TYPICAL FOUR-SEMESTER PROGRAM
First
VETS |
1203 |
Intro. to Vet. Technology |
3 |
VETS |
1214 |
A & P of Large Animals |
4 |
CHEM |
1114 |
General Chemistry |
4 |
MATH |
1033 |
College Algebra OR |
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MATH |
1323 |
Quantitative Reasoning |
3 |
ANSC |
1204 |
Intro. to Animal Science OR |
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VETS |
3204 |
Farm Animal Management OR |
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COMP |
1503 |
Freshman Composition |
3-4 |
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17-18 |
Second
VETS |
2014 |
A&P Small Animal |
4 |
VETS |
3013 |
Animal Parasitology |
3 |
VETS |
3003 |
Animal Health Care |
3 |
ANSC |
1204 |
Intro. to Animal Science OR |
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VETS |
3204 |
Farm Animal Management OR |
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COMP |
1503 |
Freshman Composition |
3-4 |
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XXX3 |
General Education Elective |
3 |
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16-17 |
Summer Session
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Preceptorship Work Experience |
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Third
VETS |
4103 |
Lab Animal Management |
3 |
VETS |
3023 |
Radiography |
3 |
BIOL |
5254 |
Principles of Microbiology |
4 |
VETS |
2013 |
Pathophysiology of Animal Disease |
3 |
ANSC |
3013 |
Animal Disease Control |
3 |
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16 |
Fourth
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xxx3 |
Gen. Education Elective |
3 |
VETS |
3004 |
Anesthesia & Surgical Nursing |
4 |
VETS |
3024 |
Clinical Lab Techniques |
4 |
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xxxx |
Technical Elective |
2-3 |
BUAD |
3153 |
Fundamentals of Management |
3 |
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16-17 |
* Students planning to transfer to four-year program must take MATH 1033.
Suggested Technical Electives:
Organic Chemistry |
Reproduction and AI |
Biology |
Genetics |
Small Animal Nutrition |
Chemistry II |
Dairy Calf |
Dairy Cattle Production |
Math |
Pharmacology for Veterinary Technology |
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Full-time students can cross register at AU for equestrian classes |
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Also required: One unit of physical education.
Preceptorship of 240 hours. Either during summer or semester break after successful completion of second semester course requirements. Preceptorship hours can be fulfilled through part-time employment at an appropriate facility.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must:
The Admissions and Performance Standards discussed in the following paragraphs define performance expectations that must be met for successful completion of the veterinary technology program at Alfred State. It is the policy of Alfred State to provide reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need an accommodation due to a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Learning Center office at (607) 587-4122. Some accommodations may require up to six weeks to prepare. For progression in the veterinary technology program, students are expected to meet the following performance standards:
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Some Examples of Necessary Activities (not all-inclusive) |
Critical Thinking |
Critical thinking sufficient for clinical judgment. |
Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations. Develop nursing care plans. Demonstrate problem solving skills. Adapt to stressful situations.
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Interpersonal |
Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with patients, clients, families & groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural & intellectual backgrounds.
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Establish rapport with patients/clients & colleagues. Recognize appropriate boundaries in relationships with patients/clients & colleagues.
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Communication |
Communication abilities for interaction with others orally & in writing.
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Explain treatment procedures, initiate health teaching, document & interpret nursing actions and patient/client responses. Team building skills.
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Mobility |
Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room, maneuver in small spaces & provide assistance to patients.
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Move around in patient & treatment areas. Administer CPR. Provide physical assistance to clients & colleagues to ensure safety within the environment. Ability to prevent or escape injury caused by animals (e.g., biting, kicking, stampeding) |
Motor Skills |
Gross & fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe, effective nursing care in a timely manner. |
Use of instruments, supplies, safety devices and communication equipment in the care of patients. Performance of nursing care, surgical assistance, & laboratory techniques. |
Hearing |
Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs. |
Auditory ability sufficient to hear ausculatory sounds, monitor alarms, monitor and assess health emergency signals and cries for help. Hear needs. warning sounds from animals and humans of impending danger/injury. |
Visual |
Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in nursing care.
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Observe patients for expected and unexpected physical and emotional responses to nursing and medical treatment regimens. Use of diagnostic equipment such as a microscope, thermometer, refractometer, etc ... |
Tactile |
Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment and performance of nursing duties in a timely manner.
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Perform palpation functions of physical exam. Administer oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, & intravenous medications. Insert and remove tubes and perform wound care management. Surgical assistance.
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Physical Condition |
Physical ability and stamina sufficient to restrain, lift, & assist in the care of a variety of species of animals. Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions. Immune system competence.
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Safely lift, position, and restrain animals and supplies for treatment. Surgical assistance. Daily clinical routine. Year round treatment and care of outdoor animals. Exposure to a wide range of chemical and biological agents.
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