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Classify drugs
Assessment Strategies
Tests, exams and quizzes
Participate in class
Criteria
Classify drugs into major groups
Organize drugs by body system affected
Analyze drugs by mode of action
Differentiate between drug chemical, generic and trade names
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Fill drug prescriptions
Assessment Strategies
Participate in class and discussions regularly
Tests, exams and quizzes
Criteria
Record prescription orders in a medical record
Interpret written prescription orders
Identify drug prescribed
Place correct amount of drug in prescription vial or syringe
Record all legally required information on a prescription label
Explain proper drug administration to owner
Inform owner of potential drug side effects if any
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Use weights and measures
Assessment Strategies
Lecture evaluations, practical laboratory evaluations, and completion of skill sheets
Participate in class regularly
Criteria
Convert units of weight, volume and length in the metric system
Convert units of volume in the household system
Convert units between the metric, household and apothecary systems
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Calculate drug dosages
Assessment Strategies
Lecture evaluations, practical laboratory evaluations, and completion of skill sheets
Participate in class regularly
Criteria
Use correct weight measure
Read drug concentration from drug label
Apply appropriate formula for the dose calculation
Use appropriate conversion factors to convert the dose to a measurable form
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Handle biologics, therapeutics, pesticides and hazardous wastes
Assessment Strategies
Lecture evaluations, practical laboratory evaluations, and completion of skill sheets
Participate in class regularly
Criteria
Complete OSHA hazardous chemical data sheets
Store biologics, therapeutics and pesticides
Safely handle biologics, therapeutics, pesticides and hazardous wastes
Dispose of biologics, therapeutics, pesticides and hazardous wastes
Apply appropriate OSHA required labels to chemicals commonly used in veterinary clinics
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Handle controlled substances
Assessment Strategies
Lecture evaluations, practical laboratory evaluations, and completion of skill sheets
Participate in class regularly
Criteria
Categorize controlled substances according to potential for abuse
Recognize a controlled substance
Properly store controlled substances
Complete controlled substance logs
Recognize that prescription requirements for controlled substances vary by category
Order controlled substances
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Prepare medications and reconstitute vaccines
Assessment Strategies
Lecture evaluations, practical laboratory evaluations, and completion of skill sheets
Participate in class regularly
Criteria
Convert percent concentration to mg/ml
Convert mg/ml to percent concentration
Fill container with correct amount of medication
Fill syringe using aseptic technique
Mix dry and liquid portions of vaccine using correct technique
Maintain sterility when preparing medications and vaccines
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Differentiate between normal and abnormal responses to medication
Assessment Strategies
Lecture evaluations, practical laboratory evaluations, and completion of skill sheets
Participate in class regularly
Criteria
Analyze Veterinary Drug Handbook for response to medication
Assess animals for normal and abnormal responses to medication
Analyze drug inserts for information on potential side effects
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Explain appropriate routes and methods of drug and vaccine administration
Assessment Strategies
Lecture evaluations, practical laboratory evaluations, and completion of skill sheets
Participate in class regularly
Criteria
Interpret drug administration route abbreviations
Explain appropriate administration methods to owner
Interpret drug regimen
Predict potential problems with major routes of administration
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Differentiate prescription drugs from over-the-counter drugs
Assessment Strategies
Lecture evaluations, practical laboratory evaluations, and completion of skill sheets
Participate attending class regularly and arriving on time
Criteria
Interpret drug labels to determine if medication can be dispensed over-the-counter or needs a prescription
Obtain prescription order from veterinarian prior to dispensing prescription medication
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Differentiate between label and extra-label drug use
Assessment Strategies
Participate in class regularly
Lecture evaluations, practical laboratory evaluations, and completion of skill sheets
Criteria
Interpret drug manufacturer's label
Interpret drug use indications and insert
Evaluate criteria determining extra-label use
Recognize drug compounding