2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Veterinary Assisting
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8115110	
CIP Number	0151080810	
Grade Level	9-12, 30, 31	
Standard Length	5 credits	
Teacher Certification	AGRICUTUR 1 @2
VET ASSIST 7G	
CTSO	FFA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	31-9096 - Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
29-2056 - Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the veterinary assisting industry: planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety and environmental issues.  The program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed as veterinary assistants. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting three occupational completion points.  Planned and Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) must be provided through one or more of the following:  (1) directed laboratory experience, (2) student project, (3) placement for experience, or (4) cooperative education.

The following table illustrates the secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Length	SOC Code	Level	Graduation Requirement	
A	8111510
8111540
8111550	Veterinary Assisting 1
Veterinary Assisting 2 
Veterinary Assisting 3	1 credit
1 credit
1 credit	
31-9096	3
3
3	VO
VO
VO	
B	8111520	Veterinary Assisting 4	1 credit	31-9096	3	VO	
C	8111530	Veterinary Assisting 5	1 credit	29-2056	3	VO	
(Graduation Requirement Abbreviations- EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, PA= Practical Arts, EC= Economics, VO= Career and Technical Education)

Academic Alignment Tables

Academic alignment is an ongoing, collaborative effort of professional educators specializing in the fields of science, mathematics, English/language arts, and Career and Technical Education (CTE). This initiative supports CTE programs by improving student performance through the integration of academic content within CTE courses. Career and Technical Education courses that have been aligned to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science and the Florida Standards for Mathematics and English/Language Arts will show the following data: the quantity of academic standards in the CTE course; the total number of standards contained in the academic course; and the percentage of alignment to the CTE course.

Courses	Anatomy/ Physiology
Honors	Astronomy     Solar/Galactic Honors	Biology 1	Chemistry 1	Earth-Space Science	Environmental Science	Genetics	Integrated Science	Marine Science 1 Honors	Physical Science	Physics 1	
Veterinary Assisting 1	4/87
5%	5/80
6%	30/83
36%	3/69
4%	21/67
31%	17/70
24%	8/69
12%	26/82
32%	12/66
18%	24/74
32%	3/72
4%	
Veterinary Assisting 2 	37/87
43%	3/80
4%	32/83
39%	1/69
1%	21/67
31%	4/70
6%	5/69
7%	25/82
30%	2/66
3%	22/74
32%	3/72
4%	
Veterinary Assisting 3	30/87
34%	26/80
33%	17/83
20%	25/69
36%	5/67
7%	29/70
41%	30/69
43%	9/82
11%	24/66
36%	7/74
9%	24/72
33%	
Veterinary Assisting 4	25/87
29%	23/80
29%	8/83
10%	22/69
32%	3/67
4%	25/70
36%	22/69
32%	3/82
4%	20/66
30%	4/74
5%	21/72
29%	
Veterinary Assisting 5	3/87
3%	2/80
3%	7/83
8%	2/69
3%	2/67
3%	9/70
13%	3/69
4%	3/82
4%	6/66
9%	2/74
3%	2/72
3%	
**   Alignment pending review    						#   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic course

Courses	Algebra 1	Algebra 2	Geometry	English 1	English 2	English 3	English 4	
Veterinary Assisting 1	10/67
15%	9/75
12%	8/54
15%	**	**	**	**	
Veterinary Assisting 2 	9/67
13%	9/75
12%	8/54
15%	**	**	**	**	
Veterinary Assisting 3	12/67
18%	9/75
12%	8/54
15%	**	**	**	**	
Veterinary Assisting 4	3/67
4%	2/75
3%	#	**	**	**	**	
Veterinary Assisting 5	12/67
18%	11/75
17%	8/54
15%	**	**	**	**	
**   Alignment pending review    			#   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic course

Florida Standards for Technical Subjects 

Florida Standards (FS) for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects are the critical reading and writing literacy standards designed for grade 6 and above. These standards are predicated on teachers of history/social studies, science, and technical subjects using their content area expertise to help students meet the particular challenges of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in their respective fields. It is important to note that the 6-12 literacy standards in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects are not meant to replace content standards in those areas but rather to supplement them.

This curriculum framework incorporates the grades 9-10 reading and writing literacy standards in the first two courses of this CTE program and grade 11-12 reading and writing literacy standards in the third and fourth courses of this CTE program. The standards for Mathematical Practices describe varieties of expertise that educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students. These practices rest on important “processes and proficiencies” with longstanding importance in mathematics education.  This curriculum framework incorporates the appropriate mathematical practices in the first four courses of this CTE program.  

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.SI.1.1 

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: http://www.cpalms.org/uploads/docs/standards/eld/SI.pdf.
For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting. 
02.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting.
03.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting.
04.0	Describe veterinary science and the role of animals in society. 
05.0	Describe the socioeconomic role of veterinary sciences on the companion animal livestock industries. 
06.0	Discuss the human-animal bond and its effects on human health. 
07.0	Demonstrate the proper use of veterinary science terminology.
08.0	Identify careers in the animal industry. 
09.0	Practice safety. 
10.0	Recognize normal and abnormal animal behaviors. 
11.0	Restrain and control companion and livestock animals. 
12.0	Identify common breeds of companion animals and husbandry practices 
13.0	Demonstrate human-relations, communications and leadership through FFA activities. 
14.0	Demonstrate basic first aid for companion and livestock animals. 
15.0	Demonstrate the use of tools, equipment,  and instruments in the veterinary science and companion animal industry 
16.0	Demonstrate proper techniques in taking vital signs.
17.0	Investigate the common breeds and husbandry practices for several species of animals
18.0	Identify parts and functions of various systems of common companion and livestock animals. 
19.0	Explain the various methods of animal identification.
20.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting.
21.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting.
22.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting.
23.0	Demonstrate knowledge of animal control and animal welfare organizations.
24.0	Describe the problems, causes, and solutions of animal overpopulation. 
25.0	Locate and interpret animal-related laws, in state statutes, or local ordinances  
26.0	Identify the different digestive systems of animals and the nutritional requirements of selected species.
27.0	Explain the reproductive system and breeding of common companion and livestock animals.
28.0	Investigate the common husbandry practices and daily care of companion animals and exotic animals and fish.
29.0	Demonstrate knowledge of preventive medicine and disease control.
30.0	Demonstrate human-relations, communications, leadership and employability skills. 
31.0	Differentiate between animal welfare and animal rights. 
32.0	Explain the role of animals in research. 
33.0	Maintain and analyze records. 
34.0	Explain proper sanitation for animal facilities 
35.0	Explain diagnostic testing and use of equipment 
36.0	Describe internal and external parasites and control methods. 
37.0	Groom selected companion and livestock animals. 
38.0	Describe exotic animals and the effects of captivity on them. 
39.0	Assess techniques used in surgical assisting and surgical preparation.
40.0	Explain principles of pharmacology 
41.0	Explain proper methods of syringe and hypodermic needle use.

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Veterinary Assisting 1
Course Number: 	8111510
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in areas such as the history of the animal industry; applied scientific and technological concepts; safety; terminology; careers; breed identification; animal care and human relations skills.

Florida Standards	Correlation to CTE Program Standard #	
01.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting.		
01.01	Key Ideas and Details		
01.01.1	Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or descriptions.
LAFS.910.RST.1.1		
01.01.2	Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide an accurate summary of the text.
LAFS.910.RST.1.2		
01.01.3	Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.
LAFS.910.RST.1.3		
01.02	Craft and Structure		
01.02.1	Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts and topics.
LAFS.910.RST.2.4		
01.02.2	Analyze the structure of the relationships among concepts in a text, including relationships among key terms (e.g., force, friction, reaction force, energy).
LAFS.910.RST.2.5		
01.02.3	Analyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, defining the question the author seeks to address.
LAFS.910.RST.2.6		
01.03	Integration of Knowledge and Ideas		
01.03.1	Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words.
LAFS.910.RST.3.7		
01.03.2	Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text support the author’s claim or a recommendation for solving a scientific or technical problem.
LAFS.910.RST.3.8		
01.03.3	Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to those from other sources (including their own experiments), noting when the findings support or contradict previous explanations or accounts.
LAFS.910.RST.3.9		
01.04	Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity		
01.04.1	By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] in the grades 9–10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
01.04.2	By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] at the high end of the grades 9–10 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
LAFS.910.RST.4.10		
02.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting.		
02.01	Text Types and Purposes		
02.01.1	Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
LAFS.910.WHST.1.1		
02.01.2	Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
LAFS.910.WHST.1.2		
02.02	Production and Distribution of Writing		
02.02.1	Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
LAFS.910.WHST.2.4		
02.02.2	Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
LAFS.910.WHST.2.5		
02.02.3	Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
LAFS.910.WHST.2.6		
02.03	Research to Build and Present Knowledge		
02.03.1	Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
LAFS.910.WHST.3.7		
02.03.2	Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
LAFS.910.WHST.3.8		
02.03.3	Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
LAFS.910.WHST.3.9		
02.04	Range of Writing		
02.04.1	Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
LAFS.910.WHST.4.10		
03.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting.		
03.01	Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MAFS.K12.MP.1.1		
03.02	Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
MAFS.K12.MP.2.1		
03.03	Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MAFS.K12.MP.3.1		
03.04	Model with mathematics.
MAFS.K12.MP.4.1		
03.05	Use appropriate tools strategically.
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1		
03.06	Attend to precision.
MAFS.K12.MP.6.1		
03.07	Look for and make use of structure.
MAFS.K12.MP.7.1		
03.08	Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
MAFS.K12.MP.8.1		

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Benchmarks that appear in italics within the framework are skills or competencies that have been taken directly from the Skills Competency Validation list. Contact the Florida Veterinary Medical Association for the most up to date skills list.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	National Standards	
04.0	Describe veterinary science and the role of animals in society – the students will be able to:				
04.01	Define veterinary science.		SC.912.N.1.2
SC.912.N.2.1 SC.912.N.4.1  		
04.02	Identify key components in the domestication of animals. 		SC.912.L.15.3,13 SC.912.N.4.1  		
04.03	Choose current issues facing the animal industry today and describe the effect of each on society.		SC.916.L.14.6 SC.912.L.15.13, 15 SC.912.L.16.7,10
SC.912.L.17.11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 
SC.912.N.4.1 SC.912.L.15.12,13 		
05.0	Describe the socioeconomic role of veterinary sciences on the  companion animal and livestock industries – the students will be able to:  				
05.01	Summarize the history of the veterinary science, companion animal and livestock industry.		SC.912.N.4.1, 2		
05.02	Discuss the role of companion animals on the veterinary science industry.		SC.912.L.16.10 SC.912.N.4.1, 2, 		
05.03	Discuss the role of livestock animals on the veterinary science industry.		SC.912.L.14.6 SC912.L.16.10 SC.912.L.17.11,12 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,
SC.912.N.4.1, 2		
06.0	Discuss the human-animal bond and its effects on human health – the students will be able to:				
06.01	Describe the human-animal bond and its influence on veterinary care. 				
06.02	Compare and contrast different types of human-animal bonds for companion animals, working animals and livestock. 		SC.912.N.4.2		
06.03	Discuss the positive health effects on people resulting from their interaction with animals.		SC.912.N.4.1, 2		
06.04	Discuss programs that use human-animal interaction as a therapy tool.		SC.912.N.4.1, 2		
06.05	Describe the characteristics of animals used in the animal-facilitated therapy programs.		SC.912.N.4.1, 2		
06.06	Describe national and local programs that use animal-facilitated therapy.		SC.912.N.4.1, 2		
06.07	Discuss stages of grief of animal loss.		SC.912.N.4.1, 2		
07.0	Demonstrate the proper use of veterinary science terminology – the students will be able to:				
07.01	Define common veterinary and medical terms, including directional terminology.				
07.02	Compile a list of prefixes, suffixes, and root words for veterinary medical terminology.				
07.03	Categorize gender and species-related terminology.		SC.912.L.15.5,6,7		
07.04	List common medical and veterinary abbreviations 				
08.0	Identify careers in the animal industry – the students will be able to:				
08.01	Differentiate between entry and advanced level animal-industry careers.				
08.02	Identify professional organizations and trade journals in the animal industry.				
08.03	Investigate career opportunities in the veterinary science, companion animal, and large animal industry; also identify degree or credential needed to prepare for those careers.				
08.04	Using national or state credentialing agencies as a reference, distinguish between a Veterinary Assistant, Credentialed Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician, Credentialed Veterinary Technician, and Veterinary Technologist.				
08.05	Investigate requirements necessary to earn and maintain Veterinary Assisting Certification. 				
09.0	Practice safety – the students will be able to:				
09.01	Recognize and avoid potential safety hazards (physical, chemical, biological and zoonotic). 		SC.912.N.1.1		
09.02	Utilize proper safety precautions and procedures when working in the hospital and/or animal handling areas. 		SC.912.N.1.1		
09.03	Demonstrate knowledge on how to use personal protective equipment- PPE (wears gloves, goggles, face mask, ear plugs, apron, gown, cap, and shoe covers when needed) 		SC.912.N.1.1		
09.04	Locate and demonstrates use of an eye wash solution or station 		SC.912.N.1.1		
09.05	Locate first aid kit and fire extinguisher 		SC.912.N.1.1		
09.06	Explain OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) and its regulations pertaining to a veterinary practice, including sanitation, safety of employees and the employee’s right to know of potential work place hazards through SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and the written hazard communication plan 		SC.912.N.1.1		
09.07	Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA regulations regarding the handling, placement and disposition of sharps and bio-hazardous material 				
09.08	Handle and uses disposable “sharps” containers in a safe manner 				
09.09	Explain correct labeling of secondary containers with appropriate safety information 		SC.912.N.1.1		
09.10	Practice safety precautions around animals, list the most common causes of animal related accidents.				
10.0	Recognize normal and abnormal animal behaviors – the students will be able to:				
10.01	Identify instinctive and learned behaviors.				
10.02	Differentiate between normal and abnormal behavioral characteristics of animals.		SC.912.N.1.1		
10.03	Recognize signs of aggressive animal behaviors.		SC.912.N.1.1		
10.04	Describe behavioral changes due to aging.				
11.0	Restrain and control companion and livestock animals – the students will be able to:				
11.01	Discuss  the proper method for placing large animals in a stall, paddock, and trailer. 				
11.02	Safely handle and restrain dogs, cats, and other animals for exams, procedures, and treatment to prevent undue stress or harm to either animals or humans.
•	Lifting positioning and restraining animals
•	Position an animal in sternal dorsal and lateral recumbency
•	restraint of a small dog on an exam table
•	restraint of a cat on an exam table
•	restraint of a large dog on and exam table, lift table, and on the floor
•	place a lead on a dog slip lead and standard leash				
11.03	Demonstrate verbal and physical restraint of animals. 				
11.04	Demonstrate how to match appropriate level of restraint for an individual animal’s level of resistance and situation.				
11.05	Explain appropriate methods for placing and removing animals from kennels 				
11.06	Identify venipuncture sites and accepted restraint for companion and livestock animals; [ex. cephalic vein (cat & dog), jugular vein (cat & dog), femoral vein (cat), saphenous vein (dog)jugular (horse & goat), tail (cow & pig)]				
11.07	Demonstrate use of muzzle on a dog using commercial, leash, and gauze muzzles of appropriate size.				
11.08	Demonstrate currently accepted standards for restraint of the cat including towels, scruff technique, commercial muzzles, cat bags, leather gloves, and the squeeze cage 				
11.09	Explain methods of restraint for exotic and avian animals.				
11.10	Identify the appropriate restraining methods for the following:
•	Halter, tie and lead horses and cattle
•	Application of twitch, nose tongs
•	Restrain sheep, goats and swine
•	Restrain poultry
				
11.11	Discuss chemical restraints of animals.				
12.0	Identify common breeds of companion animals and husbandry practices. – the students will be able to:				
12.01	Identify canine breeds and list breed characteristics and husbandry practices.		SC.912.L.15.3, 4, 5, 		
12.02	Identify feline breeds and list breed characteristics and husbandry practices.		SC.912.L.15.3, 4, 5, 		
13.0	Demonstrate human-relations, communications and leadership through FFA activities – the student will be able to:				
13.01	Identify the opportunities for leadership development available through the National FFA Organization and/or professional organizations.				
13.02	Delineate the major events in the history of the FFA.				
13.03	Develop, implement, and maintain work-based learning through a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program.  				
13.04	Collect, interpret, and analyze data using an organized record-keeping system	MAFS.912.S-IC.2.5 
MAFS.912.S-ID.3.9 
MAFS.912.S-ID.1.3	SC.912.N.1.1		

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Veterinary Assisting 2
Course Number: 	8111540
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas such as basic first aid; scientific and technological; tools and equipment; breed identification; and functions of systems.

Florida Standards	Correlation to CTE Program Standard #	
01.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting		
01.01	Key Ideas and Details		
01.01.1	Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or descriptions.
LAFS.910.RST.1.1		
01.01.2	Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide an accurate summary of the text.
LAFS.910.RST.1.2		
01.01.3	Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.
LAFS.910.RST.1.3		
01.02	Craft and Structure		
01.02.1	Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts and topics.
LAFS.910.RST.2.4		
01.02.2	Analyze the structure of the relationships among concepts in a text, including relationships among key terms (e.g., force, friction, reaction force, energy).
LAFS.910.RST.2.5		
01.02.3	Analyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, defining the question the author seeks to address.
LAFS.910.RST.2.6		
01.03	Integration of Knowledge and Ideas		
01.03.1	Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words.
LAFS.910.RST.3.7		
01.03.2	Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text support the author’s claim or a recommendation for solving a scientific or technical problem.
LAFS.910.RST.3.8		
01.03.3	Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to those from other sources (including their own experiments), noting when the findings support or contradict previous explanations or accounts.
LAFS.910.RST.3.9		
01.04	Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity		
01.04.1	By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] in the grades 9–10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
01.04.2	By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] at the high end of the grades 9–10 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
LAFS.910.RST.4.10		
02.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting		
02.01	Text Types and Purposes		
02.01.1	Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
LAFS.910.WHST.1.1		
02.01.2	Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
LAFS.910.WHST.1.2		
02.02	Production and Distribution of Writing		
02.02.1	Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
LAFS.910.WHST.2.4		
02.02.2	Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
LAFS.910.WHST.2.5		
02.02.3	Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
LAFS.910.WHST.2.6		
02.03	Research to Build and Present Knowledge		
02.03.1	Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
LAFS.910.WHST.3.7		
02.03.2	Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
LAFS.910.WHST.3.8		
02.03.3	Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
LAFS.910.WHST.3.9		
02.04	Range of Writing		
02.04.1	Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
LAFS.910.WHST.4.10		
03.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting		
03.01	Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MAFS.K12.MP.1.1		
03.02	Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
MAFS.K12.MP.2.1		
03.03	Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MAFS.K12.MP.3.1		
03.04	Model with mathematics.
MAFS.K12.MP.4.1		
03.05	Use appropriate tools strategically.
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1		
03.06	Attend to precision.
MAFS.K12.MP.6.1		
03.07	Look for and make use of structure.
MAFS.K12.MP.7.1		
03.08	Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
MAFS.K12.MP.8.1		

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Benchmarks that appear in italics within the framework are skills or competencies that have been taken directly from the Skills Competency Validation list. Contact the Florida Veterinary Medical Association for the most up to date skills list.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	National Standards	
14.0	Demonstrate basic first aid for companion and livestock animals – the students will be able to:				
14.01	Recognize emergency health (physical and behavioral) status.		SC.912.N.1.1		
14.02	Describe procedures to restrain and move injured animals.		SC.912.N.1.1		
14.03	Demonstrate hemorrhage control.		SC.912.L.14.35		
14.04	Dress wounds and punctures.		SC.912.N.1.1		
14.05	Demonstrate the correct emergency procedures for shock, burns, heatstroke, and fractures.		SC.912.N.1.1		
14.06	Demonstrate companion animal CPR.		SC.912.N.1.1		
14.07	Recognize allergic reactions and toxicity				
15.0	Demonstrate the use of tools, equipment,  and instruments in the veterinary science and companion animal industry – the students will be able to:				
15.01	Identify, demonstrate and maintain the proper tools, equipment, and instruments for common veterinary procedures. 		SC.912.L.14.4, SC.912.N.1.1		
15.02	Demonstrate the ability to use an equipment or instrument manual.		SC.912.L.14.4, SC.912.N.1.1		
16.0	Demonstrate proper techniques in taking vital signs – the student will be able to:				
16.01	Obtain and record the TPR (temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate) , MM (mucus membrane color), CRT(capillary refill time) with minimal discomfort to pet. 	MAFS.912.A-CED.1.4	SC.912.N.1.1		
16.02	Demonstrate how to use, clean, and store thermometers. 		SC.912.N.1.1		
16.03	Identify normal and abnormal range for each parameter (TPR, MM, and CRT). 		SC.912.N.1.1		
17.0	Investigate the common breeds and husbandry practices for several species of animals – the students will be able to:				
17.01	Identify bovine breeds and their characteristics, and husbandry practices.		SC.912.L.14.6		
17.02	Identify ovine breeds and their characteristics and husbandry practices.		SC.912.L.14.6		
17.03	Identify caprine breeds and their characteristics and husbandry practices.		SC.912.L.14.6		
17.04	Identify porcine breeds and their characteristics and husbandry practices.		SC.912.L.14.6		
17.05	Identify equine breeds and their characteristics and husbandry practices.		SC.912.L.14.6		
17.06	Identify poultry breeds and their characteristics and husbandry practices.		SC.912.L.14.6		
18.0	Identify parts and functions of various systems of common companion and livestock animals – the students will be able to:				
18.01	Identify internal and external anatomy of common companion and livestock animals. 		SC.912.L.14.11, 16
		
18.02	Identify parts and functions of the following systems of animals using correct terminology:		SC.912.L.14.43,44		
18.02.1	Identify the general function of the respiratory system and the major organs 		SC.912.L.14.13,14		
18.02.2	Identify the general function of the skeletal system and the major bones of the axial and appendicular skeleton 		SC.912.L.14.16,17,18,19,20		
18.02.3	Identify the general function of the muscular system and major groups of muscles 		SC.912.L.14.45,46 SC.912.L.18.11		
18.02.4	Identify the general function of the digestive system and the major organs 		SC.912.L.14.34,35,36,37,38,39		
18.02.5	Identify the general function of the cardiovascular system and the major organs 		SC.912.L.14.43,44		
18.02.6	Identify the general function of the respiratory system and the major organs		SC.912.L.14.43,44		
18.02.7	Identify the general function of the endocrine and the major organs 		SC.912.L.14.29, 31, 32		
18.02.8	Identify the general function of the urinary system and the major organs 		SC.912.L.14.47,48		
18.02.9	Identify the general function of the reproductive system and both male and female organs 		SC.912.L.14.33 SC.912.L.15.12,13,15 
SC.912.L.16.13		
18.02.10	Identify the general function of the nervous system and the major organs 		SC.912.L.14.21,22,24,25,26,27,28,49, 50		
18.02.11	Identify the general function of the integumentary system and the major organs 		SC.912.L.14.11, 51		
18.02.12	Explain the differences in the teeth and eating habits for omnivores, carnivores and herbivores 		SC.912.L.14.45,46 SC.912.N.1.1		
19.0	Explain the various methods of animal identification – the student will be able to:				
19.01	Explain types of identification tags and their use. 		SC.912.L.17.13		
19.02	Explain the use of microchips for animal identification. 				
19.03	Explain types of tattoos for animals and the use in both companion and production animals. 		SC.912.L.17.13		
19.04	Explain the types of ear tags and their use in production animals. 		SC.912.L.17.13		
19.05	Explain types of ear notching and use for identification. 				

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Veterinary Assisting 3
Course Number: 	8111550
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas animal digestive systems; animal breeding; animal control; animal overpopulation; animal related laws; and breeds.

Florida Standards	Correlation to CTE Program Standard #	
20.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting		
20.01	Key Ideas and Details		
20.01.1	Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.1		
20.01.2	Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide an accurate summary of the text.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.2		
20.01.3	Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.3		
20.02	Craft and Structure		
20.02.1	Determine the meaning of symbols key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 11–12 texts and topics.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.4		
20.02.2	Analyze how the text structures information or ideas into categories or hierarchies, demonstrating understanding of the information or ideas.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.5		
20.02.3	Analyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, identifying important issues that remain unresolved.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.6		
20.03	Integration of Knowledge and Ideas		
20.03.1	Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g. quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.7		
20.03.2	Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.8		
20.03.3	Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.9		
20.04	Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity		
20.04.1	By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] in the grades 11–CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
20.04.2	By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] at the high end of the grades 11–CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.
LAFS.1112.RST.4.10		
21.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting		
21.01	Text Types and Purposes		
21.01.1	Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.1		
21.01.2	Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.2		
21.02	Production and Distribution of Writing		
21.02.1	Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.4		
21.02.2	Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.5		
21.02.3	Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.6		
21.03	Research to Build and Present Knowledge		
21.03.1	Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.7		
21.03.2	Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.8		
21.03.3	Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.9		
21.04	Range of Writing		
21.04.1	Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
LAFS.1112.WHST.4.10		
22.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting		
22.01	Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MAFS.K12.MP.1.1		
22.02	Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
MAFS.K12.MP.2.1		
22.03	Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MAFS.K12.MP.3.1		
22.04	Model with mathematics.
MAFS.K12.MP.4.1		
22.05	Use appropriate tools strategically.
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1		
22.06	Attend to precision.
MAFS.K12.MP.6.1		
22.07	Look for and make use of structure.
MAFS.K12.MP.7.1		
22.08	Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
MAFS.K12.MP.8.1		

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Benchmarks that appear in italics within the framework are skills or competencies that have been taken directly from the Skills Competency Validation list. Contact the Florida Veterinary Medical Association for the most up to date skills list.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	National Standards	
23.0	Demonstrate knowledge of animal control and animal welfare organizations – the students will be able to:				
23.01	Differentiate between animal control agencies and animal welfare organizations.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.1.4 SC.912.N.2.2		
23.02	Describe the responsibilities and goals of animal control agencies and animal welfare organizations		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.1.4 SC.912.N.2.2		
23.03	Identify and locate local animal control agencies and animal welfare organizations.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.1.4 SC.912.N.2.2		
24.0	Describe the problems, causes, and solutions of animal overpopulation – the students will be able to:				
24.01	Explain the cause and effect of overpopulation in animals.	MAFS.912.S-ID.3.9	SC.912.L.17.1,5,6,8,11,13 SC.912.N.4.1,2		
24.02	Define euthanasia and describe its role in animal overpopulation.		SC.912.L.17.13		
24.03	Explain the pet owners’ and societies’ responsibilities concerning animal overpopulation.		SC.912.N.4.1,2 SC.912.L.17.13		
24.04	Discuss the medical benefits of spaying and neutering.		SC.912.L.17.13		
25.0	Locate and interpret animal-related laws, in state statutes, or local ordinances  – the students will be able to:				
25.01	Describe local animal control laws.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1,2		
25.02	Describe permitting requirements for exotic and wildlife animals.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1,2		
25.03	Demonstrate knowledge of local and state animal regulations.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1,2		
25.04	Determine the legal limitations of duties of an employee in the animal services industry.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1,2		
25.05	Identify when an Animal Health Certificate is required.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1,2		
25.06	Explain the laws governing the sale of animals and the disposal of animals.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1,2		
25.07	List the legal options for euthanasia. 		SC.912.N.4.1,2		
25.08	List the legal options for disposal of the pet’s body. 		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1,2		
26.0	Identify the different digestive systems of animals and the nutritional requirements of selected species – the students will be able to:				
26.01	Differentiate between ruminants and non-ruminants (monogastric and hind gut fermentors). 		SC.912.L.14.45,46 SC.912.L.18.2,3,4,11 SC.912.N.1.1		
26.02	Differentiate the teeth and eating habits of omnivores, carnivores, and herbivores.		SC.912.L.14.45,46 SC.912.N.1.1		
26.03	Describe the basic nutritional requirements of selected species.		SC.912.L.18.2,3,4		
26.04	Analyze different feed labels and identify feed ingredients.	MAFS.912.A-CED.1.4 MAFS.912.N-Q.1.1, 3 MAFS.912.N-VM.3.6,7,8			
26.05	Explain the appropriate storage for dry and canned dog or cat food. 				
26.06	Explain nutritional needs based on life stage and size of animal and choose appropriate food and amount for specific animals for general care. 				
26.07	Explain potential problems with feeding therapeutic foods incorrectly or to the wrong patient.		SC.912.N.1.1		
27.0	Explain the reproductive system and breeding of common companion and livestock animals – the students will be able to:				
27.01	Explain the male and female reproductive systems of common companion and livestock animals.		SC.912.L.14.33 SC.912.L.16.13		
27.02	Determine sex of animals.		SC.912.L.14.33 SC.912.L.16.13		
27.03	Determine appropriate age or weight for breeding.		SC.912.L.14.33 SC.912.L.16.13		
27.04	Identify gestation length.		SC.912.L.14.33 SC.912.L.16.13		
27.05	Describe estrous cycle.		SC.912.L.14.33 SC.912.L.16.13		
27.06	Describe breeding techniques (ex. Natural, artificial insemination etc….)		SC.912.L.14.33 SC.912.L.15.9		
27.07	Identify selection criteria of males and females for reproduction.		SC.912.L.15.9,15  SC.912.L.16.1,2		
27.08	Describe care of breeding stock.				
28.0	Investigate the common husbandry practices and daily care of companion animals and exotic animals and fish – the students will be able to:				
28.01	Describe breeds, characteristics and husbandry and care of guinea pigs.				
28.02	Describe breeds, characteristics and husbandry and care of chinchillas and degus.				
28.03	Describe breeds, characteristics and husbandry and care of ferrets.				
28.04	Describe breeds, characteristics and husbandry and care of amphibians.				
28.05	Describe breeds, characteristics and husbandry and care of reptiles.				
28.06	Describe breeds, characteristics and husbandry and care of birds.				
28.07	Describe breeds, characteristics and husbandry and care of fish.				
28.08	Describe breeds, characteristics and husbandry and care of avian species.		SC.912.L.15.4, 5, 6		
28.09	Describe breeds, characteristics and husbandry and care of reptile species. 		SC.912.L.15.4, 5, 6		
28.10	Describe breeds, characteristics and husbandry and care of fish.		SC.912.L.15.4, 5, 6		
28.11	Describe breeds, characteristics and husbandry and care of rabbits.				
28.12	Describe breeds, characteristics and husbandry and care of rodents.				
29.0	Demonstrate knowledge of preventive medicine and disease control- the students will be able to:				
29.01	Describe the importance of preventive medicine for animal health.				
29.02	Differentiate between healthy and sick animals.				
29.03	Describe common infectious and noninfectious diseases of animals to include bacterial, viral, fungal, prion and zoonotic.				
29.04	Describe vaccinations available for disease prevention and vaccination procedures.				
29.05	Describe isolation or quarantine procedures for new or sick animals.
•	Describe methods of preventive medicine and quarantine for disease control in a kennel, cattery, paddock, rabbitry, and zoo.				
29.06	Discuss the terms immunology and active and passive immunity as it applies to disease and vaccination.				
29.07	Describe concepts for periodic health check-up.				
29.08	List and discuss common zoonotic diseases. 				
30.0	Demonstrate human-relations, communications, leadership and employability skills – the students will be able to:				
30.01	Follow oral and written directions with understanding; ask questions that clarify directions, as needed.				
30.02	Communicate effectively in verbal, written, and nonverbal modes; demonstrate effective telephone skills.				
30.03	Conduct small, informal, formal, and group meetings using basic parliamentary procedure.				
30.04	Identify the opportunities for leadership development available through an appropriate student and/or professional organization.				
30.05	Demonstrate acceptable employee hygiene habits.				
30.06	Complete pertinent forms for employment, such as a resume, a job application, a W-4 form.				
30.07	Demonstrate job interview techniques.				
30.08	Student avoids misrepresentation, slander, violating client confidentiality, substandard patient care, substance abuse, or animal abuse/neglect. 				
30.09	Explain the veterinarian-client-patient relationships 				
30.10	Explain the importance of keeping their credentials current with continuing education credits 				
30.11	Conforms to safety and professional dress code by dressing in well- fitting scrubs or uniforms, closed- toed shoes, avoids excessive or loose jewelry, or excessive and visible body-piercings or tattoos, avoids long or fake nails, and keeps hair short or tied back. 				
30.12	Actively observe his/her working environment and animals, promptly reporting observations and concerns to the veterinary technician or veterinarian as needed. 				
30.13	Demonstrate initiative to complete tasks.				
30.14	Accurately follow both oral and written instructions. 				
30.15	Discuss ways to resolve complaints or conflicts with either pet owners/clients or co-workers in a professional manner.				

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Veterinary Assisting 4
Course Number: 	8111520
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of animal welfare and rights; research; record keeping; disease and parasites.

Florida Standards	Correlation to CTE Program Standard #	
22.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting		
22.01	Key Ideas and Details		
22.01.1	Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.1		
22.01.2	Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide an accurate summary of the text.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.2		
22.01.3	Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.3		
22.02	Craft and Structure		
22.02.1	Determine the meaning of symbols key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 11–12 texts and topics.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.4		
22.02.2	Analyze how the text structures information or ideas into categories or hierarchies, demonstrating understanding of the information or ideas.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.5		
22.02.3	Analyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, identifying important issues that remain unresolved.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.6		
22.03	Integration of Knowledge and Ideas		
22.03.1	Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g. quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.7		
22.03.2	Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.8		
22.03.3	Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.9		
22.04	Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity		
22.04.1	By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] in the grades 11–CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
22.04.2	By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] at the high end of the grades 11–CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.
LAFS.1112.RST.4.10		
23.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting		
23.01	Text Types and Purposes		
23.01.1	Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.1		
23.01.2	Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.2		
23.02	Production and Distribution of Writing		
23.02.1	Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.4		
23.02.2	Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.5		
23.02.3	Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.6		
23.03	Research to Build and Present Knowledge		
23.03.1	Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.7		
23.03.2	Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.8		
23.03.3	Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.9		
23.04	Range of Writing		
23.04.1	Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
LAFS.1112.WHST.4.10		
24.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting.		
24.01	Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MAFS.K12.MP.1.1		
24.02	Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
MAFS.K12.MP.2.1		
24.03	Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MAFS.K12.MP.3.1		
24.04	Model with mathematics.
MAFS.K12.MP.4.1		
24.05	Use appropriate tools strategically.
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1		
24.06	Attend to precision.
MAFS.K12.MP.6.1		
24.07	Look for and make use of structure.
MAFS.K12.MP.7.1		
24.08	Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
MAFS.K12.MP.8.1		

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Benchmarks that appear in italics within the framework are skills or competencies that have been taken directly from the Skills Competency Validation list. Contact the Florida Veterinary Medical Association for the most up to date skills list.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	National Standards	
31.0	Differentiate between animal welfare and animal rights – the students will be able to:				
31.01	Define animal welfare and animal rights. 		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1		
31.02	Compare and contrast between animal welfare and animal rights.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1 SC.912.N.1.1		
31.03	Identify animal welfare and animal rights advocate groups.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1 SC.912.N.1.4		
31.04	Debate current events concerning animal welfare and animal rights.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1 SC.912.N.1.1,4		
31.05	Describe animal cruelty and the consequences of cruel treatment of animals.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1		
32.0	Explain the role of animals in research – the students will be able to:				
32.01	Describe the history of the role of animals in research.		SC.912.L.16.10; SC.912.N.4.1		
32.02	Discuss medical advances made possible through the use of animals in research.		SC.912.L.16.10; SC.912.N.4.1,2		
32.03	Define USDA and explain its roles in using animals for research.		SC.912.L.16.10; SC.912.N.4.1,2		
32.04	Describe the role of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) with regard to animal research facilities.		SC.912.L.16.10; SC.912.N.4.1		
32.05	Explain the controversy over using animals in research.		SC.912.L.16.10; SC.912.N.4.1,2		
32.06	Identify organizations that are in favor of and those that are against the use of animals in research.		SC.912.L.16.10; SC.912.N.4.1		
32.07	Develop a personal position on the use of animals in research and support that position.		SC.912.L.16.10; SC.912.N.4.1,2		
32.08	Explain how biotechnology has affected animal research.		SC.912.L.16.10; SC.912.N.4.1,2		
32.09	Debate the use of cloning for research purposes.		SC.912.L.16.10; SC.912.N.4.1,2		
33.0	Maintain and analyze records – the students will be able to:				
33.01	Discuss the legal requirements of maintaining animal health records, and maintain and analyze animal health records.		SC.912.N.1.1		
33.02	Maintain and analyze basic business records (inventory, depreciation, receipts, expenses), using computer applications.	MAFS.912.S-ID.3.9 MAFS.912.S-IC.2.6 MAFS.912.F-IF.3.8(B)  MAFS.912.F-LE.1.1(B,C)			
33.03	Explain the process of scheduling appointments. 				
33.04	Demonstrate admissions and discharges for boarders or non-medical cases. 				
33.05	Demonstrate filing and retrieving of records from both numerical and alphabetical filing systems. 				
33.06	Demonstrate computer and keyboarding skills. 				
33.07	Demonstrate data collection from organized records. 				
33.08	Discuss legal requirements of veterinary medical records to include:: (1)establish veterinarian-client-patient relationship, (2)contain owner and patient information, (3)contain patient history, and (4) contain contemporaneously written medical procedures 				
33.09	Describe the duties of an office or hospital staff member as outlined by NAVTA which includes:
•	Greet pet owner/client, identifies his/herself by name and as veterinary assistant in a professional manner 
•	Obtain or confirm pet owner/client and pet information including pet owner/client’s name, address and phone numbers; pet’s name, species, breed, color, sex and neutered/not neutered, and age or birth date  
•	Discuss process for recording new information and/or confirms existing information on medical record using appropriate medical terminology and concise notations. Include current date and reason for appointment. 
•	Obtain and record the pet’s vital signs (TPR, MM, & CRT) and weight with minimal restraint to the pet. 
•	Leave the exam room courteously indicating the veterinarian will be right in. 				
33.10	Explain the importance of client/patient confidentiality.				
34.0	Explain proper sanitation for animal facilities– the students will be able to:				
34.01	Demonstrate proper sanitation techniques for an examination room, hospital facilities, surgical suites, kennel, cattery, paddock, rabbit hutch, and zoo. 				
34.01.01	 Keep assigned work areas clean and organized 				
34.01.02	Explain sanitary procedures including physical cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing 				
34.01.03	Demonstrate proper cleaning protocols for kennels, runs, and enclosures including cleaning and disinfecting all sides of the kennel (floor, ceiling, walls, & door) and all items in the kennel (bowls, blankets, toys, etc.) 				
34.01.04	List precautions to take when mixing or using multiple cleaning and disinfecting agents i.e. NEVER mix bleach with ammonia containing cleaners or disinfectants 				
34.01.05	Change bedding materials in a timely and efficient manner. 				
34.01.06	Demonstrate of the proper disposal of bedding and waste materials. 				
34.01.07	Notify supervisor of needed repair or maintenance on cages, kennels, or stalls 				
35.0	Explain diagnostic testing and use of equipment – the students will be able to:				
35.01	Explain the proper placement of a slide in the microscope and focus on 100X and 400X magnification 		SC.912.L.14.4, SC.912.N.1.1		
35.02	Explain appropriate materials for cleaning the microscope 		SC.912.L.14.4, SC.912.N.1.1		
35.03	Demonstrate the centrifugation of a sample 		SC.912.N.1.1		
35.04	Explain the purpose of the blood analyzer machine.		SC.912.N.1.1		
35.05	Explain a urinalysis including: 				
35.05.01	List methods for urine collection commonly used in the veterinary practice 				
35.05.02	Collect a free-caught urine sample using proper techniques for dogs 				
35.05.03	Identify time and storage parameters for urine samples 				
35.05.04	List precautions and safety factors in handling urine samples including personal protection equipment 				
35.06	Explain fecal test including:				
35.06.01	Explain methods of collecting fecal samples. 				
35.06.02	Identify time and storage parameters for fecal samples. 				
35.06.03	Identify appropriate volume of feces for each method of testing. 				
35.06.04	Demonstrate the correct technique for handling and preparing the fecal samples for analysis by flotation, sedimentation, and direct smear. 				
35.06.05	Explain appropriate method of placing sample on microscope slide or cover slip. 		SC.912.L.14.4		
35.06.06	List precautions and safety factors in handling fecal samples including personal protection equipment.				
35.07	Examine radiology, electrocardiogram and ultrasound imaging techniques and safety.		SC.912.L.14.37		
35.07.01	Discuss restrictions from radiation exposure for pregnant women and minors. 				
35.07.02	Explain what a dosimeter badge does and who wears it and when. 				
35.07.03	Describe the area of exposure in the radiology room including direct beam and scatter radiation. 				
35.07.04	Explain the correct use of personal protection equipment including lead-shielded gowns, lead gloves, lead thyroid shield, lead glasses, and other lead protective wear. 				
35.07.05	Explain methods of restraint for positioning for radiographs including chemical restraint. 				
35.07.06	Explain the proper handling of radiographic film including safe light use. 				
35.07.07	Demonstrate the appropriate labeling of a radiograph including date, patient. name, view or side of patient, machine settings, and film developing 				
35.07.08	Maintain radiograph log and filing of films. 				
35.07.09	Explain how digital radiography differs from film. 				
35.08	Describe the process for handling a suspected rabies patient, and the process for other deceased animals.				
35.08.01	List the common species which may transmit rabies to humans. 		SC.912.L.14.6		
35.08.02	Explain the methods of transmission of rabies to animals and humans. 		SC.912.L.14.6		
35.08.03	List the symptoms associated with rabies. 				
35.08.04	Explain the proper safety measures to follow when handling an animal suspected of having rabies. 		SC.912.L.17.13		
35.08.05	Explain the procedure for euthanasia suitable as an explanation for a pet owner. 				
35.08.06	Discuss the grief process that an owner may experience on the loss of the pet. 				
35.08.07	Discuss the importance of presenting the body of the pet in a respectful and empathetic way.				
36.0	Describe internal and external parasites and control methods – the students will be able to:				
36.01	Set up fecal flotations or centrifuged fecal samples 				
36.02	Identify ectoparasites fleas, ticks, lice, and mites and explain the life cycle and treatment and prevention methods 				
36.03	Identify ova of endoparasites roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, strongyles and explain the life cycle and treatment and prevention methods 				
36.04	Identify adult endoparasites roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, strongyles and heartworms 				
36.05	Identify giardia and coccidia in fecal samples 				
36.06	Identify tapeworm segments in fecal sample or on pet 				

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Veterinary Assisting 5
Course Number: 	8111530
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of grooming, effects of captivity of exotics; genetics and biotechnology in reproduction; diagnostic and therapeutic testing; surgical preparation; and pharmacology.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Benchmarks that appear in italics within the framework are skills or competencies that have been taken directly from the Skills Competency Validation list. Contact the Florida Veterinary Medical Association for the most up to date skills list.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	National Standards	
37.0	Groom selected companion and livestock animals – the students will be able to:				
37.01	Discuss using a variety of brushes, combs, flea combs, mat splitters, undercoat rakes, etc. to groom animal hair/fur as needed for both cosmetic and therapeutic reasons. 				
37.02	Explain using clippers to cut animal hair/fur as needed for both cosmetic and therapeutic reasons. 				
37.03	Explain the necessity of following written and oral instructions and all label directions regarding shampoos for bathing and therapeutic or flea rinses (dips). 				
37.04	List precautions in bathing and dipping including avoiding soap or chemicals in the eyes, lathering the entire body, timing the shampoo application according to directions, and towel or blow drying. 				
37.05	Identify the area of blood and nerve supply of the nail in the dog and cat and common pets such as rabbits and ferrets. 				
37.06	Identify appropriate instrument or nail trimmer for small and large dogs and cats. 				
37.07	Demonstrate comfortable handling of paw or limb during nail trim for dog and cat. 				
37.08	Explain methods for hemostasis if nail is accidentally trimmed too short. 		SC.912.L.14.35		
37.09	Notify supervisor of abnormalities including in-grown nails and abnormal growth or shape. 				
37.10	Describe the steps in expressing anal sacs using the external method.				
37.11	Discuss proper hoof care and hoof trimming needs.				
38.0	Describe exotic animals and the effects of captivity on them – the students will be able to:				
38.01	Define exotic animal, zoo animal, invasive and native animals.		SC.912.L.17.8		
38.02	Identify exotic animals native and invasive to Florida.		SC.912.L.17.8		
38.03	Explain the effects of urban sprawl on the wildlife population.		SC.912.L.14.6 SC.912.L.17.11,12,13,18,19,20		
38.04	Describe the roles of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in wildlife management.		SC.912.L.17.11,12,13		
38.05	Explain state, national, and international laws affecting the purchase and transport of exotic animals.		SC.912.L.17.13		
39.0	Assess techniques used in surgical assisting and surgical preparation – the students will be able to:				
39.01	Prepare and sterilize surgical equipment and supplies.
•	Explain standard procedure for cleaning and lubricating all stainless steel instruments. 
•	Explain appropriate use of ultrasonic instrument cleaning and proper solutions. 
•	Explain cold sterilization trays and appropriate solutions. 
•	Demonstrate assembly and wrapping of surgical packs for sterilization. 
•	Demonstrate folding and wrapping a surgical gown for sterilization. 
•	Explain proper procedure for sterilizations methods including the autoclave and gas sterilization (ethylene oxide) including safety precautions with each. 		SC.912.N.1.1		
39.02	Describe components of surgical assisting.
•	Explain aseptic protocol for maintaining sterility of the surgical field 
•	Demonstrate what can and cannot be touched when assisting in a surgical environment. 
•	Demonstrate how suture material might be removed from its outer packaging and passed to the surgeon while maintaining sterility 				
39.03	Summarize procedures necessary of patient preparation.
•	Explain reason for pre-surgical fasting and appropriate time interval.
•	List methods to identify animal for surgery and confirm identity. 
•	Demonstrate dorsal and sternal recumbancy positioning and securing animal in each on the surgery table under anesthesia as instructed by the veterinary technician or veterinarian. 
•	Demonstrate clipping or shaving surgical field as instructed by the veterinary technician or veterinarian.  
•	Demonstrate cleaning and disinfecting the surgical field using currently accepted standards for aseptic technique and surgical scrub. 				
39.04	Identify proper post-surgical care techniques.
•	List parameters to monitor during recovery and signs of distress in the recovery period. 
•	Explain the swallow reflex and the appropriate time and method for endotracheal tube removal. 
•	Explain appropriate transfer of animal from surgery to recovery kennel, positioning in kennel, and precautions in kennel. 
•	Confirm “No food or water” or similar instructions on recovery kennel. 	MAFS.912.S-IC.1.2 MAFS.912.N-Q.1.2	SC.912.N.1.1		
40.0	Explain principles of pharmacology – the students will be able to:				
40.01	Identify forms of medication including tablet, capsule, liquid, powder, granules, topical creams, liquids, and gels. 				
40.02	Explain the application of topical flea medication.				
40.03	Demonstrate the reconstitution of vaccine using appropriate diluents and amounts of diluents. 	MAFS.912.N-Q.1.2,3			
40.04	Demonstrate administration oral medications on companion and livestock animals.				
40.05	List the components that must be present on a prescription label. 				
40.06	Observe and understand controlled substances logs and security 		SC.912.N.1.1		
40.07	Inventory pharmacy supplies and notify supervisor of low supplies 				
40.08	Identify expiration date on labels and notify supervisor of expired drugs 				
40.09	Maintain clean shelves and storage areas for pharmaceuticals 				
40.10	Describe the process for administering medications by injection, oral, nasal and topical.				
40.11	Describe the procedure for safe disposal of medications.				
40.12	Determine methods to observe animals for medicine side effects or allergies.		SC.912.N.1.1		
41.0	Explain proper methods of syringe and hypodermic needle use – the student will be able to:				
41.01	Identify and give the correct alignment from smallest to largest of hypodermic needles including but not limited to;12 g, 18g, 20 g, 22 g and 25 g. 				
41.02	Identify and align from smallest to largest commonly used syringes including but not limited to 3cc, 6cc, 12cc, 20cc, 35cc, 60cc and 1cc tuberculin or insulin syringe. 				
41.03	Demonstrate the ability to read the precise volume of medication in a syringe and to fill a syringe with medication to a specified volume when requested. 	MAFS.912.N-Q.1.3			
41.04	Describe appropriate SQ, IM, and IV injection sites. 				

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

Benchmarks that appear in italics within the framework are skills or competencies that have been taken directly from the Skills Competency Validation list. Contact the Florida Veterinary Medical Association for the most up to date skills list. (www.fvma.org) 

The occupational standards and benchmarks outlined in this secondary program correlate to the standards and benchmarks of the postsecondary program with the same Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) number.

Extended Student Supervision

Because of the production and marketing cycle of the animal industry, this program requires individual instruction and supervision of students for the entire period beyond the 180-day school year.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

FFA is the intercurricular career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs. Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course. Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular Occupational Completion Point (OCP) or a Modified Occupational Completion Point (MOCP). If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once. Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete an OCP/MOCP. The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the OCP/MOCP. After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course. It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately. The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml