AAL 3005 - Veterinary Assisting I- Animal Care and Nursing
Clock Hours: 30
Delivery Mode on-ground
Course Description: Understand the role of the Veterinary Assistant and health care team.
Student Learning Outcomes: Course Competencies:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
- Patient safety and nutrition
- Promote patient and provider safety.
- Demonstrate proper handling techniques.
- Demonstrate proper restraint techniques.
- Identify basic nutritional concepts that contribute to the health of the animal
- Client Management
- Demonstrate caring and professional behavior to patients healthcare teams
- Develop communication and customer service skills.
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of each member of the veterinary team in the delivery of excellent care.
- Adhere to professional standards regarding patient information.
- Identify how ethical and legal issues impact patient care outcomes and the healthcare team. Understand the importance of pet insurance.
- Patient Management
- Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret health record documentation.
- Develop skills for data collection and interpretation.
- Demonstrate basic exam room procedures.
- Understand the basic zoonotic and communicable diseases
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