2014 – 2015
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	
CTSO	FFA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	31-9096 - Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
29-2056 - Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 	
Facility Code	203 http://www.fldoe.org/edfacil/sref.asp (State Requirements for Educational Facilities)	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Industry Certifications	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/fcpea/default.asp 	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	

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	
A	8111510
8111540
8111550	Veterinary Assisting 1
Veterinary Assisting 2 
Veterinary Assisting 3	1 credit
1 credit
1 credit	
31-9096	3
3
3	
B	8111520	Veterinary Assisting 4	1 credit	31-9096	3	
C	8111530	Veterinary Assisting 5	1 credit	29-2056	3	

Academic Alignment Table

Some or all of the courses in this program have been academically aligned to the Florida Standards for Mathematics and the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) for Science.  The table below contains the results of the alignment efforts by both academic core and Career and Technical Education (CTE) professional educators.  Data shown in the table includes the number of academic standards in the CTE course and the percentage of alignment to the CTE course.

Courses	Algebra 1	Algebra 2	Geometry	Anatomy/ Physiology Honors	Astronomy     Solar/Galactic Honors	Biology 1	Chemistry 1	Earth-Space Science	Genetics	Marine Science 1 Honors	Physical Science	Physics 1	
Veterinary Assisting 1	^^	^^	^^	5/53
9%	8/52
15%	19/56
34%	15/55
27%	8/58
14%	14/35
40%	16/42
38%	15/56
27%	10/53
19%	
Veterinary Assisting 2	^^	^^	^^	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
Veterinary Assisting 3	^^	^^	^^	5/53
9%	2/52
4%	14/56
25%	3/55
5%	2/58
3%	8/35
23%	4/42
10%	3/56
5%	3/53
6%	
Veterinary Assisting 4	^^	^^	^^	4/53
8%	1/52
2%	4/56
7%	2/55
4%	1/58
2%	2/35
6%	3/42
7%	2/56
4%	1/53
2%	
Veterinary Assisting 5	^^	^^	^^	3/53
6%	1/52
2%	11/56
20%	3/55
5%	1/58
2%	11/35
31%	4/42
10%	3/56
5%	1/53
2%	
^^	Alignment pending full implementation of the    				**   Alignment pending review    
	Florida Standards for Mathematics.					#   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 Mathematics & Language Arts (FS-M/LA)

Some or all of the courses in this program have been aligned to the Florida Standards for Mathematics and Language Arts used in core academic classes. Data shown in the framework table (column ‘FS-M/LA’) contains the results of these alignment efforts.

Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) - Science 

Some or all of the courses in this program have been aligned to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) for Science. These standards are listed next to the content standards.

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. 
13.0	Investigate the common husbandry practices and daily care of several species of animals. 
14.0	Demonstrate human-relations, communications and leadership through FFA activities. 
15.0	Demonstrate basic first aid for companion and livestock animals. 
16.0	Demonstrate the use of tools, equipment and instruments in the veterinary science and companion animal industry. 
17.0	Demonstrate proper techniques in taking vital signs.
18.0	Identify common breeds of livestock animals. 
19.0	Identify parts and functions of various systems of selected animals. 
20.0	Investigate the common husbandry practices and daily care of companion animals and exotic animals and fish.
21.0	Explain the various methods of animal identification.
22.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting.
23.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting.
24.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Veterinary Assisting.
25.0	Demonstrate knowledge of animal control and animal welfare organizations.
26.0	Describe the problems, causes, and solutions of animal overpopulation. 
27.0	Locate and interpret animal-related laws. 
28.0	Identify the different digestive systems of animals and the nutritional requirements of selected species.
29.0	Explain the reproductive system and breeding of selected animals. 
30.0	Identify common species and/or breeds of exotic animals. 
31.0	Demonstrate human-relations, communications, leadership and employability skills. 
32.0	Differentiate between animal welfare and animal rights. 
33.0	Explain the role of animals in research. 
34.0	Maintain and analyze records. 
35.0	Demonstrate knowledge of preventive medicine and disease control. 
36.0	Explain diagnostic testing.
37.0	Describe internal and external parasites and control methods. 
38.0	Groom selected companion and livestock animals. 
39.0	Describe exotic animals and the effects of captivity on them. 
40.0	Assess techniques used in surgical assisting and surgical preparation.
41.0	Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology.
42.0	Explain proper methods of syringe and hypodermic needle use.

2014 – 2015
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		
02.01.3	Write precise enough descriptions of the step-by-step procedures they use in their investigations or technical work that others can replicate them and (possibly) reach the same results.
LAFS.910.WHST.1.3		
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:			AS.01.01.01B	
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:  			AS.01.01.02C	
05.01	Summarize the history of the veterinary sciences, companion animal and livestock industry.		SC.912.N.4.1, 2		
05.02	Assess the impact 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 the animal industry in the interaction of population, food, energy, and the environment.		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	AS.08.01.01A

	
06.0	Discuss the human-animal bond and its effects on human health – the students will be able to:				
06.01	Demonstrate appropriate understanding and respect for the human-animal bond and its influence on veterinary care. 				
06.02	Explain the different types of human-animal bonds, how they vary between clients and how to interact with each type of client and their animal 				
06.03	Explain the different types of human-animal bonds for companion animals versus working animals and livestock. 		SC.912.N.4.2		
06.04	Discuss the positive health effects on people resulting from their interaction with animals.		SC.912.N.4.1, 2		
06.05	Discuss programs that use human-animal interaction as a therapy tool.		SC.912.N.4.1, 2		
06.06	Describe the characteristics of animals used in the animal-facilitated therapy programs.		SC.912.N.4.1, 2		
06.07	Describe national and local programs that use animal-facilitated therapy.		SC.912.N.4.1, 2		
06.08	Discuss grief-response and emotional impact 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:			AS.02.01.01C	
07.01	Define common veterinary and medical terms.				
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 				
07.05	Illustrate terms lateral, medial, dorsal, ventral, sterna, rostral, and caudal 				
08.0	Identify careers in the animal industry – the students will be able to:				
08.01	Compile a list of major animal-industry careers.				
08.02	Describe training requirements for entry and advancement in animal-industry careers.				
08.03	Identify professional organizations and trade journals in the animal industry.				
08.04	Investigate career opportunities in the veterinary science, companion animal, and large animal industry; also identify educational experiences needed to prepare for those careers.				
08.05	Using Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA) as a reference, distinguish between a Veterinary Assistant, Certified Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician, Certified Veterinary Technician, and Veterinary Technologist.				
08.06	Investigate requirements necessary for recertification.				
09.0	Practice safety – the students will be able to:			CS.07.04.01C, 02C
CS.07.02.01.B
CS.06.02.01A
CS.06.03.01.A
AS.03.01.05A	
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 (laboratory, kennel, surgery/prep area, treatment, and exam room). 		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 emergency procedures, locates emergency contact phone numbers and veterinary hospital safety plans for emergency situations such as fire, severe weather, evacuations, etc. 		SC.912.N.1.1		
09.07	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 MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and the written hazard communication plan 		SC.912.N.1.1		
09.08	Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA regulations regarding the handling, placement and disposition of sharps and bio-hazardous material 				
09.09	Handle and uses disposable “sharps” containers in a safe manner 				
09.10	Explain correct labeling of secondary containers with appropriate safety information 		SC.912.N.1.1		
09.11	Recognize allergic reactions and toxicity.				
09.12	Control minor hemorrhage and/or trauma.		SC.912.L.14.35		
09.13	Discuss the proper procedures of basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation				
09.14	List the most common causes of animal related accidents.				
09.15	Practice safety precautions around animals.				
09.16	Discuss the impact of unsafe procedures.		SC.912.N.1.1		
10.0	Recognize normal and abnormal animal behaviors – the students will be able to:			AS.06.01.01C (ALL)	
10.01	Distinguish between instinctive and learned behaviors.				
10.02	Recognize normal and abnormal behavioral characteristics of animals through observations.		SC.912.N.1.1		
10.03	Recognize signs of aggressive animal behaviors.		SC.912.N.1.1		
10.04	Identify behavioral problems.				
10.05	Describe behavioral changes due to aging.				
11.0	Restrain and control companion and livestock animals – the students will be able to:			AS.06.01.01C (ALL)	
11.01	Trainee demonstrates knowledge of 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 by currently accepted standards to prevent undue stress or harm to either animals or humans 				
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	Demonstrate the proper method for placing a lead on a dog -slip lead and standard leash 				
11.06	Utilize currently accepted standards for lifting, positioning, and restraining animals 				
11.07	Demonstrate positioning an animal in sternal, dorsal, and lateral recumbency 				
11.08	Demonstrate restraint of a small dog on an exam table 				
11.09	Demonstrate restraint of a cat on an exam table 				
11.10	Demonstrate restraint of a large dog on an exam table, lift table, and on the floor 				
11.11	Explain appropriate methods for placing and removing animals from kennels 				
11.12	Identify the following venipuncture sites and accepted restraint for each; cephalic vein (cat & dog), jugular vein (cat & dog), femoral vein (cat), saphenous vein (dog) 				
11.13	Demonstrate use of restraint muzzle on a dog using commercial, leash, catch/restraint pole and gauze muzzles of appropriate size 				
11.14	Demonstrate currently accepted standards for restraint of the cat including towels, scruff technique, commercial muzzles, cat bags, pillow cases, leather gloves, and the squeeze cage 				
11.15	Explain commonly accepted standards of restraint for exotic and avian 				
11.16	Identify the appropriate restraining methods for the following:
•	Halter, tie and lead horses and cattle
•	Apply twitch, nose tongs
•	Restrain sheep and swine
•	Load large animals				
11.17	Discuss chemical restraints of animals.				
12.0	Identify common breeds of companion animals – the students will be able to:				
12.01	Identify canine breeds and list breed characteristics.		SC.912.L.15.3, 4, 5, 		
12.02	Identify feline breeds and list breed characteristics.		SC.912.L.15.3, 4, 5, 		
12.03	Identify breeds of rabbits and list their primary use.		SC.912.L.15.3, 4, 5, 		
13.0	Investigate the common husbandry practices and daily care of several species of animals – the students will be able to:				
13.01	Describe husbandry and care of canine breeds.		SC.912.L.14.6		
13.02	Describe husbandry and care of feline breeds.		SC.912.L.14.6		
13.03	Describe husbandry and care of rabbits.		SC.912.L.14.6		
13.04	Describe husbandry and care of rodents.		SC.912.L.14.6		
13.05	Describe husbandry and care of bovine.		SC.912.L.14.6		
13.06	Describe husbandry and care of ovine.		SC.912.L.14.6		
13.07	Describe husbandry and care of caprine.		SC.912.L.14.6		
13.08	Describe husbandry and care of porcine.		SC.912.L.14.6		
13.09	Describe husbandry and care of equine.		SC.912.L.14.6		
13.10	Describe husbandry and care of poultry.		SC.912.L.14.6		
13.11	Demonstrate knowledge of basic pet care for puppies/kittens; including advice on house-breaking or litter box use, puppy/kitten-proofing the house, health care, vaccination schedules, intestinal parasite prevention, flea and tick control, feeding, training, and spaying/neutering 		SC.912.L.14.6		
13.12	Explain common diseases of the canine and feline and current recommendations for disease prevention 		SC.912.L.14.6		
13.13	List benefits of spaying and neutering pets including health benefits as well as population control 		SC.912.L.14.6		
14.0	Demonstrate human-relations, communications and leadership through FFA activities – the student will be able to:				
14.01	Identify the opportunities for leadership development available through the National FFA Organization and/or professional organizations.				
14.02	Delineate the major events in the history of the FFA.				
14.03	Develop, implement, and maintain work-based learning through a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program.  			CS.01.01.03C, 04C, 05C	
14.04	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		
14.05	Demonstrate procedures for preparing, maintaining and exhibiting animals.				
14.06	Cite requirements to show and exhibit selected animals.				

2014 – 2015
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		
02.01.3	Write precise enough descriptions of the step-by-step procedures they use in their investigations or technical work that others can replicate them and (possibly) reach the same results.
LAFS.910.WHST.1.3		
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	
15.0	Demonstrate basic first aid for companion and livestock animals – the students will be able to:			CS.07.02.01C	
15.01	Recognize emergency health (physical and behavioral) status.		SC.912.N.1.1		
15.02	Describe procedures to restrain and move injured animals.		SC.912.N.1.1		
15.03	Demonstrate hemorrhage control.		SC.912.L.14.35		
15.04	Dress wounds and punctures.		SC.912.N.1.1		
15.05	Demonstrate the correct emergency procedures for shock, burns, heatstroke, and fractures.		SC.912.N.1.1		
15.06	Describe and access up-to-date information on animal health.		SC.912.N.1.1		
15.07	Demonstrate animal CPR.		SC.912.N.1.1		
16.0	Demonstrate the use of tools, equipment,  and instruments in the veterinary science and companion animal industry – the students will be able to:				
16.01	Identify and select the proper tools, equipment, and instruments for a specific job.		SC.912.L.14.4, SC.912.N.1.1		
16.02	Describe the principles of selected mechanical applications as it relates to large animal restraint equipment (e.g., levers, pulleys, hydraulics).		SC.912.P.12.3, 4		
16.03	Demonstrate the ability to use an equipment or instrument manual.		SC.912.L.14.4, SC.912.N.1.1		
16.04	Demonstrate the use of selected tools, equipment, and instruments. 		SC.912.L.14.4, SC.912.N.1.1	BS.02.02.01B
ESS.06.02.01A	
16.05	Service, maintain, and store tools, equipment, instruments, and supplies.		SC.912.L.14.4, SC.912.N.1.1	BS.02.02.01B	
16.06	Demonstrate 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	BS.02.02.01B	
16.07	Explain appropriate materials for cleaning the microscope 		SC.912.L.14.4, SC.912.N.1.1	BS.02.02.01B	
16.08	Demonstrate the centrifugation of a sample 		SC.912.N.1.1	BS.02.02.01B	
16.09	Explain the purpose of the blood analyzer machine.		SC.912.N.1.1	BS.02.02.01B	
17.0	Demonstrate proper techniques in taking vital signs – the student will be able to:				
17.01	Obtain and record the TPR (temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate) with minimal discomfort to pet. 	MAFS.912.A-CED.1.4	SC.912.N.1.1		
17.02	Demonstrate how to use, clean, and store thermometers. 		SC.912.N.1.1		
17.03	Appropriately identify and record the MM (mucus membrane color). 		SC.912.N.1.1		
17.04	Appropriately obtain and record the CRT (capillary refill time). 		SC.912.N.1.1		
17.05	Identify normal and abnormal range for each parameter (TPR, MM, and CRT). 		SC.912.N.1.1		
18.0	Identify common breeds of livestock animals – the students will be able to:				
18.01	Identify bovine breed and their characteristics.		SC.912.L.15.4, 5, 6		
18.02	Identify ovine breed and their characteristics.		SC.912.L.15.4, 5, 6		
18.03	Identify caprine breed and their characteristics.		SC.912.L.15.4, 5, 6		
18.04	Identify porcine breed and their characteristics.		SC.912.L.15.4, 5, 6		
18.05	Identify equine breed and their characteristics.		SC.912.L.15.4, 5, 6		
18.06	Identify poultry breed and their characteristics.		SC.912.L.15.4, 5, 6		
19.0	Identify parts and functions of various systems of selected animals – the students will be able to:			AS.02.02.01C
AS.02.02.03A
AS.02.02.04C
AS.02.02.05C
AS.02.02.06C
AS.02.03.01B	
19.01	Identify internal and external anatomy of selected animals. 		SC.912.L.14.11, 16
		
19.02	Identify parts of the skeletal system of selected animals. 		SC.912.L.14.13,14,15		
19.03	Compare the human skeletal system to that of other animals.		SC.912.L.14.13,14,15		
19.04	Identify parts and functions of the following systems of animals using correct terminology:		SC.912.L.14.43,44		
19.04.1	Identify the general function of the respiratory system and the major organs 		SC.912.L.14.13,14		
19.04.2	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		
19.04.3	Identify the general function of the muscular system and major groups of muscles 		SC.912.L.14.45,46 SC.912.L.18.11		
19.04.4	Identify the general function of the digestive system and the major organs 		SC.912.L.14.34,35,36,37,38,39		
19.04.5	Identify the general function of the cardiovascular system and the major organs 		SC.912.L.14.43,44		
19.04.6	Identify the general function of the respiratory system and the major organs		SC.912.L.14.43,44		
19.04.7	Identify the general function of the endocrine and the major organs 		SC.912.L.14.29, 31, 32		
19.04.8	Identify the general function of the urinary system and the major organs 		SC.912.L.14.47,48	BS.03.02.01A	
19.04.9	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		
19.04.10	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		
19.04.11	Identify the general function of the integumentary system and the major organs 		SC.912.L.14.11, 51		
19.04.12	Explain the species differences in species of the digestive tracks of ruminates monogastric non-ruminants, and hindgut fermenters 		SC.912.L.14.45,46 SC.912.L.18.2,3,4,11 
SC.912.N.1.1		
19.04.13	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		
20.0	Investigate the common husbandry practices and daily care of companion animals and exotic animals and fish – the students will be able to:				
20.01	Describe husbandry and care of guinea pigs.		SC.912.L.14.6		
20.02	Describe husbandry and care of chinchillas and degus.		SC.912.L.14.6		
20.03	Describe husbandry and care of ferrets.		SC.912.L.14.6		
20.04	Describe husbandry and care of amphibians.		SC.912.L.14.6		
20.05	Describe husbandry and care of reptiles.		SC.912.L.14.6		
20.06	Describe husbandry and care of birds.		SC.912.L.14.6		
20.07	Describe husbandry and care of fish.		SC.912.L.14.6		
21.0	Explain the various methods of animal identification – the student will be able to:				
21.01	Explain types of identification tags and their use. 		SC.912.L.17.13	AS.06.02.02B	
21.02	Explain the use of microchips for animal identification. 			AS.06.02.02B	
21.03	Explain types of tattoos for animals and the use in both companion and production animals. 		SC.912.L.17.13	AS.06.02.02B	
21.04	Explain the types of ear tags and their use in production animals. 		SC.912.L.17.13	AS.06.02.02B	
21.05	Explain types of ear notching and use for identification. 			AS.06.02.02B	

2014 – 2015
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 #	
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		
23.01.3	Write precise enough descriptions of the step-by-step procedures they use in their investigations or technical work that others can replicate them and (possibly) reach the same results.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.3		
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		
25.0	Demonstrate knowledge of animal control and animal welfare organizations – the students will be able to:				
25.01	Differentiate between animal control agencies and animal welfare organizations.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.1.4 SC.912.N.2.2		
25.02	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		
25.03	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	AS.06.01.02A	
26.0	Describe the problems, causes, and solutions of animal overpopulation – the students will be able to:				
26.01	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		
26.02	Define euthanasia and describe its role in animal overpopulation.		SC.912.L.17.13		
26.03	Identify organizations involved in the public education of animal overpopulation.		SC.912.N.4.1,2 SC.912.L.17.13		
26.04	Explain the pet owners’ and societies’ responsibilities concerning animal overpopulation.		SC.912.N.4.1,2 SC.912.L.17.13		
26.05	Discuss the medical benefits of spaying and neutering.		SC.912.L.17.13		
27.0	Locate and interpret animal-related laws – the students will be able to:				
27.01	Describe local animal control laws.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1,2		
27.02	Describe permitting requirements for exotic and wildlife animals.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1,2		
27.03	Demonstrate knowledge of local and state animal regulations.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1,2		
27.04	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		
27.05	Identify when an Animal Health Certificate is required.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1,2		
27.06	Explain the laws governing the sale of animals and the disposal of animals.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1,2	ESS.02.01.01C	
27.07	List the options for euthanasia. 		SC.912.N.4.1,2		
27.08	List the options for disposal of the pet’s body. 		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1,2	ESS.02.01.01C	
28.0	Identify the different digestive systems of animals and the nutritional requirements of selected species – the students will be able to:				
28.01	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		
28.02	Differentiate the teeth and eating habits of omnivorous, carnivores, and herbivores.		SC.912.L.14.45,46 SC.912.N.1.1		
28.03	Describe the basic nutritional requirements of selected species.		SC.912.L.18.2,3,4	FPP.03.01.03B
FPP.03.01.05B	
28.04	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		AS.04.01.01B
AS.04.01.02C
FPP.03.01.05B	
28.05	Differentiate animal food products for healthy and ill animals.			AS.04.01.02B	
28.06	Explain the appropriate storage for dry and canned dog or cat food. 				
28.07	Identify the date code for dry and canned dog or cat food and appropriate disposal if out of date. 				
28.08	Identify the feeding guide for dry and canned dog or cat food and appropriate measuring cup or device. 				
28.09	Demonstrate knowledge of nutritional based on life stage and size of animal and chooses appropriate food and amount for specific animals for general care. 				
28.10	Demonstrate ability to follow oral or written instructions for therapeutic pet food including type, amount, and frequency. 		SC.912.N.1.1		
28.11	Explain potential problems with feeding therapeutic foods incorrectly or to the wrong patient.		SC.912.N.1.1		
28.12	Monitor and record in the medical record food and water intake for each patient.		SC.912.N.1.1		
28.13	Notify supervisors of vomiting, diarrhea, lack of eating, lack of drinking or any other abnormalities with food and water intake. 				
29.0	Explain the reproductive system and breeding of selected animals – the students will be able to:				
29.01	Describe the male and female reproductive systems.		SC.912.L.14.33 SC.912.L.16.13	AS.05.01.01B	
29.02	Determine sex of animals.		SC.912.L.14.33 SC.912.L.16.13		
29.03	Determine appropriate age for breeding.		SC.912.L.14.33 SC.912.L.16.13	AS.05.02.01C	
29.04	Identify gestation length.		SC.912.L.14.33 SC.912.L.16.13		
29.05	Describe estrous cycle.		SC.912.L.14.33 SC.912.L.16.13	AS.05.03.04B	
29.06	Describe breeding techniques.		SC.912.L.14.33 SC.912.L.15.9	AS.05.03.02C
AS.05.03.05C	
29.07	Select male and female for breeding.		SC.912.L.15.9,15  SC.912.L.16.1,2	AS.05.01.01C	
29.08	Care of breeding stock.				
29.09	Care of newborn.		SC.912.L.14.41 		
29.10	Explain the differences and similarities between reproduction in different animal species. 		SC.912.L.14.33		
30.0	Identify common species and/or breeds of exotic animals – the students will be able to:			CS.01.02.01C,02C
CS.01.04.04C
CS.01.06.03C
CS.02.03.03C
CS.03.01.02C
CS.02.05 (ALL)
CS.01.03.01C,.02C, 03C	
30.01	Identify common avian species/breed and their characteristics.		SC.912.L.15.4, 5, 6		
30.02	Identify common reptile species/breed and their characteristics. 		SC.912.L.15.4, 5, 6		
30.03	Identify common exotic mammal species/breed and their characteristics.		SC.912.L.15.4, 5, 6		
30.04	Identify common pet fish species/breed and their characteristics.		SC.912.L.15.4, 5, 6		
31.0	Demonstrate human-relations, communications, leadership and employability skills – the students will be able to:				
31.01	Demonstrate acceptable work habits and attitudes.				
31.02	Follow oral and written directions with understanding; ask questions that clarify directions, as needed.				
31.03	Communicate effectively in verbal, written, and nonverbal modes; demonstrate effective telephone skills.				
31.04	Recognize and demonstrate listening skills and assertive communications skills in the workplace.				
31.05	Conduct small, informal, formal, and group meetings.				
31.06	Identify the opportunities for leadership development available through an appropriate students and/or professional organization.				
31.07	Demonstrate acceptable employee hygiene habits.				
31.08	Demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism from employer, supervisor, and peers.				
31.09	Complete pertinent forms for employment, such as a resume, a job application, a W-4 form.				
31.10	Demonstrate job interview techniques.				
31.11	Trainee avoids misrepresentation, slander, violating client confidentiality, substandard patient care, substance abuse, or animal abuse/neglect. 				
31.12	Demonstrates acceptable work habits and attitude 				
31.13	Explains the veterinarian-client-patient relationships 				
31.14	Recognizes the importance of keeping their credentials current with continuing education credits 				
31.15	Recognizes and adheres to the governing laws for veterinary medicine in Florida. 				
31.16	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. 				
31.17	Actively observe his/her working environment and animals promptly reporting observations and concerns to the veterinary technician or veterinarian as needed. 				
31.18	Demonstrate initiative to complete tasks as delegated. 				
31.19	Accurately follow both oral and written instructions. 				
31.20	Resolve complaints or conflicts with either pet owners/clients or co-workers in a professional manner.				
31.21	Explain the forms of communication including verbal-spoken; nonverbal- body language, and written. 				
31.22	Utilize appropriate communication skills including courtesy, kindness, patience, tactfulness, sympathy, empathy, and active listening skills. 				

2014 – 2015
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		
23.01.3	Write precise enough descriptions of the step-by-step procedures they use in their investigations or technical work that others can replicate them and (possibly) reach the same results.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.3		
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	
32.0	Differentiate between animal welfare and animal rights – the students will be able to:			AS.06.01.02A (ALL)	
32.01	Define animal welfare and animal rights. 		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1		
32.02	Compare and contrast between animal welfare and animal rights.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1 SC.912.N.1.1		
32.03	Identify animal welfare and animal rights advocate groups.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1 SC.912.N.1.4		
32.04	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		
32.05	Describe animal cruelty and the consequences of cruel treatment of animals.		SC.912.L.17.13 SC.912.N.4.1		
33.0	Explain the role of animals in research – the students will be able to:				
33.01	Describe the history of the role of animals in research.		SC.912.L.16.10; SC.912.N.4.1		
33.02	Discuss medical advances made possible through the use of animals in research.		SC.912.L.16.10; SC.912.N.4.1,2		
33.03	Define USDA and explain its roles in using animals for research.		SC.912.L.16.10; SC.912.N.4.1,2		
33.04	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		
33.05	Explain the controversy over using animals in research.		SC.912.L.16.10; SC.912.N.4.1,2		
33.06	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		
33.07	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		
33.08	Explain how biotechnology has affected animal research.		SC.912.L.16.10; SC.912.N.4.1,2	BS.01.01.02C	
33.09	Debate the use of cloning for research purposes.		SC.912.L.16.10; SC.912.N.4.1,2	BS.01.03.01C	
34.0	Maintain and analyze records – the students will be able to:				
34.01	Maintain and analyze animal records.	MAFS.912.S-IC.2.6	SC.912.N.1.1		
34.02	Discuss the legal requirements of maintaining animal health records, and maintain and analyze animal health records.		SC.912.N.1.1		
34.03	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)			
34.04	Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to schedule appointments. 				
34.05	Demonstrate knowledge of admissions and discharges for boarders or non-medical cases. 				
34.06	Demonstrate filing and retrieving of records from both numerical and alphabetical filing systems. 				
34.07	Demonstrate knowledge of computer and keyboarding skills. 				
34.08	Demonstrate knowledge of data collection from organized records. 				
34.09	Recognize that medical records are legal documents and must meet the following legal requirements: (1)establish veterinarian-client-patient relationship, (2)contain owner and patient information, (3)contain patient history, and (4) contain contemporaneously written medical procedures 				
34.10	Demonstrate knowledge of proper telephone skills. 				
34.11	Demonstrate the ability to follow oral and written directions. 				
34.12	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. 				
34.13	Explain the importance of client/patient confidentiality.				
34.14	Generalize the basic use of practice management software.		SC.912.N.1.1		
35.0	Demonstrate knowledge of preventive medicine and disease control – the students will be able to:			AS.03.01.02A
AS.03.01.03C
AS.03.01.05C	
35.01	Describe the importance of preventive medicine for animal health.		SC.912.L.14.6, 38, 52		
35.02	Differentiate between healthy and sick animals.		SC.912.L.14.6 		
35.03	Describe common infectious and noninfectious diseases of animals to include bacterial, viral, fungal, prion and zoonotic.		SC.912.L.14.38		
35.04	Describe vaccinations available for disease prevention and vaccination procedures.		SC.912.L.14.52 SC.912.L.16.8		
35.05	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.		SC.912.L.14.52 		
35.06	Discuss the terms immunology and active and passive immunity as it applies to disease and vaccination.		SC.912.L.14.52 		
35.07	Describe concepts for periodic health check-up.				
35.08	List and discuss common zoonotic diseases. 		SC.912.L.14.52 		
35.09	Demonstrate proper sanitation techniques for an examination room, hospital facilities, surgical suites, kennel, cattery, paddock, rabbit hutch, and zoo. 				
35.09.1	Keep assigned work areas clean and organized 				
35.09.2	Explain sanitary procedures including physical cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing 				
35.09.3	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.) 				
35.09.4	List precautions to take when mixing or using multiple cleaning and disinfecting agents i.e. NEVER mix bleach with ammonia containing cleaners or disinfectants 				
35.09.5	Change bedding materials in a timely and efficient manner. 				
35.09.6	Demonstrate of the proper disposal of bedding and waste materials. 				
35.09.7	Notify supervisor of needed repair or maintenance on cages, kennels, or stalls 				
35.10	Determine containment procedure and treatment for an epidemic.		SC.912.N.1.1		
36.0	Explain diagnostic testing – the students will be able to:			AS.03.01.01C (ALL)
BS.02.03.02B (ALL)
ESS.03.06.01C (ALL)	
36.01	Explain diagnostic blood tests including: obtaining a blood sample and blood chemistry profiles (to monitor organ function). 		SC.912.N.1.1		
36.02	Explain a urinalysis including: 				
36.02.1	List methods for urine collection commonly used in the veterinary practice 				
36.02.2	Collect a free-caught urine sample using proper techniques for dogs 				
36.02.3	Identify time and storage parameters for urine samples 				
36.02.4	List precautions and safety factors in handling urine samples including personal protection equipment 				
36.03	Explain fecal test including:				
36.03.1	Explain methods of collecting fecal samples. 				
36.03.2	Identify time and storage parameters for fecal samples. 				
36.03.3	Identify appropriate volume of feces for each method of testing. 				
36.03.4	Demonstrate the correct technique for handling and preparing the fecal samples for analysis by flotation, sedimentation, and direct smear. 				
36.03.5	Explain appropriate method of placing sample on microscope slide or cover slip. 		SC.912.L.14.4		
36.03.6	List precautions and safety factors in handling fecal samples including personal protection equipment.				
36.04	Summarize procedures necessary for completing a skin scrapping, cytology, and gram stain.  				
36.05	Examine radiology, electrocardiogram and ultrasound imaging techniques and safety.		SC.912.L.14.37		
36.05.1	Discuss restrictions from radiation exposure for pregnant women and minors. 				
36.05.2	Explain what a dosimeter badge does and who wears it and when. 				
36.05.3	Demonstrate the area of exposure in the radiology room including direct beam and scatter radiation. 				
36.05.4	Explain the correct use of personal protection equipment including lead-shielded gowns, lead gloves, lead thyroid shield, lead glasses, and other lead protective wear. 				
36.05.5	Explain methods of restraint for positioning for radiographs including no-hold positioning. 				
36.05.6	Explain the proper handling of radiographic film including safe light use. 				
36.05.7	Demonstrate the appropriate labeling of a radiograph including date, patient. name, view or side of patient, machine calibrations, and film developing 				
36.05.8	Maintain radiograph log and filing of films. 				
36.05.9	Explain how digital radiography differs from film. 				
36.06	Explain a necropsy and discuss disposal of dead animal- esp. how to handle rabies suspect.				
36.06.1	List the common species which may transmit rabies to humans. 		SC.912.L.14.6		
36.06.2	Explain the methods of transmission of rabies to animals and humans. 		SC.912.L.14.6		
36.06.3	List the symptoms associated with rabies. 				
36.06.4	Explain the proper safety measures to follow when handling an animal suspected of having rabies. 		SC.912.L.17.13		
36.06.5	Explain the procedure for euthanasia suitable as an explanation for a pet owner. 				
36.06.6	Discuss the grief process that an owner may experience on the loss of the pet. 				
36.06.7	Discuss the importance of presenting the body of the pet in a respectful and empathetic way.				
37.0	Describe internal and external parasites and control methods – the students will be able to:			BS.02.03.02B (ALL)	
37.01	Set up fecal flotations or centrifuged fecal samples 			ESS.03.06.02C	
37.02	Identify ectoparasites fleas, ticks, lice, and mites and explain the life cycle and treatment and prevention methods 			ESS.03.06.02C	
37.03	Identify ova of endoparasites roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, strongyles and explain the life cycle and treatment and prevention methods 			ESS.03.06.02C	
37.04	Identify adult endoparasites roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, strongyles and heartworms 			ESS.03.06.02C	
37.05	Identify giardia and coccidia in fecal samples 			ESS.03.06.02C	
37.06	Identify tapeworm segments in fecal sample or on pet 			ESS.03.06.02C	
37.07	Understand an accurately describe route of transmission, parasite vectors, and zoonotic potential.		SC.912.L.14.6		

2014 – 2015
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	
38.0	Groom selected companion and livestock animals – the students will be able to:				
38.01	Demonstrate a basic knowledge of 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. 				
38.02	Demonstrate a basic knowledge of using clippers to cut animal hair/fur as needed for both cosmetic and therapeutic reasons. 				
38.03	Explain the necessity of following written and oral instructions and all label directions regarding shampoos for bathing and therapeutic or flea rinses (dips). 				
38.04	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. 				
38.05	Identify the area of blood and nerve supply of the nail in the dog and cat and common pets such as rabbits and ferrets. 				
38.06	Identify appropriate instrument or nail trimmer for small and large dogs and cats. 				
38.07	Demonstrate comfortable handling of paw or limb during nail trim for dog and cat. 				
38.08	Explain methods for hemostasis if nail is accidentally trimmed too short. 		SC.912.L.14.35		
38.09	Notify supervisor of abnormalities including in-grown nails and abnormal growth or shape. 				
38.10	Describe the steps in expressing anal sacs using the external method.				
38.11	Discuss proper hoof care and hoof trimming needs.				
39.0	Describe exotic animals and the effects of captivity on them – the students will be able to:				
39.01	Define exotic animal, zoo animal, invasive and native animals.		SC.912.L.17.8		
39.02	Identify exotic animals native and invasive to Florida.		SC.912.L.17.8		
39.03	Explain the effects of urbanization on the wildlife population.		SC.912.L.14.6 SC.912.L.17.11,12,13,18,19,20		
39.04	Describe the roles of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in wildlife management.		SC.912.L.17.11,12,13		
39.05	Explain the effects of state, national, and international laws on the domestication of the exotic animals.		SC.912.L.17.13		
40.0	Assess techniques used in surgical assisting and surgical preparation – the students will be able to:			AS.03.01.04B (ALL)	
40.01	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		
40.02	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 				
40.03	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. 				
40.04	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		
41.0	Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology – the students will be able to:				
41.01	Identify forms of medication including tablet, capsule, liquid, powder, granules, topical creams, liquids, and gels. 				
41.02	Explain the application of topical flea medication which is absorbed through the skin and precautions for safety of pets and humans. 				
41.03	Demonstrate the reconstitution of vaccine using appropriate diluents and amounts of diluents. 	MAFS.912.N-Q.1.2,3			
41.04	Demonstrate administration of a tablet or capsule to a cat and to a dog. 				
41.05	Demonstrate the administration of a liquid to a cat and to a dog. 				
41.06	Explain per os, oral, topical, parenteral, and injectable in terms of administering pharmaceuticals. 				
41.07	Demonstrate the ability to follow oral and written instructions on medication, form of medication, amount of medication, and route of administration of medication. 	MAFS.912.N-Q.1.2,1.3 MAFS.912.A-CED.1.4			
41.08	List the components that must be present on a prescription label. 				
41.09	Observe and understand controlled substances logs and security 		SC.912.N.1.1		
41.10	Inventory pharmacy supplies and notify supervisor of low supplies 				
41.11	Identify expiration date on labels and notify supervisor of expired drugs 				
41.12	Maintain clean shelves and storage areas for pharmaceuticals 				
41.13	Describe the process for administering medications by injection, oral, nasal and topical.				
41.14	Describe the procedure for safe disposal of medications.				
41.15	Determine methods to observe animals for medicine side effects or allergies.		SC.912.N.1.1		
42.0	Explain proper methods of syringe and hypodermic needle use – the student will be able to:				
42.01	Identify and give the correct alignment from smallest to largest of hypodermic needles including 12 g, 18g, 20 g, 22 g and 25 g. 				
42.02	Identify specified needle gauge and length when requested. 				
42.03	Identify and align from smallest to largest commonly used syringes including 3cc, 6cc, 12cc, 20cc, 35cc, 60cc and 1cc tuberculin or insulin syringe. 				
42.04	Identify specified syringe size when requested. 				
42.05	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			
42.06	Describe appropriate SQ, IM, and IV injection sites. 				

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations, including the use of scientific research, measurement, and laboratory technologies are an integral part of this course.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  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.

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 appropriate 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.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

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.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  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.

Articulation

For details on articulation agreements which correlate to programs and industry certifications refer to http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp.

Bright Futures/Gold Seal Scholarship

Course substitutions as defined in the Comprehensive Course Table for this program area may be used to qualify a student for Florida’s Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship, providing all other eligibility requirements are met.  Eligibility requirements are available online at https://www.osfaffelp.org/bfiehs/fnbpcm02_CCTMain.aspx. 

Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit

Many courses in CTE programs meet the Fine Arts/Practical Arts credit for high school graduation (http://www.fldoe.org/articulation/CCD/files/pacourses1213.pdf).  A listing of approved CTE courses is published each year as a supplemental resource to the Course Code Directory (http://www.fldoe.org/articulation/CCD/default.asp).