10091171Animal Care and Management 1
Course Information
Description
Focuses on handling and husbandry of the animals most commonly seen in veterinary medicine. Includes animal behavior, nutrition, and healthcare.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Use veterinary medical terminologyAssessment StrategiesEvaluations (tests), practical lab evaluations, and completion of laboratory skillsCriteriaUse appropriate veterinary medical terminology orally and in written formatConvert common terminology into veterinary medical terminologyConvert veterinary medical terminology into common terminologyDescribe the animal species commonly seen in veterinary medicineDescribe the breed of animal species commonly seen in veterinary medicineDescribe the sex of animal species commonly seen in veterinary medicineDescribe the color of animal species commonly seen in veterinary medicineDescribe animal body parts
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Analyze common behavioral characteristics of common animal species seen in veterinary medicineAssessment StrategiesSkill sheet completion, practical lab and classroom exams/evaluationsCriteriaIdentify common behavioral characteristics of dogs, cats, birds, pigs, sheep, goats, horses and cattleUse knowledge of animal behavior to safely complete laboratory checklists
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Perform a physical examination on animal species commonly seen in veterinary medicineAssessment StrategiesSkill sheet completion, practical lab and classroom exams/evaluationsCriteriaPerform a physical examination on common animal speciesUse appropriate restraint for the animal species examinedObtain a temperature for animal species examinedDetermine if temperature is in the normal range for animal species examinedObtain a respiratory rate for animal species examinedDetermine if respiratory rate is in the normal range for animal species examinedObtain a pulse rate and/or heart rate for animal species examinedDetermine if pulse rate and/or heart rate is in the normal range for animal species examinedObtain a weight for animal species examinedDetermine if weight is in the normal range for animal species examinedDetermine if any observable abnormalities exist for animal species examinedCreate a medical record entry for each animal examined
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Perform daily care on animal species commonly seen in veterinary medicineAssessment StrategiesSkill sheet completion, practical lab and classroom exams/evaluationsCriteriaProvide appropriate daily care for the animals housed at Madison Area Technical CollegeDescribe necessary daily care for the animals housed at Madison Area Technical College
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Analyze nutrition practices of animals commonly seen in veterinary medicineAssessment StrategiesSkill sheet completion, practical lab and classroom exams/evaluationsCriteriaRecognize common feedstuffsCompare various animal dietsCompare digestive systems of animals commonly seen in veterinary medicineContrast digestive systems of animals commonly seen in veterinary medicineSummarize how digestive system differences impact diet
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Analyze reproductive practices of animals commonly seen in veterinary medicineAssessment StrategiesSkill sheet completion, practical lab and classroom exams/evaluationsCriteriaCompare the reproductive tracts of the animals commonly seen in veterinary medicineContrast the reproductive tracts of the animals commonly seen in veterinary medicineRecognize the reproductive parameters for the animals commonly seen in veterinary medicineSummarize pregnancy detection methods of the animalsRecognize abnormalities in reproductive patterns
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Analyze genetics and mating system practices of animals commonly seen in veterinary medicineAssessment StrategiesSkill sheet completion, practical lab and classroom exams/evaluationsCriteriaCompare the mating systems of the animalsContrast the mating systems of the animalsSummarize basic genetic principles as they apply to the animalsPredict possible mating outcomes of the animals