118 - Veterinary Technology (AAS)

Critical Thinking

Critical thinking sufficient for clinical judgement

Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations. Develop nursing care plans. Demonstrate problem solving skills, Adapt to stressful situations.

Interpersonal

Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with patients, clients, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds

Establish rapport with patients/clients and colleagues. Recognize appropriate boundaries in relationships with patients/clients and colleagues.

Communication

Communication abilities for interaction with others orally and in writing

Explain treatment procedures, initiate health teaching, document and interpret nursing actions and patient/client responses. Team-building skills.

Mobility

Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room, maneuver in small spaces, and provide assistance to patients

Move around in patient and treatment areas. Administer CPR. Provide physical assistance to clients and colleagues to ensure safety within the environment. Ability to prevent or escape injury caused by animals (e.g., biting, kicking, stampeding).

Motor Skills

Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe, effective nursing care in a timely manner

Use of instruments, supplies, safety devices, and communication equipment in the care of patients. Performance of nursing care, surgical assistance, and laboratory techniques.

Hearing

Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs.

Auditory ability sufficient to hear ausculatory sounds, monitor alarms, and monitor and assess health emergency signals and cries for help .Hear needs/warning sounds from animals and humans of impending danger/injury.

Visual

Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in nursing care

Observe patients for expected and unexpected physical and emotional responses to nursing and medical treatment regimens. Use of diagnostic equipment such as a microscope, thermometer, refractometer, etc.

Tactile

Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment and performance of nursing duties in a timely manner.

Perform palpation functions of physical exam. Administer oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications. Insert and remove tubes and perform wound care management. Surgical assistance.

Physical Condition

Physical ability and stamina sufficient to restrain, lift, and assist in the care of a variety of species of animals. Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions. Immune system competence.

Safely lift, position, and restrain animals and supplies for treatment. Surgical assistance. Daily clinical routine. Year-round treatment and care of outdoor animals. Exposure to a wide range of chemical and biological agents.

Safety

Must have the processing and physical capability to recognize and act/react appropriately to situations that may be of danger to animals and other humans. Must be able to recognize and properly apply appropriate restraint and handling techniques to prevent injury to self, others and animals in their care.

Must be able to perform tasks pertinent to the profession including exercising, restraining, or otherwise interacting with animals in a safe and effective manner. Professional standards must be applied to interactions, and students must be able to comprehend and follow multi-step instructions.