TCC – West Campus
Millican
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
SYLLABUS – SPRING, 2015
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COURSE: VETT 1132 Introduction to Veterinary Technology
CALL#: 21401
MEETS:
Thursday
3:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.
ROOM: VTC – Classroom 2
(Jan 15th – March 5th, 2015)
INSTRUCTOR:
Paula Millican, RVT, CCRA
Instructor, Veterinary Technology
Office Hours: (by appointment)
595-8214
paula.millican@tulsacc.edu
DIVISION OFFICE:
Dr. Elmer Godeny,
Room S 160
Associate Dean of Science & Math Division
595-8193
West Campus
Roberta Johnson
Room S 160
Administrative Assistant, Science & Math
595-8193
West Campus
Dr Jan Weaver-Barnett
VTC
Coordinator, Veterinary Technology Program
595-8213
West Campus
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PREREQUISITE(S):
NONE
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to the profession and practice of Veterinary Technology. The role of the technician within the
veterinary health care team, professional opportunities, organizations, and continuing education for graduate
technicians. Economics, ethics, regulatory organizations, and laws governing technicians. Humane care practices,
sanitation and prevention of zoonosis, animal behavior, pet loss/grief issues, and client relations. Lecture 2 credit
hours. No laboratory.
NEXT COURSE(S) IN SEQUENCE: Acceptance into the Veterinary Technology Program.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOAL STATEMENT
The General Education Goals are designed to ensure that graduates of Tulsa Community College have the
skills, knowledge, and attitudes to carry them successfully through their work and their personal lives. General
Education Goals relevant to Introduction to Veterinary Technology include: critical thinking, effective communication,
and ethical responsibilities.
TEXT(S) AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS:
McCurnin & Bassert - Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 8th ed. (ISBN 978-1-4377-2680-0)
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The Veterinary Technology profession is hard to summarize in one course. We hope to introduce and interest
you in the many areas that are important in this field. We also hope to help you learn how to access the information
yourselves, become self-resourcing, and encourage you to further study the topics that interest you on a personal level.
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1. The student will understand the role of the Registered Veterinary Technician in various careers, including private
and veterinary school practice, industry, research, and government settings.
2. Explore through discussion and outside reading assignments the human-animal relationship and its effect on legal,
ethical and cultural issues. Understand impact of pet loss and grieving on the owner/client.
3. Understand and apply fundamental communication and technical skills associated with animal care and client
relationships.
4. Understand and apply strategies and skills associated with preventing occupational and public health injuries and
illnesses.
5. Understand and apply fundamental knowledge of preventative health care programs, animal care, exotic animal
husbandry, medical records, exam room skills and pharmacy management.
TEACHING METHODS:
Lecture, guest speakers, TCC Blackboard Academic Suite, and any other methods deemed suitable by the
instructor.
TRANSFERABILITY
Please visit with the TCC Counseling Center or the Counseling Center at the college or university to which
you plan to transfer to determine transferability status of this course.
DISABILITY RESOURCES
It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments.
Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC)
at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.
EVALUATIONS AND GRADING:
Student attendance will be taken for each class period. Please call if you are unable to attend class. Make-up
exams will be administered through the office of evening operations. Evaluation of student performance will be based
on attendance, participation in class discussions, and examination scores. There will be two 100-point exams during
the semester and a 100 point final exam at the end of term. A short research paper will also be assigned for 100 points
of credit.
STUDY TIPS: Come to class; active note taking; read ahead (outline, list, summarize, etc.).
Students will earn their grade in this course by accumulating points from the following sources:
Exam #1
Exam #2
Research Paper
Assignments
Class Participation
Final Exam
100
100
100
70
80 (attendance is necessary)
100
Total
550 points
Grades will be determined as follows:
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89.5% - 100% =
79.5% - 89.4% =
69.5% - 79.4% =
59.5% - 69.4% =
Below 59.5% =
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A
B
C
D
F
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MAKE-UP AND LATE ASSIGNMENTS POLICY
Late assignments will not be accepted, unless previously arranged with the instructor. Make-up tests must be
arranged in advance with the instructor. In case of emergency absences, the student must make arrangements with the
instructor.
ATTENDANCE
Regular class attendance is not only important from the standpoint of learning, but also is a must in order to be
successful in this course. Students are held responsible for all materials covered during their absence and any changes
made in the agenda.
An Excessive Absence notice will be issued after a student accumulates the equivalent of two weeks missed
class periods (one class meeting) AND is not maintaining a “C” average for the class. The Excessive Absence notice
will automatically notify the Financial Aid office and Veterans Services, if applicable. The student may also be
subject to Administrative Withdrawal (AW) for non-attendance.
WITHDRAWAL, AUDIT, AND INCOMPLETE POLICY
To withdraw from the class, the student should initiate an official withdrawal through the counseling office;
non-attendance DOES NOT constitute official withdrawal. Failure to withdraw may result in the student receiving a
regular grade of “F” at the end of the semester.
To request a change to Audit (A) or Incomplete (I), the student must be maintaining a passing grade. The
student must initiate the change with the instructor and sign the audit or incomplete agreement. If the Incomplete is
due to a circumstance that prevents the student from being able to sign the form him/herself, the instructor may make
other arrangements.
The last date to withdraw or change to audit for this class during the Spring 2015 semester is
Friday, February 20th, 2015.
READING & WRITING TUTORING SERVICES
The Technology Learning Center’s Reading & Writing Services helps student’s build analytic reading, solid
research and effective writing skills. Additionally, Reading & Writing Services can supplement classroom instruction
with information on MLA, APA, or Chicago Manual styles, Internet research strategies, source evaluation and
documentation methods, and essay writing techniques. Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; Friday by
Appointment Only; Every other Saturday 9:00 – 12:00; CLOSED Sunday.
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY
When severe winter weather hits, you may assume that TCC will be open for classes unless it is announced
otherwise on television and radio stations. TCC does not automatically close if Tulsa Public Schools close.
If your instructor decides individually to cancel class because of inclement weather or other unexpected
reasons, your instructor will contact you. It is important that your instructor have current contact information so you
can be notified if necessary. Notify the TCC Registrar’s office and your instructor if your contact information changes
during the semester.
PLAGIARISM POLICY
Deliberate plagiarism is claiming, indicating, or implying that the ideas, sentences, or words of another writer
are your own; it includes having another writer do work claimed to be your own, copying the work of another and
presenting it as your own, or following the work of another as a guide to ideas and expression that are then presented
as your own.
At the instructor’s discretion, a student guilty of deliberate plagiarism may receive a zero for the assignment
and an “F” in the course.
Accidental plagiarism is the handling of quotations and paraphrases without a deliberate attempt to deceive; it
includes failing to mark the beginning of paraphrases, failing to get away from the language of the original text when
paraphrasing, failing to mark quotations with properly placed quotation marks, and failing to properly identify the
source of a quotation or paraphrase. At the instructor’s discretion, a student whose paper contains accidental
plagiarism may have the opportunity to rewrite the paper with a reduction in grade.
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ACADEMIC DISHONESTY OR MISCONDUCT
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned nor tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community
College system. Academic dishonesty is behavior in which a deliberately fraudulent misrepresentation is employed in
an attempt to gain undeserved intellectual credit, either for oneself or for another. Academic misconduct is behavior
that results in intellectual advantage obtained by violating specific standard, but without deliberate intent or use of
fraudulent means. Academic dishonesty or misconduct cases are governed by the Campus Student Rights and
Responsibilities Code (see Student Conduct Handbook).
COMPUTER SERVICES ACCEPTABLE USE
Access to computing resources is a privilege granted to all TCC faculty, staff, and students. Use of TCC
computing resources is limited to purposes related to the College’s mission of education, research, and community
service. Student use of technology is governed by the Computer Services Acceptable Use Statements/Standards found
in the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook. These handbooks may be obtained by contacting any Student
Activities or Dean of Student Services office.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC Student
Handbook, and semester information listed in the Class Schedule.
TOBACCO FREE COLLEGE
Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order
2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or the use of any tobacco
products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles owned by the State of Oklahoma and all of its
agencies and instrumentalities. This Order includes property leased, rented, or owned by TCC including, but not
limited to, all grounds, buildings, facilities, and parking lots. Tulsa Community College’s policy includes a tobacco
free environment on all campus and off-campus locations conducting TCC credit or non-credit classes. The TCC
Campus Police is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy. Violations of the
policy may be addressed through issuance of campus or state citations.
GENERAL POLICIES:
1. Eating and/or drinking is not permitted in the classroom, unless specified by your physician and Student Health
Services is apprised.
2. Cellular phones are to be turned off and stored away during all course activities unless special
arrangements have been made with the Instructor. Use of personal laptop computers during class time
must be for class purposes only. Violation of policy may lead to confiscation of these devices by the
Instructor.
3. The College student is considered a responsible adult. The student’s enrollment indicates acceptance of those
standards of conduct that appear in the student handbook and activities calendar.
4. Dropping / Withdrawal policy – as specified in the College Catalog. Consult this Semester’s Calendar. Please
meet with instructor(s), Program Coordinator and/or Counseling prior to dropping or withdrawing from any course
in the Veterinary Technology Program.
5. Students should be on time to class out of respect to other class members and the learning process.
6.
Any incidence of cheating or academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero on that assignment/exam and the
assignment/exam will not be dropped, and incident will be referred to the Dean of Student Services and/or Dean of
Instruction for further action. The second incidence of cheating or academic dishonesty will result in an “F” for
the course.
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES, AGENDA, AND/OR COURSE OUTLINE
SPRING 2014
DATE
January 15th
January 22rd
January 29th
February 5th
February 12th
February 19th
February 26th
March 5th
TOPIC
Orientation to Veterinary Technology, role of
the veterinary technician in the veterinary health care team.
Human-animal relationships.
Animal restraint & behavior and its impact on
the veterinary technician and owner.
Medical records. History taking. Exam room skills.
Occupational safety. Client safety, Universal precautions.
READING
McCurnin 8th Edition
Chapters 1, 5, 6
p 1377 - 1379
Ch 3,4, 7
EXAM #1
Public health and zoonosis. Rabies. Ethics. Animal rights versus animal
welfare. Role of IACUC and research.
Assign zoonotic disease research paper – DUE Feb 26th, 2015
Pet overpopulation. General principles of patient care, medical nursing,
& emergency medicine. Sanitation and aseptic technique. Overview:
Anesthesia & surgical nursing. Dentistry.
EXAM #2
Employment in an exotic and large animal veterinary practice.
Exotic animal care and large animal care.
Preventative Health Programs. Pharmacy and clinical inventory
management & controlled substance regulations. Stress and substance
abuse.
Pages 35, 124-126
Handouts
Euthanasia and grief counseling. Professional development, licensing
regulations & continuing education.
Zoonotic disease paper – DUE
FINAL EXAM
Ch 36
Handouts
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Ch 25, 29, 30, 34
Chp 20, 22
Chp 8, Pages 10311040, 25 – 34