Grade 13 · a vocational technology learning center, by urbanicityVeterinary Technology / Vet Assistant
12 courses · 3,600 clock hours · 9–24 mo full-time. Grading is competency-based: each course requires the written exam, a competent skills demonstration with zero safety faults, a signed log, and a passed safety audit; percentage weights only rank performance above the competency floor.
Universal Core: Safety, Math, Communication & Career
Shared first block for every VoTechWorks program. OSHA 10 (30 for construction management), first aid/CPR/AED, applied trade math and measurement, technical reading and writing, digital literacy, and career readiness. Completed before students enter the skills lab and clinical site unsupervised.
Outcomes- Hold an OSHA 10 card and current CPR/AED certification
- Convert, measure and estimate with trade units, fractions, percentages and basic geometry
- Read a specification, code excerpt or manual and write a clear technical report
- Use email, spreadsheets, and the program's digital job-management tools
- Present a resume, portfolio and interview answers to an employer panel
Course text
Shared first block for every VoTechWorks program. OSHA 10 (30 for construction management), first aid/CPR/AED, applied trade math and measurement, technical reading and writing, digital literacy, and career readiness. Completed before students enter the skills lab and clinical site unsupervised.
How the course runs. 7 blocks: OSHA 10: introduction, rights, hazard recognition; First aid, CPR and AED; Applied trade math I: units, fractions, conversion; Applied trade math II: geometry, ratio and estimating; Technical reading and writing; Digital literacy for the trade; Career readiness: resume, portfolio, interview.
| # | Lesson | Hr | Type | Objective | Activities | Materials | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OSHA 10: introduction, rights, hazard recognition | 10 | theory | Complete the OSHA 10-hour outreach course. |
| OSHA outreach materials | OSHA card issued |
| 2 | First aid, CPR and AED | 8 | practice | Respond to a collapse, bleed, burn or choke until help arrives. |
| Manikins, AED trainer, first-aid kit | AHA/Red Cross card issued |
| 3 | Applied trade math I: units, fractions, conversion | 20 | theory | Convert, add and scale measurements used in the trade. |
| Trade math workbook, tape measures, calculators | Quiz ≥ 70% |
| 4 | Applied trade math II: geometry, ratio and estimating | 20 | theory | Lay out from a drawing and estimate quantity, time and cost. |
| Drawings, estimating sheets | Estimate within 10% of the key |
| 5 | Technical reading and writing | 30 | theory | Read a specification or manual and write a clear technical report. |
| Spec excerpts, report template | Report rubric ≥ 3/4 |
| 6 | Digital literacy for the trade | 30 | lab | Use email, spreadsheets, and the trade's job-management tools. |
| Lab computers/tablets, the job app | IC3/MOS-style practical passed |
| 7 | Career readiness: resume, portfolio, interview | 30 | practice | Present yourself to an employer panel. |
| Portfolio templates, employer volunteers | Panel pass |
| Assessment | Type | Weight | Pass standard | Method & rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSHA 10 and first-aid written exams | Written exam | 25% | OSHA card issued; CPR/AED card issued | Authorized outreach trainer exam plus AHA/Red Cross skills check. Accuracy · Safety · Communication · Professionalism |
| Applied math & measurement exam | Written exam | 25% | 70% | Timed exam: conversions, layout math, estimating from a drawing or recipe/order. Accuracy · Safety · Communication · Professionalism |
| Technical report | Project | 25% | Rubric ≥ 3 of 4 on every criterion | A written report on a real task from the trade: problem, standard, method, result. Accuracy · Safety · Communication · Professionalism |
| Employer panel interview | Oral / panel | 25% | Panel pass | Resume, 3-minute portfolio walk-through, and interview with two employer advisors. Accuracy · Safety · Communication · Professionalism |
Animal anatomy
Competency course in Animal anatomy for the Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the skills lab and clinical site, measured against scope of practice, infection control and the state board rules. Students assess, perform and document real work in Animal anatomy and keep a clinical log signed off by the instructor.
Outcomes- Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern Animal anatomy
- Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for Animal anatomy
- Perform the core tasks of Animal anatomy to the standard, within time, without rework
- Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in Animal anatomy work and correct them
- Document Animal anatomy work in the clinical log to industry format
Course text
Competency course in Animal anatomy for the Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the skills lab and clinical site, measured against scope of practice, infection control and the state board rules. Students assess, perform and document real work in Animal anatomy and keep a clinical log signed off by the instructor.
Why it matters. In Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant, animal anatomy is not a chapter to pass through but a skill an employer will pay for on day one; every credential exam in this program tests it directly or assumes it. The course runs in skills lab, against scope of practice and infection control, with the clinical instructor as the standard of judgment.
How the course runs. 12 blocks of about 22.8 hours: orientation and safety first, then the tools and the vocabulary, then the standard that governs the work. Guided practice becomes independent practice; measurement and inspection teach the student to judge their own work; the fault lab teaches what failure looks like before it happens on a job. A timed production run and the documentation block close the loop, and the course ends with the written exam and the observed skills demonstration.
What competent looks like. The student can explain animal anatomy, set up for it safely, perform it to the standard within time, spot and correct what is wrong, and write it up so that a stranger could verify the work.
| # | Lesson | Hr | Type | Objective | Activities | Materials | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation and safety for animal anatomy | 22.8 | theory | State the hazards of animal anatomy work and the controls for each; pass the safety brief. |
| PPE set, hazard cards, the program safety manual | Safety quiz 100% (retake until perfect); PPE donned correctly on demand |
| 2 | Tools, materials and terminology of animal anatomy | 22.8 | demo | Name, select and care for the tools and materials of animal anatomy; use the trade vocabulary correctly. |
| Full tool kit for animal anatomy, material samples, tool cards | Oral check: 20 tools/terms named and their use stated |
| 3 | Reading the standard: what governs animal anatomy | 22.8 | theory | Locate and apply the parts of scope of practice and infection control that govern animal anatomy. |
| The code/standard excerpt, spec sheets, case file | Written check: 10 look-ups from the standard, 8 correct |
| 4 | Fundamentals I: guided practice in animal anatomy | 22.8 | practice | Perform the core tasks of animal anatomy step by step under direct supervision. |
| Practice stock/consumables, step checklists, the log | Checklist completed with instructor initials on every step |
| 5 | Fundamentals II: independent practice in animal anatomy | 22.8 | practice | Perform the core tasks of animal anatomy to the standard with the instructor observing, not assisting. |
| Task tickets, rubric, timer, practice stock | Rubric ≥ 3/4 on every line; time within 150% of the standard |
| 6 | Measurement, layout and quality checks in animal anatomy | 22.8 | lab | Measure, lay out and inspect animal anatomy work; decide accept/reject against tolerance. |
| Measuring instruments, drawings/orders, sample set | Inspection lab 9/10 correct with correct reasons |
| 7 | Faults, hazards and rework in animal anatomy | 22.8 | lab | Identify defective or unsafe animal anatomy work, explain the cause, and correct it. |
| Fault samples, diagnosis sheets, rework stock | Rework accepted by the clinical instructor on inspection |
| 8 | Production run: animal anatomy to standard, timed | 22.8 | practice | Complete a realistic animal anatomy job to standard within the allotted time and materials. |
| Job packet, materials at estimated quantity, timer | Job accepted; time and material within estimate |
| 9 | Documentation: the log and the report in animal anatomy | 22.8 | theory | Record animal anatomy work in the industry format so a stranger could verify it. |
| Report template, the certifying body's hours form | Report accepted by instructor; hours form correctly completed |
| 10 | Skills-check rehearsal for animal anatomy | 22.8 | assessment | Rehearse the skills demonstration under exam conditions. |
| Skills checklist, timer, rehearsal stock | Rehearsal pass with zero critical misses, or a remediation plan on file |
| 11 | Advanced application and special cases in animal anatomy | 22.8 | practice | Apply animal anatomy to the non-standard situations met on real jobs. |
| Special-case packets, materials | Plan approved; special-case job accepted |
| 12 | Written exam and skills demonstration: animal anatomy | 22.8 | assessment | Pass the course's written exam and the observed skills demonstration. |
| Exam, checklist, all tools and stock for the demonstration | Written ≥ 75%; demonstration competent on every critical step with zero safety faults |
| Assessment | Type | Weight | Pass standard | Method & rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal anatomy: written exam | Written exam | 25% | 75% | Theory, terminology, standards and safety for Animal anatomy. Multiple choice plus short calculation/interpretation items drawn from the certification body's task list. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Animal anatomy: skills demonstration | Skills demonstration | 45% | Competent on every critical step; zero safety faults | Observed, timed performance of the core tasks of Animal anatomy against a checklist. A critical-step miss or a safety fault stops the assessment; re-attempt after remediation. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Animal anatomy: clinical log | Log | 15% | Complete, signed, ≥ 90% attendance of lab hours | Daily entries: task, standard, method, result, time; instructor sign-off. Serves as hours evidence for the licensing/certifying body. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Animal anatomy: safety audit | Safety audit | 15% | Pass/fail — must pass | Unannounced audit of PPE, housekeeping, lockout/guarding, and hazard communication while performing Animal anatomy work. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
Nursing
Competency course in nursing for the Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the skills lab and clinical site, measured against scope of practice, infection control and the state board rules. Students assess, perform and document real work in nursing and keep a clinical log signed off by the instructor.
Outcomes- Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern nursing
- Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for nursing
- Perform the core tasks of nursing to the standard, within time, without rework
- Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in nursing work and correct them
- Document nursing work in the clinical log to industry format
Course text
Competency course in nursing for the Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the skills lab and clinical site, measured against scope of practice, infection control and the state board rules. Students assess, perform and document real work in nursing and keep a clinical log signed off by the instructor.
Why it matters. In Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant, nursing is not a chapter to pass through but a skill an employer will pay for on day one; every credential exam in this program tests it directly or assumes it. The course runs in skills lab, against scope of practice and infection control, with the clinical instructor as the standard of judgment.
How the course runs. 12 blocks of about 22.8 hours: orientation and safety first, then the tools and the vocabulary, then the standard that governs the work. Guided practice becomes independent practice; measurement and inspection teach the student to judge their own work; the fault lab teaches what failure looks like before it happens on a job. A timed production run and the documentation block close the loop, and the course ends with the written exam and the observed skills demonstration.
What competent looks like. The student can explain nursing, set up for it safely, perform it to the standard within time, spot and correct what is wrong, and write it up so that a stranger could verify the work.
| # | Lesson | Hr | Type | Objective | Activities | Materials | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation and safety for nursing | 22.8 | theory | State the hazards of nursing work and the controls for each; pass the safety brief. |
| PPE set, hazard cards, the program safety manual | Safety quiz 100% (retake until perfect); PPE donned correctly on demand |
| 2 | Tools, materials and terminology of nursing | 22.8 | demo | Name, select and care for the tools and materials of nursing; use the trade vocabulary correctly. |
| Full tool kit for nursing, material samples, tool cards | Oral check: 20 tools/terms named and their use stated |
| 3 | Reading the standard: what governs nursing | 22.8 | theory | Locate and apply the parts of scope of practice and infection control that govern nursing. |
| The code/standard excerpt, spec sheets, case file | Written check: 10 look-ups from the standard, 8 correct |
| 4 | Fundamentals I: guided practice in nursing | 22.8 | practice | Perform the core tasks of nursing step by step under direct supervision. |
| Practice stock/consumables, step checklists, the log | Checklist completed with instructor initials on every step |
| 5 | Fundamentals II: independent practice in nursing | 22.8 | practice | Perform the core tasks of nursing to the standard with the instructor observing, not assisting. |
| Task tickets, rubric, timer, practice stock | Rubric ≥ 3/4 on every line; time within 150% of the standard |
| 6 | Measurement, layout and quality checks in nursing | 22.8 | lab | Measure, lay out and inspect nursing work; decide accept/reject against tolerance. |
| Measuring instruments, drawings/orders, sample set | Inspection lab 9/10 correct with correct reasons |
| 7 | Faults, hazards and rework in nursing | 22.8 | lab | Identify defective or unsafe nursing work, explain the cause, and correct it. |
| Fault samples, diagnosis sheets, rework stock | Rework accepted by the clinical instructor on inspection |
| 8 | Production run: nursing to standard, timed | 22.8 | practice | Complete a realistic nursing job to standard within the allotted time and materials. |
| Job packet, materials at estimated quantity, timer | Job accepted; time and material within estimate |
| 9 | Documentation: the log and the report in nursing | 22.8 | theory | Record nursing work in the industry format so a stranger could verify it. |
| Report template, the certifying body's hours form | Report accepted by instructor; hours form correctly completed |
| 10 | Skills-check rehearsal for nursing | 22.8 | assessment | Rehearse the skills demonstration under exam conditions. |
| Skills checklist, timer, rehearsal stock | Rehearsal pass with zero critical misses, or a remediation plan on file |
| 11 | Advanced application and special cases in nursing | 22.8 | practice | Apply nursing to the non-standard situations met on real jobs. |
| Special-case packets, materials | Plan approved; special-case job accepted |
| 12 | Written exam and skills demonstration: nursing | 22.8 | assessment | Pass the course's written exam and the observed skills demonstration. |
| Exam, checklist, all tools and stock for the demonstration | Written ≥ 75%; demonstration competent on every critical step with zero safety faults |
| Assessment | Type | Weight | Pass standard | Method & rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing: written exam | Written exam | 25% | 75% | Theory, terminology, standards and safety for nursing. Multiple choice plus short calculation/interpretation items drawn from the certification body's task list. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Nursing: skills demonstration | Skills demonstration | 45% | Competent on every critical step; zero safety faults | Observed, timed performance of the core tasks of nursing against a checklist. A critical-step miss or a safety fault stops the assessment; re-attempt after remediation. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Nursing: clinical log | Log | 15% | Complete, signed, ≥ 90% attendance of lab hours | Daily entries: task, standard, method, result, time; instructor sign-off. Serves as hours evidence for the licensing/certifying body. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Nursing: safety audit | Safety audit | 15% | Pass/fail — must pass | Unannounced audit of PPE, housekeeping, lockout/guarding, and hazard communication while performing nursing work. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
Lab & radiology
Competency course in lab & radiology for the Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the skills lab and clinical site, measured against scope of practice, infection control and the state board rules. Students assess, perform and document real work in lab & radiology and keep a clinical log signed off by the instructor.
Outcomes- Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern lab & radiology
- Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for lab & radiology
- Perform the core tasks of lab & radiology to the standard, within time, without rework
- Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in lab & radiology work and correct them
- Document lab & radiology work in the clinical log to industry format
Course text
Competency course in lab & radiology for the Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the skills lab and clinical site, measured against scope of practice, infection control and the state board rules. Students assess, perform and document real work in lab & radiology and keep a clinical log signed off by the instructor.
Why it matters. In Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant, lab & radiology is not a chapter to pass through but a skill an employer will pay for on day one; every credential exam in this program tests it directly or assumes it. The course runs in skills lab, against scope of practice and infection control, with the clinical instructor as the standard of judgment.
How the course runs. 12 blocks of about 22.8 hours: orientation and safety first, then the tools and the vocabulary, then the standard that governs the work. Guided practice becomes independent practice; measurement and inspection teach the student to judge their own work; the fault lab teaches what failure looks like before it happens on a job. A timed production run and the documentation block close the loop, and the course ends with the written exam and the observed skills demonstration.
What competent looks like. The student can explain lab & radiology, set up for it safely, perform it to the standard within time, spot and correct what is wrong, and write it up so that a stranger could verify the work.
| # | Lesson | Hr | Type | Objective | Activities | Materials | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation and safety for lab & radiology | 22.8 | theory | State the hazards of lab & radiology work and the controls for each; pass the safety brief. |
| PPE set, hazard cards, the program safety manual | Safety quiz 100% (retake until perfect); PPE donned correctly on demand |
| 2 | Tools, materials and terminology of lab & radiology | 22.8 | demo | Name, select and care for the tools and materials of lab & radiology; use the trade vocabulary correctly. |
| Full tool kit for lab & radiology, material samples, tool cards | Oral check: 20 tools/terms named and their use stated |
| 3 | Reading the standard: what governs lab & radiology | 22.8 | theory | Locate and apply the parts of scope of practice and infection control that govern lab & radiology. |
| The code/standard excerpt, spec sheets, case file | Written check: 10 look-ups from the standard, 8 correct |
| 4 | Fundamentals I: guided practice in lab & radiology | 22.8 | practice | Perform the core tasks of lab & radiology step by step under direct supervision. |
| Practice stock/consumables, step checklists, the log | Checklist completed with instructor initials on every step |
| 5 | Fundamentals II: independent practice in lab & radiology | 22.8 | practice | Perform the core tasks of lab & radiology to the standard with the instructor observing, not assisting. |
| Task tickets, rubric, timer, practice stock | Rubric ≥ 3/4 on every line; time within 150% of the standard |
| 6 | Measurement, layout and quality checks in lab & radiology | 22.8 | lab | Measure, lay out and inspect lab & radiology work; decide accept/reject against tolerance. |
| Measuring instruments, drawings/orders, sample set | Inspection lab 9/10 correct with correct reasons |
| 7 | Faults, hazards and rework in lab & radiology | 22.8 | lab | Identify defective or unsafe lab & radiology work, explain the cause, and correct it. |
| Fault samples, diagnosis sheets, rework stock | Rework accepted by the clinical instructor on inspection |
| 8 | Production run: lab & radiology to standard, timed | 22.8 | practice | Complete a realistic lab & radiology job to standard within the allotted time and materials. |
| Job packet, materials at estimated quantity, timer | Job accepted; time and material within estimate |
| 9 | Documentation: the log and the report in lab & radiology | 22.8 | theory | Record lab & radiology work in the industry format so a stranger could verify it. |
| Report template, the certifying body's hours form | Report accepted by instructor; hours form correctly completed |
| 10 | Skills-check rehearsal for lab & radiology | 22.8 | assessment | Rehearse the skills demonstration under exam conditions. |
| Skills checklist, timer, rehearsal stock | Rehearsal pass with zero critical misses, or a remediation plan on file |
| 11 | Advanced application and special cases in lab & radiology | 22.8 | practice | Apply lab & radiology to the non-standard situations met on real jobs. |
| Special-case packets, materials | Plan approved; special-case job accepted |
| 12 | Written exam and skills demonstration: lab & radiology | 22.8 | assessment | Pass the course's written exam and the observed skills demonstration. |
| Exam, checklist, all tools and stock for the demonstration | Written ≥ 75%; demonstration competent on every critical step with zero safety faults |
| Assessment | Type | Weight | Pass standard | Method & rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lab & radiology: written exam | Written exam | 25% | 75% | Theory, terminology, standards and safety for lab & radiology. Multiple choice plus short calculation/interpretation items drawn from the certification body's task list. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Lab & radiology: skills demonstration | Skills demonstration | 45% | Competent on every critical step; zero safety faults | Observed, timed performance of the core tasks of lab & radiology against a checklist. A critical-step miss or a safety fault stops the assessment; re-attempt after remediation. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Lab & radiology: clinical log | Log | 15% | Complete, signed, ≥ 90% attendance of lab hours | Daily entries: task, standard, method, result, time; instructor sign-off. Serves as hours evidence for the licensing/certifying body. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Lab & radiology: safety audit | Safety audit | 15% | Pass/fail — must pass | Unannounced audit of PPE, housekeeping, lockout/guarding, and hazard communication while performing lab & radiology work. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
Anesthesia
Competency course in anesthesia for the Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the skills lab and clinical site, measured against scope of practice, infection control and the state board rules. Students assess, perform and document real work in anesthesia and keep a clinical log signed off by the instructor.
Outcomes- Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern anesthesia
- Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for anesthesia
- Perform the core tasks of anesthesia to the standard, within time, without rework
- Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in anesthesia work and correct them
- Document anesthesia work in the clinical log to industry format
Course text
Competency course in anesthesia for the Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the skills lab and clinical site, measured against scope of practice, infection control and the state board rules. Students assess, perform and document real work in anesthesia and keep a clinical log signed off by the instructor.
Why it matters. In Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant, anesthesia is not a chapter to pass through but a skill an employer will pay for on day one; every credential exam in this program tests it directly or assumes it. The course runs in skills lab, against scope of practice and infection control, with the clinical instructor as the standard of judgment.
How the course runs. 12 blocks of about 22.8 hours: orientation and safety first, then the tools and the vocabulary, then the standard that governs the work. Guided practice becomes independent practice; measurement and inspection teach the student to judge their own work; the fault lab teaches what failure looks like before it happens on a job. A timed production run and the documentation block close the loop, and the course ends with the written exam and the observed skills demonstration.
What competent looks like. The student can explain anesthesia, set up for it safely, perform it to the standard within time, spot and correct what is wrong, and write it up so that a stranger could verify the work.
| # | Lesson | Hr | Type | Objective | Activities | Materials | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation and safety for anesthesia | 22.8 | theory | State the hazards of anesthesia work and the controls for each; pass the safety brief. |
| PPE set, hazard cards, the program safety manual | Safety quiz 100% (retake until perfect); PPE donned correctly on demand |
| 2 | Tools, materials and terminology of anesthesia | 22.8 | demo | Name, select and care for the tools and materials of anesthesia; use the trade vocabulary correctly. |
| Full tool kit for anesthesia, material samples, tool cards | Oral check: 20 tools/terms named and their use stated |
| 3 | Reading the standard: what governs anesthesia | 22.8 | theory | Locate and apply the parts of scope of practice and infection control that govern anesthesia. |
| The code/standard excerpt, spec sheets, case file | Written check: 10 look-ups from the standard, 8 correct |
| 4 | Fundamentals I: guided practice in anesthesia | 22.8 | practice | Perform the core tasks of anesthesia step by step under direct supervision. |
| Practice stock/consumables, step checklists, the log | Checklist completed with instructor initials on every step |
| 5 | Fundamentals II: independent practice in anesthesia | 22.8 | practice | Perform the core tasks of anesthesia to the standard with the instructor observing, not assisting. |
| Task tickets, rubric, timer, practice stock | Rubric ≥ 3/4 on every line; time within 150% of the standard |
| 6 | Measurement, layout and quality checks in anesthesia | 22.8 | lab | Measure, lay out and inspect anesthesia work; decide accept/reject against tolerance. |
| Measuring instruments, drawings/orders, sample set | Inspection lab 9/10 correct with correct reasons |
| 7 | Faults, hazards and rework in anesthesia | 22.8 | lab | Identify defective or unsafe anesthesia work, explain the cause, and correct it. |
| Fault samples, diagnosis sheets, rework stock | Rework accepted by the clinical instructor on inspection |
| 8 | Production run: anesthesia to standard, timed | 22.8 | practice | Complete a realistic anesthesia job to standard within the allotted time and materials. |
| Job packet, materials at estimated quantity, timer | Job accepted; time and material within estimate |
| 9 | Documentation: the log and the report in anesthesia | 22.8 | theory | Record anesthesia work in the industry format so a stranger could verify it. |
| Report template, the certifying body's hours form | Report accepted by instructor; hours form correctly completed |
| 10 | Skills-check rehearsal for anesthesia | 22.8 | assessment | Rehearse the skills demonstration under exam conditions. |
| Skills checklist, timer, rehearsal stock | Rehearsal pass with zero critical misses, or a remediation plan on file |
| 11 | Advanced application and special cases in anesthesia | 22.8 | practice | Apply anesthesia to the non-standard situations met on real jobs. |
| Special-case packets, materials | Plan approved; special-case job accepted |
| 12 | Written exam and skills demonstration: anesthesia | 22.8 | assessment | Pass the course's written exam and the observed skills demonstration. |
| Exam, checklist, all tools and stock for the demonstration | Written ≥ 75%; demonstration competent on every critical step with zero safety faults |
| Assessment | Type | Weight | Pass standard | Method & rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia: written exam | Written exam | 25% | 75% | Theory, terminology, standards and safety for anesthesia. Multiple choice plus short calculation/interpretation items drawn from the certification body's task list. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Anesthesia: skills demonstration | Skills demonstration | 45% | Competent on every critical step; zero safety faults | Observed, timed performance of the core tasks of anesthesia against a checklist. A critical-step miss or a safety fault stops the assessment; re-attempt after remediation. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Anesthesia: clinical log | Log | 15% | Complete, signed, ≥ 90% attendance of lab hours | Daily entries: task, standard, method, result, time; instructor sign-off. Serves as hours evidence for the licensing/certifying body. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Anesthesia: safety audit | Safety audit | 15% | Pass/fail — must pass | Unannounced audit of PPE, housekeeping, lockout/guarding, and hazard communication while performing anesthesia work. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
Surgical assist
Competency course in surgical assist for the Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the skills lab and clinical site, measured against scope of practice, infection control and the state board rules. Students assess, perform and document real work in surgical assist and keep a clinical log signed off by the instructor.
Outcomes- Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern surgical assist
- Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for surgical assist
- Perform the core tasks of surgical assist to the standard, within time, without rework
- Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in surgical assist work and correct them
- Document surgical assist work in the clinical log to industry format
Course text
Competency course in surgical assist for the Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the skills lab and clinical site, measured against scope of practice, infection control and the state board rules. Students assess, perform and document real work in surgical assist and keep a clinical log signed off by the instructor.
Why it matters. In Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant, surgical assist is not a chapter to pass through but a skill an employer will pay for on day one; every credential exam in this program tests it directly or assumes it. The course runs in skills lab, against scope of practice and infection control, with the clinical instructor as the standard of judgment.
How the course runs. 12 blocks of about 22.8 hours: orientation and safety first, then the tools and the vocabulary, then the standard that governs the work. Guided practice becomes independent practice; measurement and inspection teach the student to judge their own work; the fault lab teaches what failure looks like before it happens on a job. A timed production run and the documentation block close the loop, and the course ends with the written exam and the observed skills demonstration.
What competent looks like. The student can explain surgical assist, set up for it safely, perform it to the standard within time, spot and correct what is wrong, and write it up so that a stranger could verify the work.
| # | Lesson | Hr | Type | Objective | Activities | Materials | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation and safety for surgical assist | 22.8 | theory | State the hazards of surgical assist work and the controls for each; pass the safety brief. |
| PPE set, hazard cards, the program safety manual | Safety quiz 100% (retake until perfect); PPE donned correctly on demand |
| 2 | Tools, materials and terminology of surgical assist | 22.8 | demo | Name, select and care for the tools and materials of surgical assist; use the trade vocabulary correctly. |
| Full tool kit for surgical assist, material samples, tool cards | Oral check: 20 tools/terms named and their use stated |
| 3 | Reading the standard: what governs surgical assist | 22.8 | theory | Locate and apply the parts of scope of practice and infection control that govern surgical assist. |
| The code/standard excerpt, spec sheets, case file | Written check: 10 look-ups from the standard, 8 correct |
| 4 | Fundamentals I: guided practice in surgical assist | 22.8 | practice | Perform the core tasks of surgical assist step by step under direct supervision. |
| Practice stock/consumables, step checklists, the log | Checklist completed with instructor initials on every step |
| 5 | Fundamentals II: independent practice in surgical assist | 22.8 | practice | Perform the core tasks of surgical assist to the standard with the instructor observing, not assisting. |
| Task tickets, rubric, timer, practice stock | Rubric ≥ 3/4 on every line; time within 150% of the standard |
| 6 | Measurement, layout and quality checks in surgical assist | 22.8 | lab | Measure, lay out and inspect surgical assist work; decide accept/reject against tolerance. |
| Measuring instruments, drawings/orders, sample set | Inspection lab 9/10 correct with correct reasons |
| 7 | Faults, hazards and rework in surgical assist | 22.8 | lab | Identify defective or unsafe surgical assist work, explain the cause, and correct it. |
| Fault samples, diagnosis sheets, rework stock | Rework accepted by the clinical instructor on inspection |
| 8 | Production run: surgical assist to standard, timed | 22.8 | practice | Complete a realistic surgical assist job to standard within the allotted time and materials. |
| Job packet, materials at estimated quantity, timer | Job accepted; time and material within estimate |
| 9 | Documentation: the log and the report in surgical assist | 22.8 | theory | Record surgical assist work in the industry format so a stranger could verify it. |
| Report template, the certifying body's hours form | Report accepted by instructor; hours form correctly completed |
| 10 | Skills-check rehearsal for surgical assist | 22.8 | assessment | Rehearse the skills demonstration under exam conditions. |
| Skills checklist, timer, rehearsal stock | Rehearsal pass with zero critical misses, or a remediation plan on file |
| 11 | Advanced application and special cases in surgical assist | 22.8 | practice | Apply surgical assist to the non-standard situations met on real jobs. |
| Special-case packets, materials | Plan approved; special-case job accepted |
| 12 | Written exam and skills demonstration: surgical assist | 22.8 | assessment | Pass the course's written exam and the observed skills demonstration. |
| Exam, checklist, all tools and stock for the demonstration | Written ≥ 75%; demonstration competent on every critical step with zero safety faults |
| Assessment | Type | Weight | Pass standard | Method & rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical assist: written exam | Written exam | 25% | 75% | Theory, terminology, standards and safety for surgical assist. Multiple choice plus short calculation/interpretation items drawn from the certification body's task list. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Surgical assist: skills demonstration | Skills demonstration | 45% | Competent on every critical step; zero safety faults | Observed, timed performance of the core tasks of surgical assist against a checklist. A critical-step miss or a safety fault stops the assessment; re-attempt after remediation. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Surgical assist: clinical log | Log | 15% | Complete, signed, ≥ 90% attendance of lab hours | Daily entries: task, standard, method, result, time; instructor sign-off. Serves as hours evidence for the licensing/certifying body. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Surgical assist: safety audit | Safety audit | 15% | Pass/fail — must pass | Unannounced audit of PPE, housekeeping, lockout/guarding, and hazard communication while performing surgical assist work. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
Pharmacology
Competency course in pharmacology for the Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the skills lab and clinical site, measured against scope of practice, infection control and the state board rules. Students assess, perform and document real work in pharmacology and keep a clinical log signed off by the instructor.
Outcomes- Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern pharmacology
- Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for pharmacology
- Perform the core tasks of pharmacology to the standard, within time, without rework
- Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in pharmacology work and correct them
- Document pharmacology work in the clinical log to industry format
Course text
Competency course in pharmacology for the Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the skills lab and clinical site, measured against scope of practice, infection control and the state board rules. Students assess, perform and document real work in pharmacology and keep a clinical log signed off by the instructor.
Why it matters. In Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant, pharmacology is not a chapter to pass through but a skill an employer will pay for on day one; every credential exam in this program tests it directly or assumes it. The course runs in skills lab, against scope of practice and infection control, with the clinical instructor as the standard of judgment.
How the course runs. 12 blocks of about 22.8 hours: orientation and safety first, then the tools and the vocabulary, then the standard that governs the work. Guided practice becomes independent practice; measurement and inspection teach the student to judge their own work; the fault lab teaches what failure looks like before it happens on a job. A timed production run and the documentation block close the loop, and the course ends with the written exam and the observed skills demonstration.
What competent looks like. The student can explain pharmacology, set up for it safely, perform it to the standard within time, spot and correct what is wrong, and write it up so that a stranger could verify the work.
| # | Lesson | Hr | Type | Objective | Activities | Materials | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation and safety for pharmacology | 22.8 | theory | State the hazards of pharmacology work and the controls for each; pass the safety brief. |
| PPE set, hazard cards, the program safety manual | Safety quiz 100% (retake until perfect); PPE donned correctly on demand |
| 2 | Tools, materials and terminology of pharmacology | 22.8 | demo | Name, select and care for the tools and materials of pharmacology; use the trade vocabulary correctly. |
| Full tool kit for pharmacology, material samples, tool cards | Oral check: 20 tools/terms named and their use stated |
| 3 | Reading the standard: what governs pharmacology | 22.8 | theory | Locate and apply the parts of scope of practice and infection control that govern pharmacology. |
| The code/standard excerpt, spec sheets, case file | Written check: 10 look-ups from the standard, 8 correct |
| 4 | Fundamentals I: guided practice in pharmacology | 22.8 | practice | Perform the core tasks of pharmacology step by step under direct supervision. |
| Practice stock/consumables, step checklists, the log | Checklist completed with instructor initials on every step |
| 5 | Fundamentals II: independent practice in pharmacology | 22.8 | practice | Perform the core tasks of pharmacology to the standard with the instructor observing, not assisting. |
| Task tickets, rubric, timer, practice stock | Rubric ≥ 3/4 on every line; time within 150% of the standard |
| 6 | Measurement, layout and quality checks in pharmacology | 22.8 | lab | Measure, lay out and inspect pharmacology work; decide accept/reject against tolerance. |
| Measuring instruments, drawings/orders, sample set | Inspection lab 9/10 correct with correct reasons |
| 7 | Faults, hazards and rework in pharmacology | 22.8 | lab | Identify defective or unsafe pharmacology work, explain the cause, and correct it. |
| Fault samples, diagnosis sheets, rework stock | Rework accepted by the clinical instructor on inspection |
| 8 | Production run: pharmacology to standard, timed | 22.8 | practice | Complete a realistic pharmacology job to standard within the allotted time and materials. |
| Job packet, materials at estimated quantity, timer | Job accepted; time and material within estimate |
| 9 | Documentation: the log and the report in pharmacology | 22.8 | theory | Record pharmacology work in the industry format so a stranger could verify it. |
| Report template, the certifying body's hours form | Report accepted by instructor; hours form correctly completed |
| 10 | Skills-check rehearsal for pharmacology | 22.8 | assessment | Rehearse the skills demonstration under exam conditions. |
| Skills checklist, timer, rehearsal stock | Rehearsal pass with zero critical misses, or a remediation plan on file |
| 11 | Advanced application and special cases in pharmacology | 22.8 | practice | Apply pharmacology to the non-standard situations met on real jobs. |
| Special-case packets, materials | Plan approved; special-case job accepted |
| 12 | Written exam and skills demonstration: pharmacology | 22.8 | assessment | Pass the course's written exam and the observed skills demonstration. |
| Exam, checklist, all tools and stock for the demonstration | Written ≥ 75%; demonstration competent on every critical step with zero safety faults |
| Assessment | Type | Weight | Pass standard | Method & rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology: written exam | Written exam | 25% | 75% | Theory, terminology, standards and safety for pharmacology. Multiple choice plus short calculation/interpretation items drawn from the certification body's task list. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Pharmacology: skills demonstration | Skills demonstration | 45% | Competent on every critical step; zero safety faults | Observed, timed performance of the core tasks of pharmacology against a checklist. A critical-step miss or a safety fault stops the assessment; re-attempt after remediation. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Pharmacology: clinical log | Log | 15% | Complete, signed, ≥ 90% attendance of lab hours | Daily entries: task, standard, method, result, time; instructor sign-off. Serves as hours evidence for the licensing/certifying body. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Pharmacology: safety audit | Safety audit | 15% | Pass/fail — must pass | Unannounced audit of PPE, housekeeping, lockout/guarding, and hazard communication while performing pharmacology work. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
Clinicals (assistant 9 mo
Competency course in clinicals (assistant 9 mo for the Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the skills lab and clinical site, measured against scope of practice, infection control and the state board rules. Students assess, perform and document real work in clinicals (assistant 9 mo and keep a clinical log signed off by the instructor.
Outcomes- Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern clinicals (assistant 9 mo
- Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for clinicals (assistant 9 mo
- Perform the core tasks of clinicals (assistant 9 mo to the standard, within time, without rework
- Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in clinicals (assistant 9 mo work and correct them
- Document clinicals (assistant 9 mo work in the clinical log to industry format
Course text
Competency course in clinicals (assistant 9 mo for the Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the skills lab and clinical site, measured against scope of practice, infection control and the state board rules. Students assess, perform and document real work in clinicals (assistant 9 mo and keep a clinical log signed off by the instructor.
Why it matters. In Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant, clinicals (assistant 9 mo is not a chapter to pass through but a skill an employer will pay for on day one; every credential exam in this program tests it directly or assumes it. The course runs in skills lab, against scope of practice and infection control, with the clinical instructor as the standard of judgment.
How the course runs. 12 blocks of about 22.8 hours: orientation and safety first, then the tools and the vocabulary, then the standard that governs the work. Guided practice becomes independent practice; measurement and inspection teach the student to judge their own work; the fault lab teaches what failure looks like before it happens on a job. A timed production run and the documentation block close the loop, and the course ends with the written exam and the observed skills demonstration.
What competent looks like. The student can explain clinicals (assistant 9 mo, set up for it safely, perform it to the standard within time, spot and correct what is wrong, and write it up so that a stranger could verify the work.
| # | Lesson | Hr | Type | Objective | Activities | Materials | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation and safety for clinicals (assistant 9 mo | 22.8 | theory | State the hazards of clinicals (assistant 9 mo work and the controls for each; pass the safety brief. |
| PPE set, hazard cards, the program safety manual | Safety quiz 100% (retake until perfect); PPE donned correctly on demand |
| 2 | Tools, materials and terminology of clinicals (assistant 9 mo | 22.8 | demo | Name, select and care for the tools and materials of clinicals (assistant 9 mo; use the trade vocabulary correctly. |
| Full tool kit for clinicals (assistant 9 mo, material samples, tool cards | Oral check: 20 tools/terms named and their use stated |
| 3 | Reading the standard: what governs clinicals (assistant 9 mo | 22.8 | theory | Locate and apply the parts of scope of practice and infection control that govern clinicals (assistant 9 mo. |
| The code/standard excerpt, spec sheets, case file | Written check: 10 look-ups from the standard, 8 correct |
| 4 | Fundamentals I: guided practice in clinicals (assistant 9 mo | 22.8 | practice | Perform the core tasks of clinicals (assistant 9 mo step by step under direct supervision. |
| Practice stock/consumables, step checklists, the log | Checklist completed with instructor initials on every step |
| 5 | Fundamentals II: independent practice in clinicals (assistant 9 mo | 22.8 | practice | Perform the core tasks of clinicals (assistant 9 mo to the standard with the instructor observing, not assisting. |
| Task tickets, rubric, timer, practice stock | Rubric ≥ 3/4 on every line; time within 150% of the standard |
| 6 | Measurement, layout and quality checks in clinicals (assistant 9 mo | 22.8 | lab | Measure, lay out and inspect clinicals (assistant 9 mo work; decide accept/reject against tolerance. |
| Measuring instruments, drawings/orders, sample set | Inspection lab 9/10 correct with correct reasons |
| 7 | Faults, hazards and rework in clinicals (assistant 9 mo | 22.8 | lab | Identify defective or unsafe clinicals (assistant 9 mo work, explain the cause, and correct it. |
| Fault samples, diagnosis sheets, rework stock | Rework accepted by the clinical instructor on inspection |
| 8 | Production run: clinicals (assistant 9 mo to standard, timed | 22.8 | practice | Complete a realistic clinicals (assistant 9 mo job to standard within the allotted time and materials. |
| Job packet, materials at estimated quantity, timer | Job accepted; time and material within estimate |
| 9 | Documentation: the log and the report in clinicals (assistant 9 mo | 22.8 | theory | Record clinicals (assistant 9 mo work in the industry format so a stranger could verify it. |
| Report template, the certifying body's hours form | Report accepted by instructor; hours form correctly completed |
| 10 | Skills-check rehearsal for clinicals (assistant 9 mo | 22.8 | assessment | Rehearse the skills demonstration under exam conditions. |
| Skills checklist, timer, rehearsal stock | Rehearsal pass with zero critical misses, or a remediation plan on file |
| 11 | Advanced application and special cases in clinicals (assistant 9 mo | 22.8 | practice | Apply clinicals (assistant 9 mo to the non-standard situations met on real jobs. |
| Special-case packets, materials | Plan approved; special-case job accepted |
| 12 | Written exam and skills demonstration: clinicals (assistant 9 mo | 22.8 | assessment | Pass the course's written exam and the observed skills demonstration. |
| Exam, checklist, all tools and stock for the demonstration | Written ≥ 75%; demonstration competent on every critical step with zero safety faults |
| Assessment | Type | Weight | Pass standard | Method & rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinicals (assistant 9 mo: written exam | Written exam | 25% | 75% | Theory, terminology, standards and safety for clinicals (assistant 9 mo. Multiple choice plus short calculation/interpretation items drawn from the certification body's task list. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Clinicals (assistant 9 mo: skills demonstration | Skills demonstration | 45% | Competent on every critical step; zero safety faults | Observed, timed performance of the core tasks of clinicals (assistant 9 mo against a checklist. A critical-step miss or a safety fault stops the assessment; re-attempt after remediation. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Clinicals (assistant 9 mo: clinical log | Log | 15% | Complete, signed, ≥ 90% attendance of lab hours | Daily entries: task, standard, method, result, time; instructor sign-off. Serves as hours evidence for the licensing/certifying body. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| Clinicals (assistant 9 mo: safety audit | Safety audit | 15% | Pass/fail — must pass | Unannounced audit of PPE, housekeeping, lockout/guarding, and hazard communication while performing clinicals (assistant 9 mo work. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
AAS tech 24 mo)
Competency course in AAS tech 24 mo) for the Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the skills lab and clinical site, measured against scope of practice, infection control and the state board rules. Students assess, perform and document real work in AAS tech 24 mo) and keep a clinical log signed off by the instructor.
Outcomes- Explain the principles, terminology and standards that govern AAS tech 24 mo)
- Select and safely use the tools, equipment and materials for AAS tech 24 mo)
- Perform the core tasks of AAS tech 24 mo) to the standard, within time, without rework
- Identify faults, hazards and non-conformities in AAS tech 24 mo) work and correct them
- Document AAS tech 24 mo) work in the clinical log to industry format
Course text
Competency course in AAS tech 24 mo) for the Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant program. Instruction moves from demonstration to supervised practice to independent performance in the skills lab and clinical site, measured against scope of practice, infection control and the state board rules. Students assess, perform and document real work in AAS tech 24 mo) and keep a clinical log signed off by the instructor.
Why it matters. In Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant, aAS tech 24 mo) is not a chapter to pass through but a skill an employer will pay for on day one; every credential exam in this program tests it directly or assumes it. The course runs in skills lab, against scope of practice and infection control, with the clinical instructor as the standard of judgment.
How the course runs. 12 blocks of about 22.8 hours: orientation and safety first, then the tools and the vocabulary, then the standard that governs the work. Guided practice becomes independent practice; measurement and inspection teach the student to judge their own work; the fault lab teaches what failure looks like before it happens on a job. A timed production run and the documentation block close the loop, and the course ends with the written exam and the observed skills demonstration.
What competent looks like. The student can explain aAS tech 24 mo), set up for it safely, perform it to the standard within time, spot and correct what is wrong, and write it up so that a stranger could verify the work.
| # | Lesson | Hr | Type | Objective | Activities | Materials | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation and safety for aAS tech 24 mo) | 22.8 | theory | State the hazards of aAS tech 24 mo) work and the controls for each; pass the safety brief. |
| PPE set, hazard cards, the program safety manual | Safety quiz 100% (retake until perfect); PPE donned correctly on demand |
| 2 | Tools, materials and terminology of aAS tech 24 mo) | 22.8 | demo | Name, select and care for the tools and materials of aAS tech 24 mo); use the trade vocabulary correctly. |
| Full tool kit for aAS tech 24 mo), material samples, tool cards | Oral check: 20 tools/terms named and their use stated |
| 3 | Reading the standard: what governs aAS tech 24 mo) | 22.8 | theory | Locate and apply the parts of scope of practice and infection control that govern aAS tech 24 mo). |
| The code/standard excerpt, spec sheets, case file | Written check: 10 look-ups from the standard, 8 correct |
| 4 | Fundamentals I: guided practice in aAS tech 24 mo) | 22.8 | practice | Perform the core tasks of aAS tech 24 mo) step by step under direct supervision. |
| Practice stock/consumables, step checklists, the log | Checklist completed with instructor initials on every step |
| 5 | Fundamentals II: independent practice in aAS tech 24 mo) | 22.8 | practice | Perform the core tasks of aAS tech 24 mo) to the standard with the instructor observing, not assisting. |
| Task tickets, rubric, timer, practice stock | Rubric ≥ 3/4 on every line; time within 150% of the standard |
| 6 | Measurement, layout and quality checks in aAS tech 24 mo) | 22.8 | lab | Measure, lay out and inspect aAS tech 24 mo) work; decide accept/reject against tolerance. |
| Measuring instruments, drawings/orders, sample set | Inspection lab 9/10 correct with correct reasons |
| 7 | Faults, hazards and rework in aAS tech 24 mo) | 22.8 | lab | Identify defective or unsafe aAS tech 24 mo) work, explain the cause, and correct it. |
| Fault samples, diagnosis sheets, rework stock | Rework accepted by the clinical instructor on inspection |
| 8 | Production run: aAS tech 24 mo) to standard, timed | 22.8 | practice | Complete a realistic aAS tech 24 mo) job to standard within the allotted time and materials. |
| Job packet, materials at estimated quantity, timer | Job accepted; time and material within estimate |
| 9 | Documentation: the log and the report in aAS tech 24 mo) | 22.8 | theory | Record aAS tech 24 mo) work in the industry format so a stranger could verify it. |
| Report template, the certifying body's hours form | Report accepted by instructor; hours form correctly completed |
| 10 | Skills-check rehearsal for aAS tech 24 mo) | 22.8 | assessment | Rehearse the skills demonstration under exam conditions. |
| Skills checklist, timer, rehearsal stock | Rehearsal pass with zero critical misses, or a remediation plan on file |
| 11 | Advanced application and special cases in aAS tech 24 mo) | 22.8 | practice | Apply aAS tech 24 mo) to the non-standard situations met on real jobs. |
| Special-case packets, materials | Plan approved; special-case job accepted |
| 12 | Written exam and skills demonstration: aAS tech 24 mo) | 22.8 | assessment | Pass the course's written exam and the observed skills demonstration. |
| Exam, checklist, all tools and stock for the demonstration | Written ≥ 75%; demonstration competent on every critical step with zero safety faults |
| Assessment | Type | Weight | Pass standard | Method & rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAS tech 24 mo): written exam | Written exam | 25% | 75% | Theory, terminology, standards and safety for AAS tech 24 mo). Multiple choice plus short calculation/interpretation items drawn from the certification body's task list. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| AAS tech 24 mo): skills demonstration | Skills demonstration | 45% | Competent on every critical step; zero safety faults | Observed, timed performance of the core tasks of AAS tech 24 mo) against a checklist. A critical-step miss or a safety fault stops the assessment; re-attempt after remediation. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| AAS tech 24 mo): clinical log | Log | 15% | Complete, signed, ≥ 90% attendance of lab hours | Daily entries: task, standard, method, result, time; instructor sign-off. Serves as hours evidence for the licensing/certifying body. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
| AAS tech 24 mo): safety audit | Safety audit | 15% | Pass/fail — must pass | Unannounced audit of PPE, housekeeping, lockout/guarding, and hazard communication while performing AAS tech 24 mo) work. Standard met · Safety · Time · Quality/finish · Documentation |
Capstone Project
An integrated, assessed piece of real work that draws on every trade course in Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant: planned, estimated, executed and documented by the student, reviewed by an employer advisor. Capstones are shown in the Student Yard or the Museum of VoTech where the work allows.
Outcomes- Plan and estimate a complete job from a specification
- Execute the job to standard within the estimate
- Present the finished work and its documentation to an employer panel
Course text
An integrated, assessed piece of real work that draws on every trade course in Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant: planned, estimated, executed and documented by the student, reviewed by an employer advisor. Capstones are shown in the Student Yard or the Museum of VoTech where the work allows.
How the course runs. 4 blocks: Capstone brief and specification; Capstone build I; Capstone build II; Capstone presentation and defense.
| # | Lesson | Hr | Type | Objective | Activities | Materials | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capstone brief and specification | 108 | theory | Read the capstone specification and plan the job. |
| Capstone spec, estimating sheets | Plan and estimate approved |
| 2 | Capstone build I | 108 | practice | Execute the first half of the capstone to standard. |
| All materials per estimate | Mid-point inspection passed |
| 3 | Capstone build II | 108 | practice | Complete the capstone to standard within the estimate. |
| As above | Work complete; package complete |
| 4 | Capstone presentation and defense | 108 | assessment | Present the finished work and its documentation to the panel. |
| Presentation space, the finished work | Rubric ≥ 3/4 on every criterion |
| Assessment | Type | Weight | Pass standard | Method & rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capstone: finished work + documentation | Project | 60% | Rubric ≥ 3 of 4 on every criterion | Employer advisor + instructor score the finished work against the specification, the estimate, and the documentation package. Meets specification · Within estimate · Workmanship · Safety · Documentation |
| Capstone: portfolio | Portfolio | 20% | Complete | Photos/drawings/logs of every course skills demonstration plus the capstone, in the program portfolio format. Completeness · Organization · Evidence quality |
| Capstone: defense | Oral / panel | 20% | Panel pass | 15-minute presentation and questions from the panel. Explains decisions · Answers technical questions · Professional communication |
Clinical Practicum
Supervised clinical hours at an affiliated facility, meeting the hour and skills requirements of the licensing body for Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant. Preceptor-evaluated; hours logged for the board.
Outcomes- Perform the trade's tasks in a real workplace under supervision
- Meet employer expectations for attendance, safety and conduct
- Log hours and tasks in the format the certifying body accepts
Course text
Supervised clinical hours at an affiliated facility, meeting the hour and skills requirements of the licensing body for Veterinary Technology / Vet Assistant. Preceptor-evaluated; hours logged for the board.
How the course runs. 4 blocks: Placement orientation; Supervised work: weeks 1–2; Supervised work: weeks 3–4; Supervised work: final weeks.
| # | Lesson | Hr | Type | Objective | Activities | Materials | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Placement orientation | 162 | theory | Know the site, its rules, and the competency list you will be evaluated on. |
| Site handbook, competency list, hours log | Induction signed |
| 2 | Supervised work: weeks 1–2 | 162 | field | Perform entry tasks under close supervision. |
| Hours log | Log current; supervisor initials |
| 3 | Supervised work: weeks 3–4 | 162 | field | Perform the trade's routine tasks with normal supervision. |
| Hours log, evaluation form | Mid-point evaluation satisfactory |
| 4 | Supervised work: final weeks | 162 | field | Meet employer expectations for a new hire on the competency list. |
| Evaluation form, hours verification | Final evaluation satisfactory on every competency; hours verified |
| Assessment | Type | Weight | Pass standard | Method & rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preceptor clinical evaluation | Clinical evaluation | 70% | Satisfactory on every competency | Mid-point and final evaluation by the site supervisor on the program competency list. Competency · Safety · Attendance · Conduct · Initiative |
| Hours & task log | Log | 30% | Required hours complete and verified | Signed log of hours and tasks; verified by the registrar for the board/certifying body. Complete · Verified |
Certification Exam Preparation
Structured preparation for NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant; VTNE (Credentialed Vet Tech): content review mapped to the exam blueprint, timed practice exams, practical-exam rehearsal, and registration/eligibility paperwork with the registrar.
Outcomes- Score ≥ 80% on two timed mock exams
- Complete the eligibility application and hours verification
- Rehearse the practical exam format to time
Course text
Structured preparation for NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant; VTNE (Credentialed Vet Tech): content review mapped to the exam blueprint, timed practice exams, practical-exam rehearsal, and registration/eligibility paperwork with the registrar.
How the course runs. 4 blocks: The exam blueprint; Mock exam I and review; Practical exam rehearsal; Mock exam II and registration.
| # | Lesson | Hr | Type | Objective | Activities | Materials | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The exam blueprint | 45 | theory | Map the credential exam blueprint to what you have learned. |
| Published blueprint, study plan template | Study plan on file |
| 2 | Mock exam I and review | 45 | assessment | Sit a timed full-length mock and review every miss. |
| Mock exam, answer keys | Score recorded; review complete |
| 3 | Practical exam rehearsal | 45 | practice | Rehearse the practical/skills portion to the exam's time and format. |
| Practical exam materials | Rehearsal within time, no critical misses |
| 4 | Mock exam II and registration | 45 | assessment | Sit the second mock and complete exam registration. |
| Registration forms, hours evidence | ≥ 80%; registration submitted |
| Assessment | Type | Weight | Pass standard | Method & rubric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mock certification exam (×2) | Mock certification exam | 100% | ≥ 80% on both | Full-length timed mocks built from the certifying body's published blueprint; second attempt after targeted review. Score · Time management |
External credential: NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant; VTNE (Credentialed Vet Tech)
The program completion credential(s). Sat at the school's authorized testing center or the body's test site; results recorded in the student record and reported in the annual outcomes report. Pass standard: Credential issued by the body.
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