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Course · AL
Veterinary Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Veterinary Science is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment or for advanced training as veterinary assistants. Topics include safety, medical terminology, scientific classification, health and disease, anatomy and physiology, applied clinical mathematics, anesthesiology and basic surgical procedures, business management practices, veterinary law and ethics, and applications of technology.
Identify hazards in the veterinary clinic and in a field setting; list safety precautionsPerform routine animal handling and restraint proceduresResearch, evaluate, and share information about the importance of biosecurity in the veterinary fieldDemonstrate the ability to follow procedures for sanitation, disinfectionObtain and communicate information to explain common medical terminology, abbreviationsUse dichotomous keys to classify animals by their physical characteristics and to determine levels of taxonomyInvestigate how common viral, bacterial, and fungal diseases affect animals and summarize methods of preventionDevelop and use models to explain the life cycles of internal and external parasites to determine effective treatmentAnalyze and interpret data for normal parameters of temperature, pulse, respirationEngage in argument to defend the need for conducting urinalyses and fecal exams for diagnosing issues related to animalAssess common physical injuries, including lacerations, abrasions, and bite wounds, then select basic first aid optionsConstruct representations of major body systems of various domestic animals and describe the functions of eachIllustrate and describe gestation stages in various domestic animalsConstruct an explanation of proper post-partum care for various domestic animalsUse mathematical calculations to formulate dosages, concentrations, and dilutions; compute costsConstruct explanations based on evidence from investigations regarding types, indicationsObtain, evaluate, and communicate information to describe basic surgical procedures for selected domestic animalsConstruct explanations of procedures for collecting and analyzing data for maintaining accurate animal health recordsObtain and communicate information regarding the impact of proper financial management in the veterinary workplaceInvestigate and describe elements of effective patient care, client relations, and management of veterinary facilitiesEngage in argument from evidence to debate the philosophical, social, moral, and ethical issues encountered in the veterCite specific textual evidence from legislation and news media to summarize local, state, and federal laws that regulateResearch and communicate information about the impact of emerging technologies on veterinary science