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VET 230 - VTNE and AZ State Veterinary Medical Exam

2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Application of the Arizona Revised Statutes and Administrative Rules pertaining to veterinary medicine. Includes test taking skills, test anxiety reduction techniques.

Prerequisite(s): Within the last two years: VET 114  VET 120  VET 150  VET 205  VET 210  
Corequisite(s): VET 121 , VET 200 , VET 211 , VET 291  
Information: Registration for this course is restricted to students who have completed the first year in the Veterinary Technician Program.

Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Describe the proper application process and requirements to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and Arizona State Board Exams.
  2. Utilize proper study and test taking techniques.
  3. Utilize techniques to prevent test anxiety.
  4. Discuss the various veterinary medical subjects covered by the Board Exams.
  5. Test for the Board Exams within allotted time limits.
Outline:
  1. National Veterinary Medical Examining Board (VTNE)
    1. Requirements to sit for exams
    2. Application process
  2. Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board
    1. Requirements to sit for exams
    2. Application process
  3. Test Taking
    1. Learning styles and study techniques
    2. Test anxiety
    3. Practice exams
  4. Arizona State Laws
    1. Arizona Revised Statutes
    2. Administrative rules
  5. Medical Subjects
    1. Basic and clinical sciences
      1. Animal anatomy and physiology
      2. Urinalysis and hematology
      3. Cytology
      4. Parasitology
      5. Diagnostic microbiology and mycology
      6. Clinical chemistry
      7. Virology
      8. Immunology
    2. Clinical applications
      1. Restraint and handling
      2. Sanitation, sterilization and disinfection
      3. Radiography
      4. Ultrasonography
    3. Patient management and nutrition
      1. Genetics, theriogenology and neonatal care
      2. Companion animal behavior
      3. Small animal nutrition
      4. Large animal nutrition and feeding
      5. Laboratory animal and pocket pet medicine
      6. Exotic animal medicine
    4. Anesthesia and pharmacology
      1. Anesthesia
      2. Pharmacology
      3. Pharmaceutical calculations
    5. Medical and surgical nursing
      1. Surgical preparation and instrument care
      2. Small animal nursing
      3. Equine nursing and surgery
      4. Ruminant and pig nursing, surgery and anesthesia
      5. Veterinary dentistry
      6. Emergency medicine
      7. Zoonoses
  6. Practice Management and Self-Management
    1. Personal and professional management skills
    2. Veterinary technician ethics