AGHE 90A  Work Experience in Registered Veterinary Technology - Shelter Medicine Rotation

1 Unit (Degree Applicable, CSU)
(May be taken four times for credit)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Prerequisite: ASCI 51 and Instructor approval and Compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated in the College Catalog. Students must provide documentation of full rabies vaccination series or titer prior to being enrolled. See notes in Course Description below.
Formerly: AGHE 83A

This course is designed to provide Registered Veterinary Technician majors with actual on-the-job experience at an approved work station which is related to classroom instruction. Supervised clinical rotation in a shelter medicine setting. Students will apply foundational veterinary nursing skills such as animal restraint, vaccination protocols, and sanitation procedures in high-volume, fast-paced environments. Emphasis is placed on disease prevention, shelter protocols, and patient safety. A minimum of 54 clock hours per semester is required for each one unit of credit per AVMA accreditation standards recommendation. It is recommended that the hours per week are equally distributed throughout the semester. Instructor approval required. Note: Students must provide documentation of up-to-date rabies vaccination series or titer prior to being enrolled, as required by BP & AP 5210 and requirements mandated by American Veterinary Medical Association. The cost for two-dose rabies vaccination is approximately $850-$1,050 (prices are subject to change), and both doses are required. Instructions on submitting documentation are available at https://www.mtsac.edu/vettech/immunizations.html. Additional information available at CDC Information (https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/prevention/pre-exposure_vaccinations.html) and AVMA policies (https://www.avma.org/education/center-for-veterinary-accreditation/committee-veterinary-technician-education-activities/cvtea-accreditation-policies-and-procedures-appendix-a)
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