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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources: Veterinary Assisting 4 (2021): Grades 9-12

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Differentiate between animal welfare and animal rights. The student will be able to:9.0

  • 1

    Define animal welfare and animal rights.9.1

  • 2

    Compare and contrast between animal welfare and animal rights.9.2

  • 3

    Identify animal welfare and animal rights advocate groups.9.3

  • 4

    Debate current events concerning animal welfare and animal rights.9.4

  • 5

    Describe animal cruelty and the consequences of cruel treatment of animals.9.5

Explain the role of animals in research. The student will be able to:10.0

  • 1

    Describe the history of the role of animals in research.10.1

  • 2

    Discuss medical advances made possible through the use of animals in research.10.2

  • 3

    Define USDA and explain its roles in using animals for research.10.3

  • 4

    Describe the role of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) with regard to animal research facilities.10.4

  • 5

    Explain the controversy over using animals in research.10.5

  • 6

    Identify organizations that are in favor of and those that are against the use of animals in research.10.6

  • 7

    Develop a personal position on the use of animals in research and support that position.10.7

  • 8

    Explain how biotechnology has affected animal research.10.8

  • 9

    Debate the use of cloning for research purposes.10.9

Maintain and analyze records. The student will be able to:11.0

  • 1

    Discuss the legal requirements of maintaining animal health records, and maintain and analyze animal health records.11.1

  • 2

    Maintain and analyze basic business records (inventory, depreciation, receipts, expenses), using computer applications.11.2

  • 3

    Explain the process of scheduling appointments.11.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate admissions and discharges for boarders or non-medical cases.11.4

  • 5

    Demonstrate filing and retrieving of records from both numerical and alphabetical filing systems.11.5

  • 6

    Demonstrate computer and keyboarding skills.11.6

  • 7

    Demonstrate data collection from organized records.11.7

  • 8

    Discuss legal requirements of veterinary medical records to include:: (1)establish veterinarian-client-patient relationship, (2)contain owner and patient information, (3)contain patient history, and (4) contain contemporaneously written medical procedures11.8

  • 9

    Describe the duties of an office or hospital staff member as outlined by NAVTA which includes:11.9

    1. a

      Greet pet owner/client, identifies his/herself by name and as veterinary assistant in a professional manner11.9.a

    2. b

      Obtain or confirm pet owner/client and pet information including pet owner/client’s name, address and phone numbers; pet’s name, species, breed, color, sex and neutered/not neutered, and age or birth date11.9.b

    3. c

      Discuss process for recording new information and/or confirms existing information on medical record using appropriate medical terminology and concise notations. Include current date and reason for appointment.11.9.c

    4. d

      Obtain and record the pet’s vital signs (TPR, MM, & CRT) and weight with minimal restraint to the pet.11.9.d

    5. e

      Leave the exam room courteously indicating the veterinarian will be right in.11.9.e

  • 10

    Explain the importance of client/patient confidentiality.11.10

Explain proper sanitation for animal facilities. The students will be able to:12.0

  • 1

    Demonstrate proper sanitation techniques for an examination room, hospital facilities, surgical suites, kennel, cattery, paddock, rabbit hutch, and zoo.12.1

    1. 1

      Keep assigned work areas clean and organized12.1.1

    2. 2

      Explain sanitary procedures including physical cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing12.1.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate proper cleaning protocols for kennels, runs, and enclosures including cleaning and disinfecting all sides of the kennel (floor, ceiling, walls, & door) and all items in the kennel (bowls, blankets, toys, etc.)12.1.3

    4. 4

      List precautions to take when mixing or using multiple cleaning and disinfecting agents i.e. NEVER mix bleach with ammonia containing cleaners or disinfectants12.1.4

    5. 5

      Change bedding materials in a timely and efficient manner.12.1.5

    6. 6

      Demonstrate of the proper disposal of bedding and waste materials.12.1.6

    7. 7

      Notify supervisor of needed repair or maintenance on cages, kennels, or stalls12.1.7

Explain diagnostic testing and use of equipment. The student will be able to:13.0

  • 1

    Explain the proper placement of a slide in the microscope and focus on 100X and 400X magnification13.1

  • 2

    Explain appropriate materials for cleaning the microscope13.2

  • 3

    Demonstrate the centrifugation of a sample13.3

  • 4

    Explain the purpose of the blood analyzer machine.13.4

  • 5

    Explain a urinalysis including:13.5

    1. 1

      List methods for urine collection commonly used in the veterinary practice13.5.1

    2. 2

      Collect a free-caught urine sample using proper techniques for dogs13.5.2

    3. 3

      Identify time and storage parameters for urine samples13.5.3

    4. 4

      List precautions and safety factors in handling urine samples including personal protection equipment13.5.4

  • 6

    Explain fecal test including:13.6

    1. 1

      Explain methods of collecting fecal samples.13.6.1

    2. 2

      Identify time and storage parameters for fecal samples.13.6.2

    3. 3

      Identify appropriate volume of feces for each method of testing.13.6.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrate the correct technique for handling and preparing the fecal samples for analysis by flotation, sedimentation, and direct smear.13.6.4

    5. 5

      Explain appropriate method of placing sample on microscope slide or cover slip.13.6.5

    6. 6

      List precautions and safety factors in handling fecal samples including personal protection equipment.13.6.6

  • 7

    Examine radiology, electrocardiogram and ultrasound imaging techniques and safety.13.7

    1. 1

      Discuss restrictions from radiation exposure for pregnant women and minors.13.7.1

    2. 2

      Explain what a dosimeter badge does and who wears it and when.13.7.2

    3. 3

      Describe the area of exposure in the radiology room including direct beam and scatter radiation.13.7.3

    4. 4

      Explain the correct use of personal protection equipment including lead-shielded gowns, lead gloves, lead thyroid shield, lead glasses, and other lead protective wear.13.7.4

    5. 5

      Explain methods of restraint for positioning for radiographs including chemical restraint.13.7.5

    6. 6

      Explain the proper handling of radiographic film including safe light use.13.7.6

    7. 7

      Demonstrate the appropriate labeling of a radiograph including date, patient. name, view or side of patient, machine settings, and film developing13.7.7

    8. 8

      Maintain radiograph log and filing of films.13.7.8

    9. 9

      Explain how digital radiography differs from film.13.7.9

  • 8

    Describe the process for handling a suspected rabies patient, and the process for other deceased animals.13.8

    1. 1

      List the common species which may transmit rabies to humans.13.8.1

    2. 2

      Explain the methods of transmission of rabies to animals and humans.13.8.2

    3. 3

      List the symptoms associated with rabies.13.8.3

    4. 4

      Explain the proper safety measures to follow when handling an animal suspected of having rabies.13.8.4

    5. 5

      Explain the procedure for euthanasia suitable as an explanation for a pet owner.13.8.5

    6. 6

      Discuss the grief process that an owner may experience on the loss of the pet.13.8.6

    7. 7

      Discuss the importance of presenting the body of the pet in a respectful and empathetic way.13.8.7

Describe internal and external parasites and control methods. The student will be able to:14.0

  • 1

    Set up fecal flotations or centrifuged fecal samples14.1

  • 2

    Identify ectoparasites fleas, ticks, lice, and mites and explain the life cycle and treatment and prevention methods14.2

  • 3

    Identify ova of endoparasites roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, strongyles and explain the life cycle and treatment and prevention methods14.3

  • 4

    Identify adult endoparasites roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, strongyles and heartworms14.4

  • 5

    Identify giardia and coccidia in fecal samples14.5

  • 6

    Identify tapeworm segments in fecal sample or on pet14.6

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Agriculture Food Natural Resources 2021 (1).rtf

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