for 26 classes
Biology - Veterinary / Vet Assistant Semester 2 Of 2
Completed by 5 learners
Ages 13-17
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
2x per week, 13 weeks
3-5 learners per class
50 min
What's included
26 live meetings
21 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Reading assignments will be given weekly and should be completed PRIOR to the next unit. Generally the reading will be about one chapter / 10-15 pages. Videos will also be provided for additional learning and observation of the skills or topic discussed each week. Some units will have worksheets, activities or projects to do for practice. These are not required but recommended.Assessment
Learners will have unit quizzes and a final exam. Informal assessment of skills will be done in class with feedback given by the instructor at the time.Letter Grade
Quizzes will be graded and a final grade will be given based on Quiz grade average plus final exam.Class Experience
This course is for learners who are focusing on a career in veterinary medicine. This is part 2 of a 2 semester veterinary assistant course. This semester will be 13 weeks and will meet live twice a week for 50 minutes. VETERINARY/ VET ASSISTANT SEMESTER 1 is REQUIRED before taking semester 2. There are no exceptions. A 70% or higher will be required in Veterinary/ Vet Assistant 1 in order to be eligible to take Veterinary / Vet Assistant part 2. The class will follow a flipped classroom model. Students will receive lesson videos and reading assignments in advance of the live meetings and it will be expected that the learner will have completed the material prior to the live meetings. Recap/ Q&A will begin each live meeting, then the rest of the class will be discussion, hands-on, and other collaborative activities. The curriculum is designed based on the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) approved veterinary assistant program’s essential skills list. This course is NOT however, affiliated with NAVTA nor does it qualify learners to sit for the NAVTA AVA exam. With that said, there are currently no certification requirements to work as a veterinary assistant. The curriculum is a comprehensive look into the subjects that a new veterinary assistant will need to begin their career. This is also a great stepping stone for learners who intend to become veterinary technicians or veterinarians. This part 2 course will consist of 2 class meetings weekly with lecture, discussion, and practical hands on skills practice with some required skills. This course will NOT use live animals for practice. Any hands on animal handling skills must be practiced on stuffed animals. (Suggested models can be provided by the instructor, but any stuffed cat and a medium to large stuffed dog are fine to use. These will be used in both semester 1 and 2.) Practical skills will be demonstrated and practiced in class. Worksheets, and at home projects will be available in some units but not required to be turned in for grading. There will be a quiz for each unit and a final exam at the end of the course. A full syllabus will be available when the course begins and will include reading assignments, assigned videos, projects/practical assignments, and quiz dates. Some topics in this course have been discussed in some of our Advanced Vet Science series, however this course will go into more detail or cover different aspects and there will be more practical skills and assessments. Grades will be provided. A 70% overall grade will be required to receive a certificate stating they the learner has successfully completed Future Vet & Animal Science Academy’s Veterinary Assistant Courses. THIS COURSE DOES NOT PREPARE LEARNERS TO DIAGNOSE OR TREAT ANY ANIMALS. THE INSTRUCTOR WILL NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO YOUR PETS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL VETERINARIAN FOR ADVICE ON YOUR OWN ANIMALS.
Learning Goals
Learners will be able to have beginning knowledge in the role that a veterinary assistant plays in the care of patients in a veterinary practice.
Learners will have an introductory understanding of the skills and responsibilities that veterinary assistants need in their day to day job.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum26 Lessons
over 13 WeeksLesson 1:
Basic Biology and Cell Biology
Learners will gain a basic overview of basic biology principles and cell structure and function.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Anatomy and Physiology 1
Learners will gain a basic understanding of dog/cat body systems including bone morphology, muscles, heart, cardiac cycle, blood, blood flow, respiration, and digestion, to ensure they understand the disease processes and injuries encountered in a clinical practice. Skeletal, muscular, cardiopulmonary, urinary, digestive, integumentary systems
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Anatomy and Physiology 2
Learners will gain a basic understanding of dog/cat body systems including bone morphology, muscles, heart, cardiac cycle, blood, blood flow, respiration, and digestion, to ensure they understand the disease processes and injuries encountered in a clinical practice. Skeletal, muscular, cardiopulmonary, urinary, digestive, integumentary systems
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Common Diseases and Medical Conditions 1
Learners will gain an overview of a variety of diseases and medical conditions commonly seen in a general veterinary practice.
Learners will present on a common disease they have chosen to the class between lessons 5-7.
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course is rigorous and has real life themes within the veterinary profession. Some topics include injury and illness, pet death and surgery. Surgical and medical procedure videos will be shared.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
New York Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
New York Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
New York Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
New York Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Secondary Education from Dowling College
Master's Degree in Education from Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine
Master's Degree in Education from Colorado State University
3 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Arizona State University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Arizona State University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Charter Oak State College
Hi! I am Denise, the owner of Future Vet & Animal Science Academy. I have been a certified veterinary technician for more than 30 years in a mixed animal practice that also sees exotics and injured wildlife. I have a MEd from Colorado State University and and I am now finishing up my second Master’s program and will have a Master of Veterinary Education (MVEd) from Lincoln Memorial University’s School of Veterinary Medicine by spring 2024.
I have been teaching at local colleges and universities in veterinary Assistant Programs, an Equine Studies program and a variety of Veterinary Science programs for grades 3-5, 6-8, and high school.
Along with all that I am also a homeschool mom! At home, my family has 3 mini horses, a Paint horse, 4 Nigerian dwarf goats, 4 chickens and 2 indoor kitties!
I am passionate about sharing my experience and love for animals and veterinary medicine with others!
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