Performance assessments may be completed and evaluated at any time during the course. The following performance skills are to be used in connection with the associated written exam. To pass the performance standard the student must attain a performance standard average of 8 or higher on the rating scale. Students may be encouraged to repeat the objectives until they average 8 or higher for the following elements:
PERFORMANCE SKILLS STANDARDS 1 - As a part of their participation in the CTSO; students will attend an FFA/HOSA meeting.
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2 - The student will participate in a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program.
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3 - The student will demonstrate appropriate use and disposal of needles and other sharps.
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4 - The student will be able to interpret and extract information from realistic medical documents.
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Veterinary Assistant I (124) PERFORMANCE SKILLS STANDARDS 5 - The student will dissect preserved cats, or other appropriate animals.
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6 - The student will assist in providing prescribed treatments for common animal diseases.
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7 - The student will be able to demonstrate appropriate administration of oral, topical, and injectable medications.
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8 - The student will appropriately demonstrate the ability to communicate with and educate clients.
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9 - The student will demonstrate the ability to perform skills related to laboratory tests including urinalyses, microbiology, mycology, hematology, and parasitology.
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10 - The student will create a resume and develop interviewing skills, essential to obtaining a position in the veterinary field.
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11 - The student will demonstrate aseptic techniques.
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12 - The student will interpret and apply medical abbreviations and symbols.
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13 - The student will demonstrate animal restraint/handling techniques on small, exotic, and large animals.