Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10091105Occupational Preparation: An Introduction to Veterinary Technicians

Course Information

Description

Acquaints new students with the general competencies necessary to be employed as veterinary and laboratory animal technicians. Addresses the student’s personal safety, health and stress management. Discusses memberships in professional organizations, certification, licensing, and internship preparation. Briefly discuss animal loss and bereavement.

Total Credits

Prior Learning Assessment

Experiential-Portfolio

Course Competencies

Identify college and program academic policies

Assessment Strategies

by participating in the class

Criteria

you enter into class discussions regarding college academic policies

you enter into class discussions regarding program academic policies

you offer questions or comments during class regarding academic policies

you attend class regularly

you arrive for class on time

you listen attentively during class
Explain your student rights and responsibilities

Assessment Strategies

by participating in the class

Criteria

you enter into class discussions regarding student rights

you enter into class discussions regarding student responsibilities

you offer questions or comments during class regarding student rights and responsibilities

you attend class regularly

you arrive for class on time

you listen attentively during class
Examine the significance of each program course

Assessment Strategies

by participating in the class

Criteria

you enter into class discussions regarding program courses

you enter into class discussions regarding program course sequencing

you offer questions or comments during class regarding program curriculum

you attend class regularly

you arrive for class on time

you listen attentively during class
Apply appropriate study, note-taking, test-taking, stress and time management skills

Assessment Strategies

by participating in the class

by participating in a group midterm exam

by self-assessing your participation in the group activity

Criteria

you enter into class discussions regarding appropriate study skills

you enter into class discussions regarding note-taking skills

you enter into class discussions regarding test-taking skills

you enter into class discussions regarding stress management

you enter into class discussions regarding time management

you offer questions or comments during class regarding topics covered by guest lecturers

you attend class regularly

you arrive for class on time

you listen attentively during class

you come to meetings prepared for the group midterm exam

you attend meetings regularly for the group midterm exam

you show up on time for the group midterm exam

you participate actively for the group midterm exam

you do my share of the work for the group midterm exam

you do not dominate meetings during the group midterm exam

you help the group stay on task during the group midterm exam

you listen carefully to what others are saying during the group midterm exam

you judge ideas fairly during the group midterm exam
Respond to discrimination and/or sexual harassment

Assessment Strategies

by participating in the class

Criteria

you enter into class discussions regarding discrimination

you enter into class discussions regarding sexual harassment

you offer questions or comments during class regarding discrimination and sexual harassment

you attend class regularly

you arrive for class on time

you listen attentively during class
Use appropriate technology

Assessment Strategies

by preparing a resume using a word processing program

by writing a critique of an article on an animal related topic

Criteria

resume is word processed

resume is spell checked

resume is saved electronically

you use the internet to obtain an article for your critique

you submit your article topic to the instructor prior to beginning your critique

critique includes a summary of the main ideas of the article

critique summary accurately represents the main ideas of the article

critique includes an explanation of your personal opinion of the article

critique includes both positive and negative comments of the article

personal opinion is specific

personal opinion is supported with relevant facts and research from the article

critique is well organized

critique is clear and concise

critique evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Prepare a cover letter

Assessment Strategies

by developing a cover letter you can use for your internship and professional portfolio

Criteria

cover letter specifies, in introductory paragraph, the internship for which you are applying, how you learned of the clinic, and your most important qualification.

cover letter specifies, in the body, how your related educational and work experiences can be specifically utilized by this employer

cover letter specifies, in the concluding paragraph, your desire for an interview, how you can be reached by phone, and a phone number where you can be reached or where a message can be left.

cover letter is formatted correctly

cover letter uses appropriate words, style, tone

cover letter exhibits 100 percent correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

cover letter is saved in electronic format for reference and update

cover letter presents a professional image--high quality type, printing, and paper
Prepare a resume

Assessment Strategies

by developing a resume you can use for your internship and professional portfolio

Criteria

resume contains relevant information

resume has your name, address, phone, and appropriate and professional e-mail address at the top

resume contains clear evidence of the skills/training necessary to do the job

resume includes a minimum of three references

resume documents work history, if applicable

resume portrays a professional image

resume is easy to read: succinct and accurate, elimination of "I," no long paragraphs, organized to highlight most important information

resume is of professional quality using high quality paper and print

resume is stored in an electronic format for reference

resume exhibits 100% correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Examine professional behavior

Assessment Strategies

by participating in the class

Criteria

you enter into class discussions regarding the individual's responsibility to personal, social, professional, educational, and natural environments and makes informed decisions based on that responsibility

you enter into class discussions regarding the individual's personal, professional, and academic honesty

you enter into class discussions regarding the individual's behavior consistent with the ethical standards within a discipline or profession

you offer questions or comments during class regarding professional behavior

you attend class regularly

you arrive for class on time

you listen attentively during class
Examine acceptable interview techniques

Assessment Strategies

by participating in the class

Criteria

you examine the importance of presenting the interviewer with a completed resume, and cover letter

you examine the importance of being prepared with knowledge about the clinic

you examine the importance of arriving 5- 10 minutes early

you examine the importance of being dressed "one step" above the expected daily wear for the internship

you examine the importance of greeting the interviewer with confidence, warmth, and firm handshake

you examine the importance of explaining how your skills and background can contribute to the clinic

you examine the importance of answering questions thoroughly, without presenting irrelevant or inappropriate information

you examine the importance of showing sincere interest and enthusiasm for the internship possibilities

you examine the importance of asking questions that show knowledge about the clinic and the job

you examine the importance of judging accurately the type of work you can accomplish

you examine the importance of honestly presenting information

you examine the importance of maintaining eye contact

you examine the importance of comfortable posture and poised manner

you examine the importance of being courteous

you examine the importance of expressing appreciation to the interviewer

you examine the importance of follow-up after the interview
Recognize professional options in the veterinary field

Assessment Strategies

by participating in the class

Criteria

you enter into class discussions regarding career options in the veterinary field

you offer questions or comments during class regarding career options in the veterinary field

you attend class regularly

you arrive for class on time

you listen attentively during class
Examine characteristics of a good technician

Assessment Strategies

by participating in the class

by submitting the class assignment regarding the characteristics of a successful veterinary technician

Criteria

you enter into class discussions regarding the characteristics of a successful veterinary technician

you offer questions or comments during class regarding the characteristics of a successful veterinary technician

you attend class regularly

you arrive for class on time

you listen attentively during class

class assignment includes the characteristics of a successful veterinary technician

class assignment is submitted on time
Establish networking contacts

Assessment Strategies

by attending outside-the-class animal related activities

by completing summaries of each of these outside-the-class animal related activities

Criteria

you attend one to five outside-the-class animal related activities

you obtain the instructor's approval of outside-the-class animal related activities

summary includes a description of the outside-the-class animal related activity

summary includes the time and place of the outside-the-class animal related activity

summary is signed by the organizer of the outside-the-class animal related activity

summary includes only relevant and necessary details during the outside-the-class animal related activity

summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling

summary is submitted in the appropriate time frame
Recognize selected professional organizations

Assessment Strategies

by participating in the class

Criteria

you enter into class discussions regarding professional organizations in the veterinary field

you offer questions or comments during class regarding professional organizations in the veterinary field

you attend class regularly

you arrive for class on time

you listen attentively during class
Examine selected career specific challenges

Assessment Strategies

by participating in the class

Criteria

you enter into class discussions regarding career specific challenges in the veterinary field

you offer questions or comments during class regarding career specific challenges in the veterinary field

you attend class regularly

you arrive for class on time

you listen attentively during class