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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

1.0 hour of Purdue University credit or
15 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (1.5 Continuing Education Units)

$295.00

Spring, Summer, Fall

Paige Tharpe, RVT

This course is the first of two courses that provide basic instruction in the concepts of Laboratory Animal Health Management to the veterinary technician student. VM 220 will place an emphasis on the basic information needed to work with laboratory animals as well as issues that apply to laboratory animal medicine. Students are expected to achieve a level of understanding of laboratory animal care and management so that they will be able to communicate effectively with the veterinarian. .

Module 1: Introduction to Laboratory Animal Health
Module 2: Animal Welfare Issues
Module 3: Genetics and Breeding
Module 4: Nutrition of Laboratory Animals
Module 5: Macroenvironment
Module 6: Microenvironment
Module 7: Biohazards and Safety Issues
Module 8: Sanitation and Pest Control
Module 9: Animal Procurement
Module 10: Experimental Methodology
Module 11: Regulatory Compliance
Module 12: Gnotobiotes
Module 13: Calculating Drug Dosages for Laboratory Animals

1.0 hours of Purdue University credit or
15 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (1.5 Continuing Education Units)

$295.00

Spring, Summer, Fall

VM 220 Laboratory Animal Health Management for Veterinary Technicians I

Paige Tharpe, RVT

Contact E-Mail Address: pgtharpe@hotmail.com

This course is the second of two courses that provide basic instruction in the concepts of Laboratory Animal Health Management to the veterinary technician student. VM 221 will place an emphasis on the care of laboratory animals as well as specific procedures that are used in laboratory animal medicine.Students are expected to achieve a level of understanding of laboratory animal care and management so that they will be able to communicate effectively with the veterinarian.

-To introduce the student to the different laboratory animals.
-To explain basic restraint and anesthesia of the laboratory animal.
-To serve as a prerequisite course for the Laboratory Animal clinical Mentorship

Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, and examinations (on-line or paper). The exercises will be completed on line and submitted to the instructor. Supplemental material will be offered on line as content (in addition to the textbook). Quizzes and exams will be sent to a proctor when requested by a student. The proctor must be a veterinarian, an accredited veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT), or an educator/teacher at a school, college, or university. The proctor will return the completed exam to the instructor for grading.

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Module 1: Health Monitoring in Laboratory Animals
Module 2: Anesthesia of Laboratory Animals
Module 3: Mice
Module 4: Rats
Module 5: Hamsters
Module 6: Gerbils
Module 7: Guinea Pigs
Module 8: Chinchillas
Module 9: Ferrets
Module 10: Rabbits
Module 11: Amphibians, Reptiles and Exotics
Module 12: Fish
Module 13: Avian
Module 14: Non-Human Primates
Module 15: Euthanasia and Necropsy

1.5 hour of Purdue University credit or
22.5 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (2.25 Continuing Education Units)

$442.50

COURSE OFFERED:

Spring, Fall (This course is NOT offered in the Summer)

Josh Clark, MS, RVT

This course is the first of two courses that provide basic instruction in the concepts of a veterinary technician's role in the management of day-to-day operations of a veterinary clinic. VM 245 will place an emphasis on the problems that can be associated with ethical and liability issues that a veterinary technician may face, medical records, inventory, marketing and fees, writing cover letters and resumes, and job interview techniques .

Upon the completion of the is course, students will be able to:

Module 1: Marketing Yourself
Module 2: Ethical & Legal Issues in the Veterinary Profession
Module 3: Office Management Issues
Module 4: Inventory Issues
Module 5: Marketing Issues
Module 6: Fee Issues
Module 7: Veterinary Team Issues

1.5 hours of Purdue University credit or 22 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (2.2 Continuing Education Units)

$442.50

Spring, Fall (This course is NOT offered in the Summer)

Student must work or volunteer at a veterinary facility a minimum of 15 hours/week
VM 245 - Management Topics for Veterinary Technicians I

INSTRUCTOR:

Josh Clark, MS, RVT

Contact E-Mail Address: clark19@purdue.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is the second of two courses that provide basic instruction in the concepts of a veterinary technician's role in the management of day-to-day operations of a veterinary clinic. VM 246 will place an emphasis on client interaction including active listening skills, effective client communication, handling emotional clients, and euthanasia and client grief. This course will also discuss strategies for dealing with conflict among coworkers.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of the is course, students will be able to:
-Discuss the roles that an RVT can play in counseling a grieving client after the euthanasia of a pet.
-Discuss strategies for avoiding and dealing with conflict among coworkers.
-Discuss strategies for dealing with difficult clients.
-Explain what active listening is, why it is important when dealing with clients, and common techniques used to improve your active listening skills.

METHOD OF DELIVERY

Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, projects/assignments, and examinations (on-line or paper). The exercises will be completed on line and submitted to the instructor. Supplemental material will be offered on line as content (in addition to the textbook). Quizzes and exams will be sent to a proctor. The proctor must be a veterinarian, an accredited veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT), or an educator/teacher at a school, college, or university. The proctor will return the completed exam to the instructor for grading.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

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MODULES

Active Listening
Effective Client Communication
Client Service
Client Management
Handling Emotional Clients
Grief and Euthanasia
Personalities and Conflict: Getting Along at Work

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CPB 240 Public and Occupational Health for Veterinary Technicians I

CREDIT:

1.0 hours of Purdue University credit or
15 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (1.5 Continuing Education Units)

COST:

$295.00

COURSE OFFERED:

Spring, Summer, Fall

PREREQUISITES:

CPB 227 - Microbiology for Veterinary Technicians
CPB 226 - Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians II
VCS 141 - Small Animal Nursing & Health Management II
VCS 149 - Large Animal Nursing and Health Management II

INSTRUCTOR:

Josh Clark, MS, RVT

Contact E-Mail Address: clark19@purdue.edu

This course is the first of two courses that provide basic instruction in the concepts of workplace safety issues related to the veterinary technician. CPB 240 will place an emphasis on the basic information needed to recognize various hazards commonly encountered in their future workplace and the steps that should be taken to reduce the risk of being exposed to these hazards. The students will also become familiar with various resources that employ personnel who can respond to questions that either they or their clientele may have about zoonotic diseases and environmental toxins and other practical aspects of public health.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:
· Describe the roles that the veterinary epidemiologist and the Public Health Network play in protecting the public from zoonotic and food-borne diseases.
· Discuss principles of veterinary epidemiology as it is applied to selected diseases with public health impact.
· Describe the role of veterinary medicine in reducing the threat of food-borne diseases and antibiotic residues to the consumer.
· Discuss key points about selected zoonotic diseases.
· Describe and adhere to safety guidelines that are meant to protect pregnant personnel who are working as veterinary technicians.
· Discuss the legal rights of the pregnant veterinary technician.
· Discuss biosecurity issues related to stopping the spread of infectious/zoonotic diseases.
· Discuss the different issues that a veterinary technician may encounter when dealing with an immunocompromised client or coworker.
· Describe the appropriate action that should be taken when dealing with a coworker who is coming to work under the influence of drugs/alcohol.
· Discuss strategies for managing stress in the workplace.
· Understand the physiologic effects that stress can have on the individual in the workplace.

METHOD OF DELIVERY:

Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, and examinations (on-line or paper).The exercises will be completed on line and submitted to the instructor. Supplemental material will be offered on line as content (in addition to the textbook). Quizzes and exams will be sent to a proctor. The proctor must be a veterinarian, an accredited veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT), or an educator/teacher at a school, college, or university. The proctor will return the completed exam to the instructor for grading.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

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MODULES

Module 1: Principles of Public Health & Veterinary Epidemiology
Module 2: Selected Diseases of Epidemiological Importance
Module 3: Food-Bourne Diseases
Module 4: Zoonoses I
Module 5: Zoonoses II
Module 6: Zoonoses III
Module 7: Reproductive Health Issues for Veterinary Staff
Module 8: Biosecurity: Is Your Disinfect ion Program Adequate?
Module9: Immunocompromised Clientele Issues
Module 10: Stress Management
Module 11: Antibiotic Use in Food Animals

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CPB 241 Public and Occupational Health for Veterinary Technicians II

CREDIT:

1.0 hours of Purdue University credit or 15 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (1.5 Continuing Education Units)

COST:

$295.00

COURSE OFFERED:

Spring, Fall (This course is NOT offered in the Summer)

PRE-REQUISITES:

CPB 240 - Public and Occupational Health and Safety for Veterinary Technicians I

INSTRUCTOR:

Dan Walsh, LVT

Contact E-Mail Address: walshd@purdue.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is the second of two courses that provides basic instruction in the concepts of workplace safety issues related to the veterinary technician student. CPB 241 will place an emphasis on the basic information needed to recognize various hazards commonly encountered in their future workplace and the steps that should be taken to reduce the risk of being exposed to these hazards. The students will also become familiar with various resources that employ personnel who can respond to questions that either they or their clientele may have about zoonotic diseases and environmental toxins.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:
· Describe the guidelines that should be followed when working with controlled substances that are used in veterinary medicine.
· Identify the different levels that controlled substances are placed in, and explain the importance of proper record keeping, ordering, and inventory of controlled substances.
· Describe the five fundamental OSHA compliance requirements that all veterinary practices must have in place.
· Explain the term hazardous material as defined in OSHA guidelines and recognize those items that are exempt from the OSHA standard.
· Discuss the effectiveness and limitations of personal protective equipment in the veterinary practice.
· Discuss correct handling, use, and storage of hazardous materials in the veterinary practice.
· Define the regulatory agencies governing various types of hazardous materials in the veterinary practice.
· Describe the guidelines for safely working with electrical tools or appliances that are used in veterinary medicine.
· Discuss emergency protocols in the event that a catastrophic event occurs.
· Discuss good laboratory practices and procedures.
· Define the hazards and safety recommendations when dealing with anesthetic gases, radiology, and chemotherapy drugs.
· Discuss ergonomic hazards for veterinary technicians in the practice. (Discuss the Ergonomics Standard as it affects the veterinary practice)
· Discuss the guidelines that should be followed in order to avoid being injured in a veterinary practice.

METHOD OF DELIVERY

Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, and examinations (on-line or paper). The exercises will be completed on line and submitted to the instructor. Supplemental material will be offered on line as content (in addition to the textbook). Quizzes and exams will be sent to a proctor when requested by a student. The proctor must be a veterinarian, an accredited veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT), or an educator/teacher at a school, college, or university. The proctor will return the completed exam to the instructor for grading.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

See Textbook List page

Modules:

Module 1 - OSHA compliance I
Module 2 - OSHA compliance II
Module 3 - Personal protective equipment
Module 4 - Handling & transport of hazardous chemicals and materials
Module 5 - Electrical safety
Module 6 - Fire, emergencies, & natural disasters
Module 7 - Laboratory safety
Module 8 - Anesthesia, radiology, & chemotherapy
Module 9 - Ergonomics
Module 10 - Injuries in the workplace
Module 11 - Controlled Substances/DEA compliance
Module 12 - Chemical Impairment

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