Course Syllabus
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Course Description and Prerequisites | Course Objectives | Time Expectation | Course Requisite Technical Skills | Textbooks and Materials | Course Grading | Course Policies | Student Rights & Responsibilities | Overview of Assignments | Taking Proctored Assessments | Your Email Account | Student Resources | Accommodation Policy and Statements | NOVA Online Policies and Procedures | Course Summary (Assignment Schedule and Critical Dates)
Course Title: VET 121 Clinical Practice I (3 Credits)
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Course Description and Prerequisites
Course Objectives
Time Expectation
Course Requisite Technical Skills
In order to succeed in this online course, you must be comfortable working with technology. At a minimum, you must possess the following technical skills:
- Ability to use the Internet in an effective and efficient manner, including installation and management of browser plug-ins and add-ons.
- Basic knowledge about the operation of a computer, file management, and software installation.
- Working knowledge of the Canvas learning management system.
- Ability to proficiently search the web for information
- Ability to download and print information from websites
- Ability to download, view, and/or print PDF files
Textbooks and Materials
Required Textbooks
Other Technologies and Materials
Must have access to a digital videorecorder and video editing software for essential skills video.
Lab Preparation
- Set of surgical scrubs, any color or style - your preference
- Closed-toed, rubber-soled shoes - any color and style
- White labcoat
- Nametag (magnetic-backed NOVA Veterinary Technology name badge available for purchase at Loudoun Campus bookstore or their online bookstore)
- Hair scrunchie for long hair
- Non-sterile, powder-free, non-latex exam gloves - several pairs in your choice of color
- Sterile Powder-Free Surgical gloves - 4 to 6 pairs minimum, see hand-sizing/glove chart folder below
- 1 to 2 disposable prepackaged surgical scrub brushes (if you wish to practice scrubbing at NOVA),
- 1 bonnet-style surgical cap
- Stethoscope, various style options - your preference
- Stethoscope name tag optional and available at Loudoun Campus bookstore
- Inexpensive wristwatch with a second-hand or stethoscope watch (Smartphone or digital watches not a substitute)
- Pocket penlight, optional
- Lister bandage scissors (not EMT scissors)
- Basic pocket multi-function calculator, inexpensive and with a square-root key (Smartphone or digital calculators not a substitute)
- Black ink pen
- Black fine-tipped Sharpie, optional
Acquiring Textbooks and Course Materials
Course Grading
Course Policies
Attendance Policy:
You are expected to log into the Canvas course site at least three times a week to participate in discussions and submit assignments.
You must attend both on-campus lab sessions and submit skills video in order to pass the course, regardless of total points accumulated.
Grading Turnaround Time:
All assignments and assessments that are completed and received by the due date will be graded and associated grades will be posted in Grades of Canvas within 7 days of the due date.
Late Work Policy:
Late assignments will not be accepted.
Incomplete Policy:
Withdraw from the Course
Student Rights & Responsibilities
Overview of Assignments
Taking Proctored Assessments
Your Email Account
Student Resources
Accommodation Policy and Statements
NOVA Online Policies and Procedures
Course Summary:
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