course
description
Veterinary Assisting is a rewarding career in
a growing field. As a Veterinary Assistant you
can work with animals and be a part of a professional
veterinary staff. According to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, the demand for professional veterinary
assistants will rise 39% by 2010.
Students in the online Veterinary Assistant program
will learn about the care of animals as well as
how to recognize signs of illness and disease.
The online program also covers interpersonal communication,
interaction with clients and their animals, as
well as assisting the veterinarian during examinations.
Course
Completion
Upon successful completion of this program, students
will:
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of
the veterinary assistant.
- Practice safety measures to prevent injury
to animals and their owners, as well as the veterinary
team.
- Communicate in an effective manner with the
veterinary team, animal owners, and visitors
to the veterinary clinic.
- Apply ethical and legal standards to issues
in the veterinary office.
Practice professional work habits.
- Understand proper office and compartment cleaning
methods for safety of animals and the veterinary
team.
- Identify the major breeds of various animals.
- Understand veterinary medical terminology.
- Perform office procedures related to the administration
of the veterinary office.
- Understand the importance of observation skills.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Understand the basics of responsible animal
care.
- Know how to handle animal specimens correctly
and process them accurately.
- Identify opportunities for employment in the
field of veterinary assisting.
- Students begin when they wish
- Students are assigned an instructor for one-on-one
assistance
- Students move at their own pace
- All materials are included
- The student work is evaluated; a 70% is required
for a certificate
- Students should complete the course within
90 days but may request an additional 90-day
extension
- Students will receive a certificate from the
school upon successful completion
The courses are self-paced. The instructors respond
to the student, not the other way around. Each
course has a set of lessons and exams.
More information and a demo of how the course operates
can be obtained at http://www.gatlineducation.com/veterinaryassistant.htm.
Course
Fees and Materials
Tuition for this program is $1,895 per person.
All materials included..
NOTE: No refunds are available after you
are registered.
Loan information available at http://www.collegeloanapplication.com.
Registration is easy:
- Register online.
- Print out and complete the application and
submit it by mail or fax.
- Call our office at 1-877-450-1841 or (701)
777-4269.
- Apply in person at Gustafson Hall on the University
of North Dakota campus.
Note: Registration will not be
processed until payment is received unless prior
arrangements have been made with the Office of
Certificate Programs.
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