ABOUT THE VETERINARY ASSISTANT PROGRAM
This 兽医助理 program prepares students for a new career in the field of veterinary medicine. 学生 will learn about the care of animals as well as how to recognize signs of illness and disease. This program also covers interpersonal communication, interaction with clients and their animals, as well as how to assist the veterinarian during examinations. 管理职责, 例如收费, 银行, and accounts payable are also emphasized to provide the student with the skills necessary to maintaining an efficient front office. 学生 will enjoy learning through didactic as well as hands on lab experiences. This veterinary assisting course is a vital asset to the student who wishes to work in this exciting and rewarding career field.
NWCA国家认证: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA)
兽医助理 (VET) Exam. Exams will be proctored at the completion of the program.
项目目标
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain how to dissect a medical term in terms of prefix, word root, combining forms, and suffixes
- Define general medical terms and abbreviations used veterinary medicine
- Define veterinary medical terms and abbreviations that apply to each body system including those for anatomy, 生理学, 诊断程序, 病理条件
- Define terms that describe body parts and anatomy specific to various species of animals
- Define common terms that denote sex, age, birthing, grouping, and descriptions of animals
- Define veterinary medical terms and abbreviations associated with examination, 药理学, 病理, 手术, 解剖, 以及实验室程序
- Define specific veterinary terms and abbreviations used to describe canines, 猫科动物, 马, 反刍动物, 猪, 鸟, 还有其他物种
- Explain the foundations of veterinary practice in terms of ethical, 法律, 安全, 实践管理, 专业沟通
- Explain the concepts associated with veterinary diagnostics
- Explain the concepts associated with veterinary therapeutics
- Explain the concepts for animal nursing care and husbandry for different species
定价
学费: $2,299 -tuition will include cost of textbooks, lab supplies, and print materials
考试费用: $100, and is not included in the tuition.
Upcoming Schedule, click on the class to register:
June 10, 2024 - October 16, 2024 / Mondays and Wednesday 6pm-9pm / Elkhorn Valley Campus
Coming Soon: Registration Details for November/December 2024
If you are interested in funding, visit our GAP website for eligibility and information to apply for funding. Please keep in mind you need to apply for funding at least 30 days before the start of a class, and there is additional coursework prior to the start date for the program you are looking to enroll in. 社区大学GAP计划
观众
Individuals who aspire to work as a veterinary assistant in a veterinary practice, 动物医院, 农场, 动物收容所, 养犬, 动物托儿所, or any other environment servicing animals.
物理标准:
Metropolitan 社区 College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments. If a prospective student who is otherwise qualified requires a reasonable accommodation, he/she should contact the 残疾支援服务 office at Metropolitan 社区 College (OPE电子竞技官网).
In order for students to be successful in the 兽医助理 program, they must have a high school diploma or equivalent plus be able to perform the following technical standards.
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| 运用感官的能力 |
- 视觉敏锐度识别, 读, and understand directions in English on equipment and other documents required in animal care such as laboratory procedures and administering medications, 专家, 或设备.
- Ability to distinguish distance, colors, objects, and persons.
- Ability to hear sounds and warning signals in training facility, which could lead to an emergency situation requiring some type of proactive or reactive response.
- Ability to detect and tolerate smells that may unpleasant or indicate a possible danger.
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| 体能 |
- Ability to stand for long periods.
- Ability to perform moderately physical labor, such as cleaning cages or 养犬s, 抑制动物, 和喂养, 洗澡, 锻炼动物.
- Ability to lift, move, carry, push, and pull at least 35 pounds.
- 站立和跪下的能力.
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学费援助
These classes and programs are eligible for following tuition assistance programs. Eligibility and funding availability are not guaranteed. For more information on these funding sources and eligibility criteria, visit:
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