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Implement a safe, quality-driven specimen management process*
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in lab and/or simulation
Criteria
Follow all posted laboratory safety procedures
Handle specimens*
Package specimens*
Store specimens*
Prepare specimen for selected test
Evaluate specimen quality
Interpret normal and abnormal results
Recognize accurate vs. erroneous results*
Follow quality control procedures* for selected equipment
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Use the microscope as a veterinary diagnostic tool
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in lab and/or simulation, exam
Criteria
Differentiate between the types of microscopes used in veterinary diagnostic laboratories
Prepare a microscope for use
Prepare specimens* for use in microscope
Handle samples to ensure maximum accuracy of results*
Use most accurate and efficient technique for viewing different specimens
Adjust lens magnification effectively
Adjust image resolution effectively
Use the properties of light to affect contrast and resolution
Solve common microscope equipment malfunctions
Maintain microscope to ensure safety of patients, clients, and staff*
Prepare a microscope for storage
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Use immunoassays as a veterinary diagnostic tool
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in lab and/or simulation, exam
Criteria
Explains the purpose of immunoassay testing
Collect specified samples (plasma, serum)
Perform diagnostic exam of blood (ELISA)*
Perform specified ELISA test (Heartworm, +/- other)
Differentiate between antigen and antibody testing
Evaluate sample quality
Use the correct diagnostic instrument for selected test
Interpret normal and abnormal results
Recognize accurate vs. erroneous results*
Follow safety and quality control procedures*
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Perform diagnostic procedures for external parasites (ectoparasite)
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in lab and/or simulation, exam
Criteria
Differentiate between the different types of parasitic tests
Explain the disease process of ectoparasite infestations
Identify mites*, lice*, ticks*, fleas*, flies*
Perform common tests for ectoparasites* (flea comb, adhesive tape retrieval, collect/prepare/evaluate skin scrapings)
Prepare sample for selected diagnostic procedure
Evaluate sample quality
Use the correct diagnostic instrument for selected test
Interpret normal and abnormal results
Recognize accurate vs. erroneous results*
Follow safety and quality control procedures*
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Perform diagnostic procedures for internal parasites (endoparasite)
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in lab and/or simulation, exam
Criteria
Differentiate between the different types of parasitic tests
Explain the disease process of endoparasitic infections
Identify common endoparasites of animals to include nematodes, cestodes, trematodes, and protozoa*
Perform common fecal tests for endoparasites* (direct smear, standard fecal flotation, fecal sedimentation, centrifugal fecal flotation, fecal egg count using McMaster method, adhesive tape retrieval of pinworm ova)*
Perform selected heartworm tests (antigen kit, direct, Knott's)*
Identify blood parasites of veterinary importance.
-Identify Dirofilaria sp/Acanthocheilonema sp (formerly Dipetalonema sp)*
Prepare sample for selected diagnostic procedure
Evaluate sample quality
Use the correct diagnostic instrument for selected test
Interpret normal and abnormal results
Recognize accurate vs. erroneous results*
Follow safety and quality control procedures*
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Perform diagnostic testing for common fungal diseases (dermatophytes)*
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in lab and/or simulation, exam
Criteria
Differentiate between systemic and cutaneous fungal diseases
Identify common fungal diseases (dermatophytes)*
Collect samples for common fungal diseases
Prepare sample for selected diagnostic procedure
Evaluate sample quality
Use the correct diagnostic instrument for selected test
Interpret normal and abnormal results
Recognize accurate vs. erroneous results*
Follow safety and quality control procedures*
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Perform microbiologic procedures/evaluations and common biochemical tests*
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in lab and/or simulation, exam
Criteria
Identify common animal pathogens and bacteria*
Explain the bacterial disease process
Use commercially available media and reagents* [GROUP]
Collect representative samples*
Evaluate sample quality
Culture bacteria*
Perform sensitivity tests*
Conduct mastitis testing (e.g., CMT, bacterial culture)* [GROUP]
Prepare specimen for selected test
Perform staining procedures*
Interpret normal and abnormal results
Recognize accurate vs. erroneous results*
Follow quality control procedures*
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Document test results in animal medical record
Assessment Strategies
Medical record, Exam
Criteria
Identify components of a medical record
Record the date for medical record entry
Record an accurate summary of test results
Use accurate veterinary medical terminology into the summary of test results
Include a signature following medical record entry