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VTEC 2875: Veterinary Clinical Work & Correspondence 7

Course Description

VTEC 2875 is a clinical work and correspondence course that is available to students enrolled in the Veterinary Technology Diploma Open Learning program. The course involves advanced level competencies in the third year of the program.

Delivery Methods

The course is delivered online, paced.

Credits

The course is worth 2.0 credits.

Prerequisites

• Admittance into Semester 7 of the TRU VTEC OL Education program
• All vaccinations up to date, including rabies vaccine

Co-requisite(s)

Student member in good standing of provincial vet tech association regulatory body

Course Duration

The course is 13 weeks long.

Learning Outcomes

1. Confirm membership in related Provincial Association(s).
2. Confirm required level of professional supervision is present at selected location of clinical placement.
3. Perform, or demonstrate knowledge of essential skill procedures outlined in VTEC 2113 and VTEC 2213.
4. Maintain paid work in a full service Canadian veterinary hospital or clinic for a minimum of 260 hours per semester.
5. Complete and file all Clinic Affiliation Forms at Thompson Rivers University.
6. Complete and submit the Essential Skills Workbook demonstrating completion of skills outlined in VTEC 2113 and VTEC 2213.
7. Recertification of WHMIS.

Course Topics

• Module 1: Preparing for Veterinary Clinical Work & Correspondence 7
• Module 2: Connecting with Your Community
• Module 3: Documenting Your Skills

Required Text and Materials

• Bassert, J.M. (2022). McCurnin's clinical textbook for veterinary technicians (10th ed.) Elsevier.
  • Type: Textbook
  • ISBN: (not provided)

Additional Requirements

• A computer with Internet access
• A video recording device

Assessments

This is a pass/fail course. There are no graded assessments, but students must complete and submit proof of the following:

• Clinical Check-in Follow-up 1
• Clinical Check-in Follow-up 2
• Clinical Check-in Follow-up 3
• Final Document Submissions