Common Course Outline
Course discipline/number/title
VT 2720: Veterinary Technician Field Experience
Catalog Description
| Credits | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours/Week | 4 |
| Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) | VT 1610, VT 2270, VT 2820, VT 2920 |
| Other requirements | To enroll in this course, all previous required courses must have been completed with a C or better. |
| MnTC Goals (if any) | NA |
Course Description
Students participate as veterinary technicians in a full-time 8 week off-campus learning experience in business, industry, and/or the public sector. The student is involved in the day-to-day work of the facility, including restraint and handling of animals, office procedures, clinical laboratory techniques, radiology, and surgery preparation. This course incorporates an on-line review workshop for students to review material studied during their education.
Date Last Revised (Month, year)
December, 2024
Outline of Major Content Areas
- Restraint and handling of animals
- Nursing procedures
- Office procedures
- Clinical laboratory techniques
- Radiology
- Surgery
- Anesthesia
- Dentistry
Learning Outcomes (General)
The student will be able to:
- Demonstrate applied veterinary technician skills in an industry related setting.
- Perform evaluations of experience and skill completion weekly.
- Complete required on-line review coursework.
Learning Outcomes (MnTC)
NA
Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning
Methods may include but are not limited to:
- Attendance (pre-experience meetings and field experience attendance)
- Evaluations by site supervisor
- Self-evaluation of skills and training
- Work related experience with skill competency record
- Participation and progress in on-line review course
- Completion of course assignments, forms, paperwork, and evaluations by deadlines
RCTC Core Outcome(s)
This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):
- Personal and Professional Accountability
- Students will take responsibility as active learners for achieving their educational and personal goals.
Special Information (if any)
None