ATE 4051 - Advanced Veterinary Behavior

School of Veterinary Technology

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 47
Effective Term Spring 2020 (570)

Requisites

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

Course Description

This course will introduce the student to tasks expected of a technician working at a veterinary practice where behavior cases are evaluated. Tasks to include: phone triage, collecting behavioral history, implementing a behavior plan and follow up calls and visits. Animal learning and communication of dogs and cats will be covered as well as basic psychopharmacology. Student projects will include keeping a log of observed animal behavior and designing a behavioral education program.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will apply concepts in learning theory by:
    1. reading the required material including the texts and research articles.
    2. discussing the principles of learning theory with the instructor and other students.
    3. developing an education tool for clients or fellow veterinary staff members regarding animal behavior.
  2. The student will learn how dogs and cats communicate by:
    1. reading the required material including the texts and research articles.
    2. discussing animal communication with the instructor and other students.
    3. observing and recording an animal’s communication.
  3. The student will develop the skills necessary to observe common animal behaviors by:
    1. reading the required material including the texts and research articles.
    2. discussing observation and recording techniques with the instructor and other students.
    3. observing and recording an animal’s behavior.
  4. The student will develop the necessary skills to assist the veterinarian(s) in implementing the behavior protocol at a veterinary hospital by:
    1. reading the required material including the texts and research articles.
    2. discussing the tasks necessary for implementing behavior protocols with the instructor and other students.
    3. developing an education tool for clients or fellow veterinary staff members regarding animal behavior.

Criteria Performance Standard

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

History of Changes

C&I 2/8/05, BOT 3/21/05, Effective 20043(0350). 3 Year Review 2008. C&I Approval: 06/28/2005, BOT Approval: 08/23/2005, Effective Term: Fall 2005 (355). C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2019 (555). C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Summer 2019 (560).
C&I Approval: 09/05/2019, BOT Approval: 09/24/2019, Effective Term: Spring 2020 (570)

Related Programs

  1. Veterinary Technology (VETTC-BAS) (640) (Active)