Veterinary Technician Instructional Resources

Specialty: General Medicine

Species: Canine, Feline

AAVMC Standards: 1.3

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    Veterinary technicians are vital team members who ensure that animal patients receive the best care and attention. Their duties can encompass a wide range of tasks that require a thorough knowledge of procedures within their field. Video-based modules are leveraged to provide a comprehensive educational experience where learners can observe techniques and learn how to calculate the dose and rate of medications to be delivered via Constant Rate Infusions.

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    What's Included
    What's Included

    With an approximate contact time of 3 hours, the Veterinary Technician Instructional Resources includes the following:

    Learning Modules:

    Module 1 - Bandaging and Dermatology
    (Contact Time: 0.5 hours)
    This module contains instructional videos on the following topics:

    • Robert Jones Technique
    • Donut Construction
    • Tie-over
    • Cytology
    • Skin Scraping

    Module 2 - Surgical Preparation Procedures
    (Contact Time: 1 hour)
    This module includes a series of 10 instructional videos explaining proper procedure for surgery preparation. Specific topics include:

    • Folding a Fenestrated Drape
    • Gown Folding Technique
    • Assembling the Instrument Tray
    • Wrapping the Instrument Tray
    • Unwrapping the Instrument Tray
    • Unwrapping a Pack
    • Preoperative Sterile Skin Prep
    • Surgical Scrubbing Procedure
    • Open Gloving Technique
    • Gowning & Closed Gloving

    Module 3 - Miscellaneous Topics  
    (Contact Time: 0.5 hours)
    This module includes video instruction on the following topics:

    • Canine Arthrocentesis
    • Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time
    • Feline Handling Skills
    • Feline Physical Examination
    • Feline Jugular Venipuncture

    Module 4 - Constant Rate Infusions
    (Contact Time: 1 hour)
    This module includes video-based instruction on the following topics:

    • Characteristics of the drugs commonly delivered via CRI for pain management
    • Creating a pain management plan (including combinations of drugs) for a patient
    • How to calculate the dose and rate of medications to be delivered via CRI (in both a syringe pump and fluid bag)

     

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