ATE 3052 - Veterinary Technology: From Success to Safety

School of Veterinary Technology

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 47
Effective Term Summer 2019 (560)

Requisites

Admission to Veterinary Technology (Bachelor of Applied Science) (VETTC-BAS) or
Admission to Veterinary Practice Management (Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility) (VETTC-CT)

Course Description

This course will familiarize students with the common hazards of a veterinary hospital and the ways individuals can avoid unnecessary risk. The course is designed to assist students in facilitating a safe workplace and safe work practices for personnel working in a veterinary environment. Students will be introduced to core concepts that are integral to the successful completion of the Bachelor's program. Topics will include navigating the online environment, using the SPC online library and Internet, essentials of writing and grammar, writing using American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines and an introduction to the required electronic portfolio system.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The veterinary technology learner will demonstrate the ability to navigate online learning systems by:
    1. completing the Canvas 60 minute tutorial.
    2. posting to discussion forums.
    3. submitting a drop box assignment.
  2. The veterinary technology learner will apply effective research strategies by:
    1. integrating at least 5 cited resources into an argument based assignment related to veterinary technology.
    2. integrating at least 5 cited resources in a hazard assessment of a veterinary facility.
  3. The veterinary technology learner will apply APA format by:
    1. developing a written argument assignment related to veterinary technology.
    2. completing a written hazard assessment of a veterinary facility.
    3. developing a power point presentation.
  4. The veterinary technology learner will demonstrate critical thinking by:
    1. analyzing current published literature on a topic related to veterinary technology.
    2. writing an argument paper on a current issue related to veterinary technology.
    3. completing a hazard assessment of a veterinary facility.
    4. completing the Health Science Reasoning Test.
  5. The veterinary technology learner will create a written hazard assessment by:
    1. identifying current safety issues in the veterinary profession.
    2. applying the concepts of OSHA standards in veterinary medicine.
    3. analyzing his/her veterinary environment for OSHA compliance.
    4. developing recommendations for improved compliance.
  6. The veterinary technology student will create a BAS eportfolio and transmit to the Dean using the electronic portfolio system.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with minimum 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual instructors.

History of Changes

C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2019 (555).
C&I Approval: 02/14/2019, BOT Approval: 03/19/2019, Effective Term: Summer 2019 (560)

Related Programs

  1. Veterinary Practice Management (VETTC-CT) (580) (Active)
  2. Veterinary Technology (VETTC-BAS) (640) (Active)