Biology Advanced Vet / Veterinary Science 4 (8-12Yrs)
Love animals, biology or zoology? We will explore topics on domestic animals in veterinary science including; care of neonatal puppies / kittens, and behavior of cats / dogs.Great for homeschool or after school! Career exploration
Future Vet & Animal Science Academy (veterinary)
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What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Follow up YouTube video links will be provided for additional optional learning. Optional assignments are provided to help to reinforce the topic of the lesson.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
Intermediate - Advanced Level
This course will explore a variety of topics that are related to veterinary science. (cats and dogs) This is a self paced class, so there are NO LIVE MEETINGS. These recorded classes will be supplemented with some optional projects, and videos. Learners should have taken Advanced Veterinary / Vet Medicine 1 or have some previous vet related knowledge including; other Outschool vet science classes, watching veterinary shows on TV, reading vet related books, etc before enrolling. This is not an introductory course. See the syllabus for the specific topics. Medical disclaimer: This class does NOT provide medical training. The material in this course does not give learners the knowledge necessary to perform any first aid or medical care to any pets. If your pet is sick or injured, you should contact their veterinarian.
Learning Goals
Learners will continue to develop their knowledge on some important topics in veterinary science.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Basic Nutrition
In this lesson learners will become familiar with essential nutrients and what is require for feeding cats and dogs. Learners will also be able to distinguish between what is a nutrient and an ingredient, and why that matters when learning about pet food/diets. 1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Reading Pet Food Labels
In this lesson learners will begin to understand how read pet food labels and what tricks pet food companies use to market their products. Why some pets may need specific prescription diets, from their veterinarian will be discussed. 1 assignment
Lesson 3:
The Hospitalized Patient:
Care of pets in the hospital will be discussed including how to get cats and dogs out of their cages safely, cleaning and disinfection, and patient treatment sheet use and practice will be demonstrated as learners follow along. 1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Recognizing Pain
How to recognize pain in the canine and feline patients will be shown and a pain scale will be utilized during in class practice. A copy of the pain scale sheet will be provided for learners to see how veterinarians and veterinary technicians/ nurses determine how painful a patient may be. 1 assignment
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Additional carefully selected YouTube video links will be safely embedded in the online classroom along with the weekly recorded lesson. These are there as optional additional learning. Watching these videos is optional, but encouraged.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine
Master's Degree in Education from Colorado State University
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Charter Oak State College
I have been a certified veterinary technician for more than 30 years, have a MEd from Colorado State University and a Master of Veterinary Education (MVEd) from Lincoln Memorial University’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
I have been teaching at local colleges in veterinary Assistant Programs, and an equine studies program as well as a variety of Veterinary Science programs for grades 3-5, 6-8, and high school.
I am also a homeschool mom! At home, my family has 2 mini horses, a Paint Horse, 4 Nigerian dwarf goats, 6 chickens and 4 cats!
I am passionate about sharing my experience and love for animals and veterinary medicine with others! Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$19
weekly or $152 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 8-12
