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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
VETT 126 | Title:
VET TECH BOARD REVIEW |
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| Full Title:
Veterinary Technician Review and Board Exam Preparation |
| Last Reviewed:10/11/2021 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 2.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 2.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 35.00 |
| Minimum | 2.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 2.00 | | Contact Total | 35.00 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 70.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
ANHLT 126
Catalog Description:
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Comprehensive review of veterinary technician information to prepare students for success on the Veterinary Technician National Exam. Pertinent subject matter will be reviewed with a focus of restating key concepts and identification of students' personal strengths and weaknesses regarding required subject matter. Students will also learn about requirements for exam eligibility and application procedure, exam design and composition, and question analysis strategies.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of VETT 52, VETT 120 and VETT 121
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Comprehensive review of veterinary technician information to prepare students for success on the Veterinary Technician National Exam. Pertinent subject matter will be reviewed with a focus of restating key concepts and identification of students' personal strengths and weaknesses regarding required subject matter. Students will also learn about requirements for exam eligibility and application procedure, exam design and composition, and question analysis strategies.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of VETT 52, VETT 120 and VETT 121
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Explain the test design, required subject matter and application requirements for Veterinary Technician board exam
2. Evaluate adequacy of personal knowledge of each category of veterinary knowledge covered on the Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) board exam and develop a personalized study plan
3. Register for and attempt the RVT board exam
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Develop a general exam study plan and organize study materials
2. Identify personal readiness for board exam success for all knowledge categories included on Veterinary Technician board exam
3. Describe the composition of RVT board examination and the types of questions commonly encountered
4. Complete an application to sit for the RVT exam
5. Apply test question analysis questions to both familiar and unfamiliar material
6. Complete a mock state board exam with a passing grade (70% or higher)
Topics and Scope
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I. General Board Exam Information
A. California Veterinary Medical Board requirements for RVT board exam eligibility
B. RVT Board exam application and applicant protocols
C. RVT Board Exam composition and test plan
D. Question analysis strategies
E. Study plans and study material organization
II. Subject Matter Reviews (scope of material covered will mirror the subject areas identified by the American Association of State Veterinary Boards)
A. Anesthesia and Analgesia
B. Animal Nursing and Care
C. Diagnostic Imaging
D. Dentistry
E. Emergency and Critical Care
F. Laboratory Procedures
G. Patient Examination
H. Pharmacy and Pharmacology
I. Surgical Preparation and Assisting
Assignments:
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1. Weekly reading (30-60 pages)
2. Complete weekly study questions (approximately 100 per week)
3. Quizzes (5-10)
4. 2-3 Mock board exams
5. Develop sample questions for test bank (40-50)
6. Exam registration and application packet completion
7. 2-3 Topical research summary assignments (2-3 pages)
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
10 - 15% |
| Topical research assignments, sample questions for test bank, Exam registration and application packet | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
20 - 35% |
| Weekly study questions | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
50 - 70% |
| Quizzes; mock board exams | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 10% |
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Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Mosby's Comprehensive Review for Veterinary Technicians. 5th ed. Tighe, Monica and Brown, Marg. Elsevier. 2020.
McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses. 10th ed. Bassert, Joanna. Elsevier. 2021.
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