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Discipline: Degree: AS - Registered Veterinary Technology - S0105

Course Name	Course Number	Objectives
Anat & Phys of Domestic Animals	AGHE 86	Students completing AGHE86 will be able to describe the flow of blood through the body. Students completing AGHE 86 will be able to identify various clinically relevant anatomical structures of domestic animals. Students completing AGHE 86 will be able to describe the functions of the major organ systems of various domestic animal species
Animal Breeding	ASCI 94 (VOC)	70% of course completers will demonstrate with 70% accuracy, their understanding of the principles of genetic inheritance used in animal breeding. Course completers should be able to recognize & discuss current topics dealing with artificial insemination, embryo manipulation and reproductive biotechnology Course completers should be able to recognize major breeding systems for domestic animals
Animal Handling and Restraint	ASCI 51 (VOC)	Students completing this course will be able to demonstrate the correct restraint method for canine jugular venipuncture. Students completing this course will be able to correctly place a halter on a horse.
Animal Nutrition	ASCI 2 (VOC)	Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of positive and negative aspects of nutritional supplements and additives. 70% Students will demonstrate an understanding of nutritional requirements of various life stages of the canine with 70% accuracy. 80% of the students will be able to formulate a ration for a livestock animal, utilizing the Parson Square Method.
Animal Sanitation and Disease Control	ASCI 96 (VOC)	Students will demonstrate an understanding of key nutritional factors that would influence disease conditions. Students will be able to identify poisonous plants that are commonly poisonous to animals. 75% of the students will be able to identify the poisonous agent of commonly poisonous plants with a 75% accuracy Students will be able to describe appropriate sanitation procedures for animal confinement areas.
Animal Science	ASCI 1 (VOC)	Course completers should be able to discuss the major current agricultural industry issues Course completers should be able to identify the common species & breeds of livestock
Applied Animal Health Procedures	AGHE 84B	Students completing AGHE84B will be able to administer a bolus medication to a food animal patient. Students completing AGHE84B will be able to administer a liquid medication to a food animal patient. Students completing 84B will be able to administer a subcutaneous injection to a food animal patient. Students completing AGHE 84B will be able to administer a intramuscular injection in a food animal patient. At the completion of AGHE84B the student will be able to perform a jugular venipuncture on a food animal patient
Aviculture - Cage and Aviary Birds	ASCI 76 (VOC)	Students will be able to explain and diagram the necessary aviary for a specific breed of bird. Students completing this course will be able to assess the difference between normal and abnormal avian behavior.
Beef Production	ASCI 30 (VOC)	Students who complete this course will be able to give a professional quality oral presentation. Course completers should be able to identify all common beef breeds
Canine Management	ASCI 71 (VOC)	The student will describe the most common canine diseases, explain the symptoms and identify the proper preventive vaccinations. Students will prepare and present an oral report in class on a certain breed of dog, the presentation will be evaluated by set criteria. Students will be able to identify various canine behavioral problems and suggest corrective treatment.
Clinical Pathology	AGHE 62A	72% Student will perform a proper direct and fecal float exam for parasite eggs 72% of Students will properly perform a CBC with a differential slide
Clinical Pathology	AGHE 62B	72% Students will perform a bacteria sample 4 quadrant plating and then gram stain 72% of Student will perform a complete urinalysis including a specific gravity, multi-reagent strip and sediment exam.
Exotic Animal Management	ASCI 12 (VOC)	Students in the Exotic animal class will analyze and differentiate between the different types of pet bird species and their species specific husbandry requirements. Students in the Exotic animal class will analyze and differentiate between the different types of pet reptile species and their species specific husbandry requirements.
Feline Management	ASCI 72 (VOC)	Students will search the internet and other sources to create an oral presentation on a domestic or wild breed of cat. This presentation will be evaluated by set criteria Students will be able to identify fifteen purebred breeds of cats when given a slide show quiz, which will be evaluated by set criteria.
Horse Hoof Care	ASCI 19 (VOC)	Students completing ASCI 19 will be able to identify the major functional structures of the equine lower limb. Students completing AGLI 19 will be able to identify various diseases of the foot. Students completing AGLI 19 will be able to describe common methods of corrective shoeing and their uses.
Horse Production and Management	ASCI 16 (VOC)	Students completing AGLI 16 will be able to distinguish between different breeds of the modern horse. 80% of students completing ASCI 16 will be able to identify common horse breeds with 75% accuracy. Students completing ASCI 16 will be able to follow the vaccination schedule recommended by the American Association of Equine Practitioners. Students completing AGLI 16 will be able to explain the structural changes that occurred during the evolution of the horse.
Horse Ranch Management	ASCI 18 (VOC)	Course completers will explain laws and legislations regulating horse farms and businesses. Course completers will develop and implement a health plan for a breeding program with the resources available. Students completing ASCI 18 will develop a business plan outline for an equine-related business.
Laboratory Animal Medicine and Care	AGHE 79	Working in groups students will develop a protocol for biomedical study Students completing this course will be able to properly demonstrate how to restrain laboratory rodents. Students will be able to correctly describe animal husbandry techniques for given laboratory animals.
Medical Nursing and Animal Care	AGHE 60	75% Student will properly place a robert jones bandage for fracture splinting 75% Students will place an intravenous catheter in the cephalic vein
Pet Shop Management	ASCI 70 (VOC)	Students will be able to merchandise over 25 different pet industry products in a small pet shop environment. Students will be able to sketch out a working pet shop layout and label different items such as animal cages, product merchandising, and cashier station.
Reptile Management	ASCI 74 (VOC)	Students will present a 10 minute visual presentation on a specific reptilian disease in front of the class. Students will be able to offer a presentation regarding one North American Reptile including habitat and characteristics.
Seminar in Registered Veterinary Technology	AGHE 85	The students will become proficient in taking computer based testing The students who successfully complete this class will pass the examinations
Sheep Production	ASCI 17 (VOC)	Students completing AGLI 17 will present on a specific facet of the sheep industry. Students will be able to identify major meat and wool breeds of sheep.
Surgical Nursing	AGHE 61	75% Students will properly gown and glove sterilely for surgery 75% of the Students will properly connect and set up an anesthesia machine and monitor anesthesia for an 75 dog
Swine Production	ASCI 14 (VOC)	Course completers will be able to give a professional quality oral presentation 80% of course completers should be able to identify all common breeds of swine with a 70% accuracy.
Tropical and Coldwater Fish Management	ASCI 73 (VOC)	Students will be able to identify 7 different species of fish (both tropical and coldwater). Students will be able to write down the appropriate feed necessary for two different species of fish (one tropical and one coldwater). Students will be able to identify 20 different species of fish (both tropical and coldwater).
Veterinary Office Procedures	AGHE 54	Students will be able to generate a medical record for a veterinary patient. Students completing AGHE 54 will be able to communicate effectively with clients who will be experiencing different stages of grief due to pet loss. Students completing AGHE 54 will be able to define medical terms used in veterinary medicine.
Veterinary Pharmacology	AGHE 64	Student will identify the different trade names of different generic drugs Students will correctly calculate 10 standard drug calculations used in the hospital situation
Veterinary Radiography	AGHE 65	Students will properly develop a radiographic film from both the manual dip tank and automatic processor Students will perform a proper radiograph of the canine thorax, including measurement, collimation and viewing
Work Experience in Animal Health	AGHE 83A	Students of the Registered Veterinary Technology Program will demonstrate professional conduct in the industry Employers of Animal Health Work Experience Students will rate the work habits of their students as above average. Employers of Animal Health Work Experience Students will rate the technical skills of their students as above average.

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