COURSE SECTION INFORMATION
Police & Public Safety Institute
Introduction to Veterinary Technology
Veterinary Technician Program
Professor’s Name:
Shelley Ireland
Course Number:
VET1101
Email:
irelans@algonquincollege.com
Course Section:
010
Phone:
613-727-4723 ext 7557
Academic Year:
2010
Office:
V108
Out of Class
Assistance:
Please schedule an
appointment
Term:
Academic Level:
Fall
01
Section Specific Learning Resources
1. McCurnin, D.M. & Bassert, J.M. (2010) Clinical textbook for veterinary
technicians (7th Edition). Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.
2. Romich, J. A. (2009). An illustrated guide to veterinary medical terminology (3rd
Edition). Clifton Park, New York: Delmar Learning.
3. Tighe, M. & Brown, M. (2003) Mosby’s comprehensive review for veterinary
technicians. St. Louis, Missouri: Mosby.
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Guest Speakers
Learning Schedule
Week
1
Sept
17
Topic
Introduction to Husbandry & Husbandry Team
Members
Introduction to VET1101
Role of Veterinary Technician
Introduction to Terminology
Online Husbandry Quiz Due (5%)
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Reference
McCurnin Chapter 1
Romich Chapter 1
Abbreviation List Provided
Husbandry Manual
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Veterinary Technician Credentials &
Registration
Supporting Organizations & Mandates
Terminology and Abbreviations
Launch of Group Assignment (15%)
Exam #1 (15%)
Hospital Routines
Introduction to Veterinary Practice Management
Professionalism
Step 1A of Group Assignment Due
Small Animal Restraint
Medical Records
Terminology Continued
Animal Life Cycles
Animal Welfare
Current Animal Legislation
Terminology Continued
Step 1B of Group Assignment Due
Canine and Feline Diseases
Terminology Continued
Canine and Feline Diseases Continued
Terminology Continued
Exam #2 (15%)
Veterinary Clinic Safety
Small Animal and Exotic Animal Handling
Breed Assignment Due (15%)
Step 1C of Group Assignment Due
Large Animal Facility Safety
Large Animal Restraint
Human Animal Bond
Step 1C of Group Assignment Due
Euthanasia
Aftercare
Veterinary Profession Introduction to Ethics
Group Assignment Presentations
14
Group Assignment Presentations
Group Presentation Binders Due (Week 11
groups)
Group Presentation Binders Due (Week 12
groups)
Sanitation and Disease Control
Small Animal Breeds and Final Exam Review
15
Final Exam (35%)
13
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McCurnin Chapters 1 &2
Romich Chapter 2
Abbreviation List Provided
McCurnin Chapter 3
(pg. 54-66)
McCurnin Chapter 5, 7 (pg.
168-173) & 8 (pg. 183-202)
Romich Chapters 4 & 16
Mosby pg. 143-149, 415417
McCurnin Chapters 9 & 10
Romich Chapters 5 & 18
Mosby pg. 211-215
McCurnin Chapter 9
Mosby pg. 130-131, 137141
McCurnin Chapter 9
Mosby pg. 130-131, 137141
McCurnin Chapter 6, 21
&22
Mosby Chapter 9
McCurnin Chapter 38
McCurnin Chapter 2 & 38
Mosby Chapters 10 & 28
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Assessment
Husbandry Assignment
Due Date
September 17
Value
5%
Exam #1
September 24
15%
Exam #2
October 29
15%
Breed Assignment
November 5
15%
Group Assignment
Final Exam
Various Dates
To be announced
15%
35%
Validation
CLR 2,5,7 and EES
1,2,6,7,8,9,10,11
CLR 1,2,3,4,5,6 and EES
1,2,6,7,10,11
CLR 1,2,3,4,5,6 and EES
1,2,6,7,10,11
CLR 2,4 and EES
1,6,7,8,10,11
CLR 1,2,3,4,5,6 EES
1,2,6,7,8,9,10,11
CLR 1,2,3,4,5,6 and EES
1,2,7,8,10,11
Other Important Information
Failures/Supplemental Privileges
Students are permitted a maximum of one failure in a given course. Students failing a
core course for the second time will be withdrawn from the program. Students who
satisfy the criteria for being granted a supplemental will be permitted a maximum of four
supplementals while they are in the program.
Incomplete Grades
Students failing to submit all required work in a course will receive a grade of
Incomplete (I). A passing grade can only be achieved if all work is submitted on time,
complete and produced at an academic level expected of college students.
Late Assignments
Late assignments will not be accepted and will earn a grade of zero.
Grading System
Minimum passing grade is 60%. Refer to Grading System for Veterinary Technician
Program in the VET1101 Course Outline.
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