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CATALOG - MENTORSHIPS
The Purdue University Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program (VT-DLP) is a multimedia delivery curriculum using Web-based instruction as well as other instructional modalities (CD-ROM, video, textbook, paper-based).
Questions about the individual courses may be e-mailed to the instructors at the E-mail addresses listed under their names.
General questions about Clinical Mentorships should be e-mailed to Pam Phegley at phegleyp@purdue.edu
NOTE: Most courses require that you document skills using video. You will need to have access to a video tape camera of some sort in order to create the documentation that must be submitted for completion of most Clinical Mentorships
MENTORSHIPS
1.0 hour of Purdue University credit.
COST:
$295.00
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PREREQUISITES:
VCS 14000 Small Animal Nursing and Health Management I
VCS 14100 Small Animal Nursing and Health Management II
You will be required to submit video tape of your task performance in order to complete this Clinical Mentorship. Therefore, you will be required to have access to a video camera in order to complete this course
** There are several forms and contracts that must be completed prior to beginning
the Clinical Mentorship These are listed at the end of this course description
Pam Phegley, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: phegleyp@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is the first of 3 Clinical Mentorships in Small Animal Nursing. This Clinical Mentorship will require the student to work with a small animal veterinary care facility to practice several tasks under the supervision of a clinical mentor (veterinarian or accredited Veterinary Technician). This Clinical Mentorship focuses on the principles of history taking, physical examination, simple diagnostic sample collection, parenteral and oral administration of medication, and venipuncture.
In order to achieve the goals for this Clinical Mentorship, the tasks must be performed to the level of competency as outlined by the Criteria outlined in the Criteria Handbook and Log Book for each task. The student is responsible for providing documentation for each task as defined by the Materials Submitted for Evaluation and Verification section on each task. In addition to the documentation, the student will be evaluated by the Clinical Mentorship site supervisor on how well the student met the outlined Criteria for each task. Final approval of successful performance and completion of the Clinical Mentorship will be made by the Purdue University instructor in charge of the Clinical Mentorship based upon the documentation provided by the student.
The Purdue University instructor in charge has the option to require additional documentation if, in their judgment, the student has not performed the task to the level set by the Criteria, or if the documentation does not clearly demonstrate this.
Documentation of completed tasks is essential to validating the educational process and insuring that the performance of graduates of the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program meets the standards of quality required by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine faculty and the American Veterinary Medical Association accrediting bodies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- to perform at an acceptable
level of competence the basics of examination, monitoring, and history
taking of veterinary patients
- to perform at an acceptable
level of competence the basics of restraint
- to perform at an acceptable
level of competence the basics of topical and parenteral administration
of drugs
- to perform at an acceptable
level of competence the basics of basic grooming and patient hygiene
procedures
- to perform at an acceptable level of competence techniques for collecting urine and taking ear swabs for diagnostic procedures
TASK LIST
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REQUIRED MATERIALS and PROCEDURES:
Small Animal Medical Nursing I - Clinical Mentorship Notebook
(sent upon registration, or downloaded from VT-DLP site)Facility Certification
Clincal Mentorship Contract
Supervisor Agreement
Health Risk and Insurance Acknowledgement
Preofessional Liability Insurance
Release of Liability
Technical Standards Acknowledgement
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VM 20600 Small Animal Nursing Clinical Mentorship II
CREDIT:
1.0 hour of Purdue University credit.
COST:
$295.00
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PREREQUISITES:
- VCS 14700 OR ProceduresI
- VCS 23000 Small Animal III
- You will be required to submit video tape of your task performance in order to complete this Clinical Mentorship. Therefore, you will be required to have access to a video camera in order to complete this course
** There are several forms and contracts that must be completed prior to beginning
the Clinical Mentorship These are listed at the end of this course description
INSTRUCTOR:
Pam Phegley, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: phegleyp@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is the second of 3 Clinical Mentorships in Small Animal Nursing. This Clinical Mentorship will require the student to work with a small animal veterinary care facility to practice several tasks under the supervision of a clinical mentor (veterinarian or credentialed Veterinary Technician).
This Clinical Mentorship focuses on the principles of venipuncture, catheter placement, various methods of urine collection, vaginal cytology, dental prophylaxis and diagnostic ECG tracings. In order to achieve the goals for this Clinical Mentorship, the tasks must be performed to the level of competency as outlined by the Criteria outlined in the Criteria Handbook and Log Book for each task.
The student is responsible for providing documentation for each task as defined by the Materials Submitted for Evaluation and Verification section on each task. In addition to the documentation, the student will be evaluated by the Clinical Mentorship site supervisor on how well the student met the outlined Criteria for each task.
Final approval of successful performance and completion of the Clinical Mentorship will be made by the Purdue University instructor in charge of the Clinical Mentorship based upon the documentation provided by the student. The Purdue University instructor in charge has the option to require additional documentation if, in their judgment, the student has not performed the task to the level set by the Criteria, or if the documentation does not clearly demonstrate this. Documentation of completed tasks is essential to validating the educational process and insuring that the performance of graduates of the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program meets the standards of quality required by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine faculty and the American Veterinary Medical Association accrediting bodies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
to perform at an acceptable level of competence:
- a jugular venipuncture of veterinary patients
- the placement of peripheral catheters
- urine collection by urinary catheter and cystocentesis
- the basics of collection and preparation of vaginal cytology
- techniques for completing enemas, stomach tubing and diagnostic ECG tracings
- a complete dental prophylaxis
TASK LIST
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REQUIRED MATERIALS and PROCEDURES
Small Animal Medical Nursing II - Clinical Mentorship Notebook
(sent upon registration, or downloaded from VT-DLP site)Facility Certification
Clincal Mentorship Contract
Supervisor Agreement
Health Risk and Insurance Acknowledgement
Preofessional Liability Insurance
Release of Liability
Technical Standards Acknowledgement
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VM 20700 Small Animal Nursing Clinical Mentorship III
CREDIT:
1.0 hour of Purdue University credit.
COST:
$295.00
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PREREQUISITES:
VCS 14700 OR Procedures
VCS 23000 Small Animal III
You will be required to submit video tape of your task performance in order to complete this Clinical Mentorship. Therefore, you will be required to have access to a video camera in order to complete this course
** There are several forms and contracts that must be completed prior to beginning
the Clinical Mentorship These are listed at the end of this course description
INSTRUCTOR:
Pam Phegley, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: phegleyp@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is the last of 3 Clinical Mentorships in Small Animal Nursing. This Clinical Mentorship will require the student to work with a small animal veterinary care facility to practice several tasks under the supervision of a clinical mentor (veterinarian or credentialed Veterinary Technician). This Clinical Mentorship focuses on the principles oncology, dermatology, ophthalmology, and emergency care procedures. .
In order to achieve the goals for this Clinical Mentorship, the tasks must be performed to the level of competency as outlined by the Criteria outlined in the Criteria Handbook and Log Book for each task. The student is responsible for providing documentation for each task as defined by the Materials Submitted for Evaluation and Verification section on each task. In addition to the documentation, the student will be evaluated by the Clinical Mentorship site supervisor on how well the student met the outlined Criteria for each task. Final approval of successful performance and completion of the Clinical Mentorship will be made by the Purdue University instructor in charge of the Clinical Mentorship based upon the documentation provided by the student.
The Purdue University instructor in charge has the option to require additional documentation if, in their judgment, the student has not performed the task to the level set by the Criteria, or if the documentation does not clearly demonstrate this.
Documentation of completed tasks is essential to validating the educational process and insuring that the performance of graduates of the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program meets the standards of quality required by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine faculty and the American Veterinary Medical Association accrediting bodies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
to perform at an acceptable level of competence:
- fine needle aspiration of veterinary patients
- Tru-Cut biopsy
- skin scraping
- sample collection for dermatophyte culture
- Shirmer Tear Test, a fluorescein stain test
- use of a Schiotz tonometry
- hospitalized patient care, record keeping and observation
- the placement of a jugular IV catheter
- calculating, monitoring and maintaining correct IV fluid rate for Critical Care patients
- the collection of an arterial blood gas sample from femoral artery
- first aid procedures
- closed chest CPR - demonstrate
- emergency supply inventory
TASK LIST
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Tasks
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Clinical
Mentorship Projects
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REQUIRED MATERIALS and PROCEDURES
Small Animal Medical Nursing III - Clinical Mentorship Notebook
(sent upon registration, or downloaded from VT-DLP site)Facility Certification
Clincal Mentorship Contract
Supervisor Agreement
Health Risk and Insurance Acknowledgement
Preofessional Liability Insurance
Release of Liability
Technical Standards Acknowledgement
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VM 20800 LA Medical Nursing - Clinical Mentorship
CREDIT:
1 hour of Purdue University credit.
COST:
$295.00
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PRE-REQUISITES:
VCS 14700 OR Procedures
VCS 23700 Large Animal Nursing and Health Management III
You will be required to submit video tape of your task performance in order to complete this Clinical Mentorship. Therefore, you will be required to have access to a video camera in order to complete this course
INSTRUCTOR:
Pam Phegley, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: phegleyp@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This Clinical Mentorship will require the student to work with a large animal veterinary care facility to practice several tasks under the supervision of a clinical mentor (veterinarian or credentialed Veterinary Technician). This Clinical Mentorship focuses on the principles of basic handling, nursing, and diagnostic techniques used in large animal medicine.
In order to achieve the goals for this Clinical Mentorship, the tasks must be performed to the level of competency as outlined by the Criteria outlined in the Criteria Handbook and Log Book for each task. The student is responsible for providing documentation for each task as defined by the Materials Submitted for Evaluation and Verification section on each task. In addition to the documentation, the student will be evaluated by the Clinical Mentorship site supervisor on how well the student met the outlined Criteria for each task. Final approval of successful performance and completion of the Clinical Mentorship will be made by the Purdue University instructor in charge of the Clinical Mentorship based upon the documentation provided by the student.
The Purdue University instructor in charge has the option to require additional documentation if, in their judgment, the student has not performed the task to the level set by the Criteria, or if the documentation does not clearly demonstrate this.
Documentation of completed tasks is essential to validating the educational process and insuring that the performance of graduates of the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program meets the standards of quality required by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine faculty and the American Veterinary Medical Association accrediting bodies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
to perform at an acceptable level of competence:
- handling and restraint techniques
on cattle, sheep, goats, and swine
- knot-tying techniques
- food animal sample collection
techniques
- food animal injection techniques
- data collection techniques
in food animals (TPR,etc.)
- techniques for administration
of oral medications in the ruminant
- placement and maintenance
of indwelling catheters in food animals
CLINICAL MENTORSHIP TASKS FOR VM 20800
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·Handling and Restraint: Bovine:
Handling and Restraint: Pigs
Additional Large Animal Medicine Tasks
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REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Large Animal Medical Nursing Clinical Mentorship Notebook
(sent upon registration or downloaded from VT-DLP site)Videotaped documentation of student performing tasks outlined in notebook
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VM 20900 Equine Medical Nursing- Clinical Mentorship
CREDIT:
1 hour of Purdue University credit.
COST:
$295.00
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PRE-REQUISITES:
VCS 23700 Large Animal Nursing and Health Management III
VCS 14700 OR ProceduresYou will be required to submit video tape of your task performance in order to complete this Clinical Mentorship. Therefore, you will be required to have access to a video camera in order to complete this course
INSTRUCTOR:
Pam Phegley, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: phegleyp@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This Clinical Mentorship will require the student to work with an equine veterinary care facility to practice several tasks under the supervision of a clinical mentor (veterinarian or credentialed Veterinary Technician). This Clinical Mentorship focuses on the principles handling, restraint, and equine nursing care.
In order to achieve the goals for this Clinical Mentorship, the tasks must be performed to the level of competency as outlined by the Criteria outlined in the Criteria Handbook and Log Book for each task. The student is responsible for providing documentation for each task as defined by the Materials Submitted for Evaluation and Verification section on each task. In addition to the documentation, the student will be evaluated by the Clinical Mentorship site supervisor on how well the student met the outlined Criteria for each task. Final approval of successful performance and completion of the Clinical Mentorship will be made by the Purdue University instructor in charge of the Clinical Mentorship based upon the documentation provided by the student.
The Purdue University instructor in charge has the option to require additional documentation if, in their judgment, the student has not performed the task to the level set by the Criteria, or if the documentation does not clearly demonstrate this.
Documentation of completed tasks is essential to validating the educational process and insuring that the performance of graduates of the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program meets the standards of quality required by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine faculty and the American Veterinary Medical Association accrediting bodies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
to perform at an acceptable level of competence:
- equine restraint and handling
techniques
- placement and maintenance
of indwelling catheters in horses
- data collection techniques
in horses (TPR, etc.)
- hoof care and grooming techniques
in horses
- sample collection techniques
in horses
- equine injection techniques
- application of leg and tail
wraps in a horse
CLINICAL MENTORSHIP TASKS FOR VM 20900
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· Handling and Restraint: Equine
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REQUIRED MATERIALS:
" Equine Medical Nursing Clinical Mentorship notebook
" Videotaped documentation of student performing tasks outlined in notebook
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VM 21000 Small Animal Small Animal Anesthesia - Clinical Mentorship
CREDIT:
2 hour of Purdue University credit.
COST:
$590.00
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PREREQUISITES:
VCS 14600 Principles of Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians II
You will be required to submit video tape of your task performance in order to complete this Clinical Mentorship. Therefore, you will be required to have access to a video camera in order to complete this course
** There are
several forms and contracts that must be completed prior to beginning
the Clinical Mentorship These are listed at the end of this course description
INSTRUCTOR:
Pam Phegley, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: phegleyp@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is the Clinical Mentorships in Small Animal Small Animal Anesthesia. This Clinical Mentorship will require the student to work with a small animal veterinary care facility to practice several tasks under the supervision of a clinical mentor (veterinarian or accredited Veterinary Technician). This Clinical Mentorship focuses on the principles of anesthesia from induction, maintenance and recovery.
In order to achieve the goals for this Clinical Mentorship, the tasks must be performed to the level of competency as outlined by the Criteria outlined in the Criteria Handbook and Log Book for each task. The student is responsible for providing documentation for each task as defined by the Materials Submitted for Evaluation and Verification section on each task. In addition to the documentation, the student will be evaluated by the Clinical Mentorship site supervisor on how well the student met the outlined Criteria for each task. Final approval of successful performance and completion of the Clinical Mentorship will be made by the Purdue University instructor in charge of the Clinical Mentorship based upon the documentation provided by the student.
The Purdue University instructor in charge has the option to require additional documentation if, in their judgment, the student has not performed the task to the level set by the Criteria, or if the documentation does not clearly demonstrate this.
Documentation of completed tasks is essential to validating the educational process and insuring that the performance of graduates of the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program meets the standards of quality required by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine faculty and the American Veterinary Medical Association accrediting bodies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
to perform at an acceptable level of competence:
· The basics of history and physical exam pertinent to anesthesia
· The basics of patient care before, during and after anesthesia
· The basics of proper record keeping for patients under anesthesia
· The basics of induction of general anesthesia in the small animal
TASK LIST
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Tasks
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Clinical
Mentorship Projects
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REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Small Animal Anesthesia - Clinical Mentorship Notebook
(sent upon registration, or downloaded from VT-DLP site)Facility Certification
Clincal Mentorship Contract
Supervisor Agreement
Health Risk and Insurance Acknowledgement
Preofessional Liability Insurance
Release of Liability
Technical Standards Acknowledgement
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VM 21100 Food Animal and Equine Anesthesia - Clinical Mentorship
CREDIT:
1 hour of Purdue University credit.
COST:
$295.00
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PRE-REQUISITES:
VCS 14600 Principles of Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians II
VCS 23700 Food Animal and Equine Nursing and Health Management III
You will be required to submit video tape of your task performance in order to complete this Clinical Mentorship. Therefore, you will be required to have access to a video camera in order to complete this course
INSTRUCTOR:
Pam Phegley, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: phegleyp@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is the Food Animal and Equine Anesthesia Clinical Mentorship. This Clinical Mentorship will require the student to work with a food animal/equine veterinary care facility to practice several tasks under the supervision of a clinical mentor (veterinarian or accredited Veterinary Technician). This Clinical Mentorship focuses on the principles of large animal and equine anesthesia from induction and maintenance to recovery.
In order to achieve the goals for this Clinical Mentorship, the tasks must be performed to the level of competency as outlined by the Criteria listed in the Criteria Handbook and Log Book for each task. The student is responsible for providing documentation for each task as defined by the Materials Submitted for Evaluation and Verification section on each task. In addition to the documentation, the student will be evaluated by the Clinical Mentorship site supervisor on how well the student met the outlined Criteria for each task. Final approval of successful performance and completion of the Clinical Mentorship will be made by the Purdue University instructor in charge of the Clinical Mentorship based upon the documentation provided by the student.
The Purdue University instructor in charge has the option to require additional documentation if, in their judgment, the student has not performed the task to the level set by the Criteria, or if the documentation does not clearly demonstrate this.
Documentation of completed tasks is essential to validating the educational process and insuring that the performance of graduates of the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program meets the standards of quality required by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine faculty and the American Veterinary Medical Association accrediting bodies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
to perform at an acceptable level of competence:
· The basics of history and physical exam pertinent to anesthesia
· The basics of patient care before, during and after anesthesia
· The basics of proper record keeping for patients under anesthesia
· The basics of induction of general anesthesia in the food animal
· The basics of induction of general anesthesia in the equine
· The basics of patient monitoring and recovery from anesthesia
CLINICAL MENTORSHIP TASKS FOR VM 21100
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· History (pertinent
to anesthesia) |
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Food Animal and Equine Anesthesia - Clinical Mentorship Notebook
(sent upon registration, or downloaded from VT-DLP site)
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VM 21200 Operating Room (OR) Techniques and Sterilization - Clinical Mentorship
CREDIT:
0.5 hour of Purdue University credit.
COST:
$147.50
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PREREQUISITES:
VCS 14700 Principles of OR Technique and Sterilization Procedures
You will be required to submit video tape of your task performance in order to complete this Clinical Mentorship. Therefore, you will be required to have access to a video camera in order to complete this course
** There are several forms and contracts that must be completed prior to beginning
the Clinical Mentorship These are listed at the end of this course description
INSTRUCTOR:
Pam Phegley, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: phegleyp@.purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This Clinical Mentorship will require the student to work in a veterinary care facility to practice several tasks under the supervision of a clinical mentor (veterinarian or accredited Veterinary Technician). This Clinical Mentorship focuses on the principles of operating room (OR) procedures, patient and instrument preparation for surgery and the duties of the circulating nurse and the scrub nurse.
In order to achieve the goals for this Clinical Mentorship, the tasks must be performed to the level of competency as outlined by the Criteria listed in the Criteria Handbook and Log Book for each task. The student is responsible for providing documentation for each task as defined by the Materials Submitted for Evaluation and Verification section on each task. In addition to the documentation, the student will be evaluated by the Clinical Mentorship site supervisor on how well the student met the outlined Criteria for each task. Final approval of successful performance and completion of the Clinical Mentorship will be made by the Purdue University instructor in charge of the Clinical Mentorship based upon the documentation provided by the student.
The Purdue University instructor in charge has the option to require additional documentation if, in their judgment, the student has not performed the task to the level set by the Criteria, or if the documentation does not clearly demonstrate this.
Documentation of completed tasks is essential to validating the educational process and insuring that the performance of graduates of the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program meets the standards of quality required by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine faculty and the American Veterinary Medical Association accrediting bodies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
to perform at an acceptable level of competence:
· The basics of operating room procedures
· The basics of patient care before, during and after a surgical procedure
· The basics of proper record keeping for patients
· The basics of the duties as circulating nurse and scrub nurse
· The basics of instrument care and preparation
· The basics of post surgical clean-up
TASK LIST
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Tasks
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Clinical
Mentorship Projects
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REQUIRED MATERIALS:
OR Techniques and Sterilization - Clinical Mentorship Notebook
(sent upon registration, or downloaded from VT-DLP site)Facility Certification
Clincal Mentorship Contract
Supervisor Agreement
Health Risk and Insurance Acknowledgement
Preofessional Liability Insurance
Release of Liability
Technical Standards Acknowledgement
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VM 21500 Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging Clinical Mentorship I
CREDIT:
1.0 hour of Purdue University credit.
COST:
$295.00
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PREREQUISITES:
VCS 14300 Imaging for Veterinary Technicians II
You will be required to submit video tape of your task performance in order to complete this Clinical Mentorship. Therefore, you will be required to have access to a video camera in order to complete this course
** There are several forms and contracts that must be completed prior to beginning
the Clinical Mentorship These are listed at the end of this course description
INSTRUCTOR:
Pam Phegley, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: phegleyp@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is the first of 2 Clinical Mentorships in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging. This Clinical Mentorship will require the student to work with a small animal veterinary care facility to practice several tasks under the supervision of a clinical mentor (veterinarian or accredited Veterinary Technician). This Clinical Mentorship focuses on the principles of film loading, processing, presentation for viewing radiographs, care and maintenance of automatic and manual processors and imaging of the Thorax and Abdomen.
In order to achieve the goals for this Clinical Mentorship, the tasks must be performed to the level of competency as outlined by the Criteria outlined in the Criteria Handbook and Log Book for each task. The student is responsible for providing documentation for each task as defined by the Materials Submitted for Evaluation and Verification section on each task. In addition to the documentation, the student will be evaluated by the Clinical Mentorship site supervisor on how well the student met the outlined Criteria for each task. Final approval of successful performance and completion of the Clinical Mentorship will be made by the Purdue University instructor in charge of the Clinical Mentorship based upon the documentation provided by the student.
The Purdue University instructor in charge has the option to require additional documentation if, in their judgment, the student has not performed the task to the level set by the Criteria, or if the documentation does not clearly demonstrate this.
Documentation of completed tasks is essential to validating the educational process and insuring that the performance of graduates of the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program meets the standards of quality required by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine faculty and the American Veterinary Medical Association accrediting bodies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
to perform at an acceptable level of competence:
- the basics of film loading and unloading
- the basics of automatic processing and manual processing
- the basics of film labeling and presentation for viewing
- the basics of caring for the automatic and manual processing units
- techniques for obtaining diagnostic views of the thorax and abdomen
TASK LIST
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Tasks
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Clinical
Mentorship Projects
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REQUIRED MATERIALS and PROCEDURES
Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging I - Clinical Mentorship Notebook
(sent upon registration, or downloaded from VT-DLP site)Facility Certification
Clincal Mentorship Contract
Supervisor Agreement
Health Risk and Insurance Acknowledgement
Preofessional Liability Insurance
Release of Liability
Technical Standards Acknowledgement
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VM 21600 Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging Clinical Mentorship I
CREDIT:
1.0 hour of Purdue University credit.
COST:
$295.00
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PREREQUISITES:
VCS 14300 Imaging for Veterinary Technicians II
VM 21500 Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging I
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** There are several forms and contracts that must be completed prior to beginning
the Clinical Mentorship These are listed at the end of this course description
INSTRUCTOR:
Pam Phegley, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: phegleyp@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is the second of 2 Clinical Mentorships in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging. This Clinical Mentorship will require the student to work with a small animal veterinary care facility to practice several tasks under the supervision of a clinical mentor (veterinarian or credentialed Veterinary Technician). This Clinical Mentorship will focus on the preparation of a technique chart; imaging of the shoulder, radius and ulna, stifle, spine skull and pelvis.
In order to achieve the goals for this Clinical Mentorship, the tasks must be performed to the level of competency as outlined by the Criteria outlined in the Criteria Handbook and Log Book for each task. The student is responsible for providing documentation for each task as defined by the Materials Submitted for Evaluation and Verification section on each task. In addition to the documentation, the student will be evaluated by the Clinical Mentorship site supervisor on how well the student met the outlined Criteria for each task. Final approval of successful performance and completion of the Clinical Mentorship will be made by the Purdue University instructor in charge of the Clinical Mentorship based upon the documentation provided by the student.
The Purdue University instructor in charge has the option to require additional documentation if, in their judgment, the student has not performed the task to the level set by the Criteria, or if the documentation does not clearly demonstrate this.
Documentation of completed tasks is essential to validating the educational process and insuring that the performance of graduates of the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program meets the standards of quality required by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine faculty and the American Veterinary Medical Association accrediting bodies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
to perform at an acceptable level of competence:
- Prepare a technique chart
- Take the following images:
- Lateral Shoulder
- Lateral Radius/Ulna
- Craniocaudal Radius/Ulna
- Lateral Stifle
- Lateral cervical spine
- Lateral T13/L1spine
- Lateral lumbar spine
- Lateral skull
- VD skull
- Frontal 15 to 20 degree skull
- Frontal 90 degree skull
- Lateral pelvis
- VD extended pelvis
- Lateral oblique surveying maxillary molars and premolars
- Lateral oblique surveying mandibular molars and premolars
- Intraoral dental film: mandibular premolars
- Intraoral dental film: maxillary premolars
TASK LIST
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Tasks
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Clinical
Mentorship Projects
Projects
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REQUIRED MATERIALS and PROCEDURES
Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging II - Clinical Mentorship Notebook
(sent upon registration, or downloaded from VT-DLP site)Facility Certification
Clincal Mentorship Contract
Supervisor Agreement
Health Risk and Insurance Acknowledgement
Preofessional Liability Insurance
Release of Liability
Technical Standards Acknowledgement
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to mentorships list
back to main Course Catalog
VM 21700 Large Animal and Equine Diagnostic Imaging
CREDIT:
0.5 hour of Purdue University credit.
COST:
$147.50
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PREREQUISITES:
VCS 14300 Imaging for Veterinary Technicians II
VCS 23700 Large Animal Nursing and Health Management III
VM 20800 Clinical Mentorship - Large Animal Medical Nursing
VM 20900 Clincial Mentorship - Equine Medical Nursing
VM 21500 Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging I
- You will be required to
submit video tape of your task performance in order to complete this
Clinical Mentorship. Therefore, you will be required to have access
to a video camera in order to complete this course
-
** There are several forms and contracts that must be completed prior to beginning
the Clinical Mentorship These are listed at the end of this course description
INSTRUCTOR:
Pam Phegley, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: phegleyp@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is the Large Animal Clinical Mentorships in Diagnostic Imaging. This Clinical Mentorship will require the student to work with a large animal veterinary care facility to practice several tasks under the supervision of a clinical mentor (veterinarian or accredited Veterinary Technician). This Clinical Mentorship focuses on the imaging of the carpus, fetlock, tarsus, navicular projection, P3 views, and the dorsoproximal.-palmarodistal view.
In order to achieve the goals for this Clinical Mentorship, the tasks must be performed to the level of competency as outlined by the Criteria outlined in the Criteria Handbook and Log Book for each task. The student is responsible for providing documentation for each task as defined by the Materials Submitted for Evaluation and Verification section on each task. In addition to the documentation, the student will be evaluated by the Clinical Mentorship site supervisor on how well the student met the outlined Criteria for each task. Final approval of successful performance and completion of the Clinical Mentorship will be made by the Purdue University instructor in charge of the Clinical Mentorship based upon the documentation provided by the student.
The Purdue University instructor in charge has the option to require additional documentation if, in their judgment, the student has not performed the task to the level set by the Criteria, or if the documentation does not clearly demonstrate this.
Documentation of completed tasks is essential to validating the educational process and insuring that the performance of graduates of the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program meets the standards of quality required by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine faculty and the American Veterinary Medical Association accrediting bodies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
to perform at an acceptable level of competence techniques for obtaining the following diagnostic views:
TASK LIST
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Tasks
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REQUIRED MATERIALS and PROCEDURES
Large Animal and Equine Diagnostic Imaging- Clinical Mentorship Notebook
(sent upon registration, or downloaded from VT-DLP site)
Facility Certification
Clincal Mentorship Contract
Supervisor Agreement
Health Risk and Insurance Acknowledgement
Preofessional Liability Insurance
Release of Liability
Technical Standards Acknowledgement
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VM 22200 Parasitology / Microbiology Clinical Mentorship
CREDIT:
1 hour of Purdue University credit.
COST:
$295.00
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PRE-REQUISITES:
VPB 22600 Parasitology II
VPB 22700 Microbiology
You will be required to submit video tape of your task performance in order to complete this Clinical Mentorship. Therefore, you will be required to have access to a video camera in order to complete this course
INSTRUCTOR:
Pam Phegley, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: phegleyp@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This Clinical Mentorship will require the student to practice several tasks under the supervision of a clinical mentor (veterinarian, credentialed Veterinary Technician, parasitologist or microbiologist). This Clinical Mentorship focuses on the motor skills required to sample, prepare specimens for examination, and technician level diagnostic techniques .
In order to achieve the goals for this Clinical Mentorship, the tasks must be performed to the level of competency as outlined by the Criteria outlined in the Criteria Handbook and Log Book for each task. The student is responsible for providing documentation for each task as defined by the Materials Submitted for Evaluation and Verification section on each task. In addition to the documentation, the student will be evaluated by the Clinical Mentorship site supervisor on how well the student met the outlined Criteria for each task. Final approval of successful performance and completion of the Clinical Mentorship will be made by the Purdue University instructor in charge of the Clinical Mentorship based upon the documentation provided by the student.
The Purdue University instructor in charge has the option to require additional documentation if, in their judgment, the student has not performed the task to the level set by the Criteria, or if the documentation does not clearly demonstrate this.
Documentation of completed tasks is essential to validating the educational process and insuring that the performance of graduates of the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program meets the standards of quality required by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine faculty and the American Veterinary Medical Association accrediting bodies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
to perform at an acceptable level of competence:
- collection of microbiology
samples for culture and inoculating culture media
- techniques for staining
and completing differential tests on microbiology samples
- techniques for collecting
samples for fecal examination
- techniques for testing
for intestinal parasites and heartworms
- techniques for collection of samples and examination for external parasites
CLINICAL MENTORSHIP TASKS FOR VM 22200
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REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- Parasitology and Microbiology
Clinical Mentorship Notebook
(sent upon registration or downloaded from VT-DLP site)
- Videotaped documentation
of student performing tasks outlined in notebook
- Materials kit for microbiology and parasitology
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VM 22300 Pharmacy Clinical Mentorship
CREDIT:
0.5 hour of Purdue University credit.
COST:
$147.50
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PREREQUISITES:
VCS 20100 Pharmacy Procedures for the Veterinary Technician
You will be required to submit video tape of your task performance in order to complete this Clinical Mentorship. Therefore, you will be required to have access to a video camera in order to complete this course
** There are several forms and contracts that must be completed prior to beginning
the Clinical Mentorship These are listed at the end of this course description
INSTRUCTOR:
Pam Phegley, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: phegleyp@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This Clinical Mentorship will require the student to work with a small animal veterinary care facility to practice several tasks under the supervision of a clinical mentor (veterinarian or Veterinary Technician). This Clinical Mentorship focuses on the principles of drug order fulfillment, reconstitution of medications, correct storage of medications (including Controlled substances), safe handling of hazardous medications, and inventory control procedures.
In order to achieve the goals for this Clinical Mentorship, the tasks must be performed to the level of competency as outlined by the Criteria outlined in the Criteria Handbook and Log Book for each task. The student is responsible for providing documentation for each task as defined by the Materials Submitted for Evaluation and Verification section on each task. In addition to the documentation, the student will be evaluated by the Clinical Mentorship site supervisor on how well the student met the outlined Criteria for each task. Final approval of successful performance and completion of the Clinical Mentorship will be made by the Purdue University instructor in charge of the Clinical Mentorship based upon the documentation provided by the student.
The Purdue University instructor in charge has the option to require additional documentation if, in their judgment, the student has not performed the task to the level set by the Criteria, or if the documentation does not clearly demonstrate this.
Documentation of completed tasks is essential to validating the educational process and insuring that the performance of graduates of the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program meets the standards of quality required by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine faculty and the American Veterinary Medical Association accrediting bodies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- to perform at an acceptable level of competence the basics of medication dispensing, handling, and storage.
- to perform at an acceptable level of competence the basics medication reconstitution.
- To perform at an acceptable level of competence the basics of safe handling of biohazardous materials or biologicals
- to perform at an acceptable level of competence the basics of inventory procedures assessment and critique
TASK LIST
Tasks
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Clinical
Mentorship Projects
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REQUIRED MATERIALS and PROCEDURES
Pharmacy Clinical Mentorship Notebook
(sent upon registration, or downloaded from VT-DLP site)Facility Certification
Clincal Mentorship Contract
Supervisor Agreement
Health Risk and Insurance Acknowledgement
Preofessional Liability Insurance
Release of Liability
Technical Standards Acknowledgement
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VM 22400 Necropsy Clinical Mentorship
CREDIT:
0.5 hour of Purdue University credit.
COST:
$147.50
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PRE-REQUISITES:
VCS 23100 Small Animal Nursing and Health Management IV
VCS 23800 Large Animal Nursing and Health Management IV
VPB 22600 Parasitology II
VPB 22700 Microbiology
VPB 24100 Public and Occupational Health IIYou will be required to submit video tape of your task performance in order to complete this Clinical Mentorship. Therefore, you will be required to have access to a video camera in order to complete this course
INSTRUCTOR:
Pam Phegley, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: phegleyp@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This Clinical Mentorship will require the student to practice several tasks under the supervision of a clinical mentor (veterinarian or credentialed Veterinary Technician). This Clinical Mentorship focuses on the motor skills and techniques in performing a basic necropsy.
In order to achieve the goals for this Clinical Mentorship, the tasks must be performed to the level of competency as outlined by the Criteria outlined in the Criteria Handbook and Log Book for each task. The student is responsible for providing documentation for each task as defined by the Materials Submitted for Evaluation and Verification section on each task. In addition to the documentation, the student will be evaluated by the Clinical Mentorship site supervisor on how well the student met the outlined Criteria for each task. Final approval of successful performance and completion of the Clinical Mentorship will be made by the Purdue University instructor in charge of the Clinical Mentorship based upon the documentation provided by the student.
The Purdue University instructor in charge has the option to require additional documentation if, in their judgment, the student has not performed the task to the level set by the Criteria, or if the documentation does not clearly demonstrate this.
Documentation of completed tasks is essential to validating the educational process and insuring that the performance of graduates of the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program meets the standards of quality required by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine faculty and the American Veterinary Medical Association accrediting bodies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
to perform at an acceptable level of competence:
- the basics of necropsy
on a non-preserved animal
- techniques for sample
collection, storage and shipping from a necropsied animal
- techniques for handling
rabies suspect bodies and samples safely
- the proper storage and disposal of dead animals
CLINICAL MENTORSHIP TASKS FOR VM 22400
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REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- Necropsy Clinical Mentorship
Notebook
(sent upon registration or downloaded from VT-DLP site) - Videotaped documentation of student performing tasks outlined in notebook
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VM 22500 Advanced Clinical Mentorship
CREDIT:
1.5 hour of Purdue University credit.
COST:
$442.50
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PREREQUISITES:
Completed one of the three "tracks" in Clinical Mentorships:
** There are several forms and contracts that must be completed prior to beginning
the Clinical Mentorship These are listed at the end of this course description
INSTRUCTOR:
Pam Phegley, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: phegleyp@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This Clinical Mentorship will require the student to complete 120 hours of additional work experience while completing a series of selected projects intended to increase the student's awareness of the operation of the veterinary facility, provide an opportunity to enhance communication skills, and gain additional experience with maintaining patient records.
In order to achieve the goals for this Clinical Mentorship, the tasks must be performed to the level of competency as outlined by the Criteria outlined in the Criteria Handbook and Log Book for each task. The student is responsible for providing documentation for each task as defined by the Materials Submitted for Evaluation and Verification section on each task. In addition to the documentation, the student will be evaluated by the Clinical Mentorship site supervisor on how well the student met the outlined Criteria for each task. Final approval of successful performance and completion of the Clinical Mentorship will be made by the Purdue University instructor in charge of the Clinical Mentorship based upon the documentation provided by the student.
The Purdue University instructor in charge has the option to require additional documentation if, in their judgment, the student has not performed the task to the level set by the Criteria, or if the documentation does not clearly demonstrate this.
Documentation of completed tasks is essential to validating the educational process and insuring that the performance of graduates of the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program meets the standards of quality required by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine faculty and the American Veterinary Medical Association accrediting bodies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
to perform at an acceptable level of competence:
- 120 hours additional experience
in a practice
- description of cases and
procedures
- quality improvement project
related to the functioning of the veterinary facility
- client education
- a presentation to the
public or peer group
TASK LIST
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Tasks
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REQUIRED MATERIALS and PROCEDURES
Additional Clinical Experience Mentorship Notebook
(sent upon registration or downloaded from VT-DLP site)
Facility Certification
Clincal Mentorship Contract
Supervisor Agreement
Health Risk and Insurance Acknowledgement
Preofessional Liability Insurance
Release of Liability
Technical Standards Acknowledgement
Videotaped documentation of student performing tasks outlined in notebook
Client education material developed as outlined in notebook
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VM 22600 Laboratory Animal Clinical Mentorship
CREDIT:
0.5 hour of Purdue University credit.
COST:
$147.50
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PRE-REQUISITES:
VM 22100 Laboratory Animal Health Management II
You will be required to submit video tape of your task performance in order to complete this Clinical Mentorship. Therefore, you will be required to have access to a video camera in order to complete this course
INSTRUCTOR:
Pam Phegley, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: phegleyp@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This Clinical Mentorship will require the student to work with a veterinary care facility to practice several tasks under the supervision of a clinical mentor (veterinarian or credentialed Veterinary Technician). This Clinical Mentorship focuses on the motor skills involved with the basic handling, restraint, administration of medication and nursing care of laboratory animals.
In order to achieve the goals for this Clinical Mentorship, the tasks must be performed to the level of competency as outlined by the Criteria outlined in the Criteria Handbook and Log Book for each task. The student is responsible for providing documentation for each task as defined by the Materials Submitted for Evaluation and Verification section on each task. In addition to the documentation, the student will be evaluated by the Clinical Mentorship site supervisor on how well the student met the outlined Criteria for each task. Final approval of successful performance and completion of the Clinical Mentorship will be made by the Purdue University instructor in charge of the Clinical Mentorship based upon the documentation provided by the student.
The Purdue University instructor in charge has the option to require additional documentation if, in their judgment, the student has not performed the task to the level set by the Criteria, or if the documentation does not clearly demonstrate this.
Documentation of completed tasks is essential to validating the educational process and insuring that the performance of graduates of the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program meets the standards of quality required by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine faculty and the American Veterinary Medical Association accrediting bodies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
to perform at an acceptable level of competence:
§ the basics of handling and restraint of rabbits and rodents
§ the determination of sex of rabbits and rodents
§ the basics of drug and medication administration in rabbits and rodents
§ the basics of blood collection in rabbits and rodents
CLINICAL MENTORSHIP TASKS FOR VM 22600
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REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- Laboratory Animal Clinical Mentorship Notebook (sent upon registration or downloaded from VT-DLP site)
- Videotaped documentation of student performing tasks outlined in notebook
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VM 22700 Clinical Pathology Clinical Mentorship
CREDIT:
2.0 hour of Purdue University credit.
COST:
$590.00
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PRE-REQUISITES:
VPB 15200 (may be taken concurrently)
You will be required to submit video tape of your task performance in order to complete this Clinical Mentorship. Therefore, you will be required to have access to a video camera in order to complete this course
INSTRUCTOR:
Pam Phegley, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: phegleyp@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This Clinical Mentorship will require the student to work with a veterinary care facility to practice several tasks under the supervision of a clinical mentor (veterinarian or credentialed Veterinary Technician). This Clinical Mentorship focuses on the motor skills involved with the basic handling, restraint, administration of medication and nursing care of laboratory animals.
In order to achieve the goals for this Clinical Mentorship, the tasks must be performed to the level of competency as outlined by the Criteria outlined in the Criteria Handbook and Log Book for each task. The student is responsible for providing documentation for each task as defined by the Materials Submitted for Evaluation and Verification section on each task. In addition to the documentation, the student will be evaluated by the Clinical Mentorship site supervisor on how well the student met the outlined Criteria for each task. Final approval of successful performance and completion of the Clinical Mentorship will be made by the Purdue University instructor in charge of the Clinical Mentorship based upon the documentation provided by the student.
The Purdue University instructor in charge has the option to require additional documentation if, in their judgment, the student has not performed the task to the level set by the Criteria, or if the documentation does not clearly demonstrate this.
Documentation of completed tasks is essential to validating the educational process and insuring that the performance of graduates of the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program meets the standards of quality required by the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine faculty and the American Veterinary Medical Association accrediting bodies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
to perform at an acceptable level of competence:
- a total protein and packed cell volume
- a unopette WBC and platelet count
- manual and automated evaluation of normal and abnormal CBCs
- urinalysis, chemistry panels and electrolyte screenings
- ELISA testing and hormone assay
- morphology evaluation and differentials
CLINICAL MENTORSHIP TASKS FOR VM 22700
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REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- Laboratory Animal Clinical Mentorship Notebook (sent upon registration or downloaded from VT-DLP site)
- Videotaped documentation of student performing tasks outlined in notebook
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