide treatments for common animal diseases.
Objective 02-0231-0605
Students will identify medications used to treat common animal diseases.
Objective 02-0231-0606
Students will know the common zoonotic diseases and the precautions needed to prevent these diseases.
Standard 02-0231-07
Students will express an understanding of the fundamental principles of veterinary medicine and be able to demonstrate proficiency in each area.
Objective 02-0231-0701
Students will study and develop an understanding of animal behavior.
Objective 02-0231-0702
Students will understand the principles of restraint/handling techniques and be able to demonstrate safe restraint/handling practices on small, exotic, and large animals.
Objective 02-0231-0703
Students will be able to correctly perform breed identification.
Objective 02-0231-0704
Students will be able to accurately take a preliminary history from a client and perform a basic physical examination, to include vital signs and other necessary assessments.
Objective 02-0231-0705
Students will know the basic nutritional requirements for each species of animal.
Objective 02-0231-0706
Students will be able to accurately assess wounds and provide appropriate wound care and management.
Objective 02-0231-0707
Students will know the materials needed and how to apply common splints, casts, and bandages on animals.
Standard 02-0231-08
Students will develop a basic understanding of medication administration.
Objective 02-0231-0801
Students will be able to name common medications used in veterinary practice.
Objective 02-0231-0802
Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate administration of oral, topical, and injectable medications.
Objective 02-0231-0803
Students will be able to demonstrate how to correctly determine appropriate medication dosages.
Objective 02-0231-0804
Students will be able to recognize and know how to treat adverse effects of medications.
Objective 02-0231-0805
Students will be able to identify contraindications for administering certain medications.
Standard 02-0231-09
Students will demonstrate proficiency in the office procedures related to veterinary practice.
Objective 02-0231-0901
Students will appropriately demonstrate the ability to communicate with and educate clients.
Objective 02-0231-0902
Students will demonstrate appropriate telephone etiquette.
Objective 02-0231-0903
Students will demonstrate accurate record keeping and filing.
Objective 02-0231-0904
Students will understand OSHA standards and be able to demonstrate safe practices in the veterinary setting.
Objective 02-0231-0905
Students will demonstrate the ability to accurately complete health certificates and medical forms.
Objective 02-0231-0906
Students will demonstrate appropriate job seeking skills.
Objective 02-0231-0907
Students will demonstrate an understanding of euthanasia procedures and the ability to provide grief support.
Standard 02-0231-10
Students will study and demonstrate the ability to perform surgical procedures while maintaining sterile technique.
Objective 02-0231-1001
Students will verbalize understanding of surgical and aseptic principles.
Objective 02-0231-1002
Students will be able to accurately identify surgical instruments.
Objective 02-0231-1003
Students will correctly demonstrate preparation for surgical procedures, to include preparing and sterilizing equipment and preparing the patient for surgery.
Objective 02-0231-1004
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to maintain a sterile zone during surgery.
Objective 02-0231-1005
Students will demonstrate the ability to assist with common surgical procedures.
Objective 02-0231-1006
Students will be able to perform basic suture patterns.
Standard 02-0231-11
Students will study and demonstrate an ability to perform laboratory procedures.
Objective 02-0231-1101
Students will demonstrate an understanding of concepts and the ability to perform skills related to microbiology.
Objective 02-0231-1102
Students will demonstrate an understanding of concepts and the ability to perform skills related to hematology.
Objective 02-0231-1103
Students will demonstrate an understanding of concepts and the ability to perform skills related to parasitology.
Objective 02-0231-1104
Students will demonstrate an understanding of concepts and the ability to perform skills related to urinalyses and other animal laboratory tests.
Standard 02-0231-12
Students will demonstrate an ability to identify, treat and manage exotic and laboratory animals.
Objective 02-0231-1201
Students will correctly identify exotic and laboratory animals.
Objective 02-0231-1202
Students will be able to identify the care required by various exotic and laboratory animals.
Objective 02-0231-1203
Students will know the husbandry requirements for common exotic and laboratory animals.
Objective 02-0231-1204
Students will be able to identify common problems seen in the exotic and laboratory species.
Standard 02-0231-13
Students will study and prepare for career opportunities in Veterinary science.
Objective 02-0231-1301
Students will match interests and aptitudes to an occupational area.
Objective 02-0231-1302
Students will develop goals related to future employment.
Objective 02-0231-1303
Students will obtain education needed for a job.
Objective 02-0231-1304
Students will identify occupational competencies.
Objective 02-0231-1305
Students will identify schooling requirements that must be met in order to prepare for future employment.
Objective 02-0231-1306
Students will create a resume and develop interviewing skills, essential to obtaining a position in the veterinary field.
Standard 02-0231-14
Students will study and understand the various disciplines in the field of veterinary medicine.
Objective 02-0231-1401
Students will understand the skills needed and career options available in the field of veterinary dentistry.
Objective 02-0231-1402
Students will understand the skills needed and career options available in the field of veterinary pediatrics.
Objective 02-0231-1403
Students will understand the skills needed and career options available in the field of veterinary geriatrics.
Objective 02-0231-1404
Students will understand the skills needed and career options available in the field of veterinary immunology.
Standard 02-0231-15
Students will express an understanding of veterinary laws and ethics.
Objective 02-0231-1501
Students will understand the laws that govern veterinary medicine.
Objective 02-0231-1502
Students will recognize the legality of the veterinary-client-patient relationship.
Objective 02-0231-1503
Students will be able to identify the various associations available in the veterinary field.
Objective 02-0231-1504
Students will understand the laws governing animal abuse and know how to appropriately report cases of animal abuse.
Objective 02-0231-1505
Students will demonstrate an understanding of veterinary laws and ethics by analyzing case studies and identifying how laws and rules apply to these cases.
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