Course Syllabus
NOVA Online VET 122
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 122 Clinical Practice II (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:
- Lavin's Radiography for Veterinary Technicians, 6th edition (2017) by Brown and Brown (Elsevier)
- McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 9th edition (2017) Textbook and Workbook by Bassert and Thomas (Elsevier)
Recommended/Optional Books:
- Practical Diagnostic Imaging for Veterinary Technician, 3rd edition (2004) by Han and Hurd (Elsevier)
- Handbook of Radiographic Positioning for Veterinary Technicians, 1st edition (2009) by Sirois, Anthony and Mauragis (Cengage Learning)
Other Technologies and Materials
Required materials for this course are:
- Clean white lab coat with NOVA Veterinary Technician name tag (available from Loudoun Campus bookstore)
- Radiology dosimetry monitoring badge - veterinary mentor practice site must provide for clinical practice; Program will provide for campus lab visits and fieldtrips
- No open-toed shoes or sandals. Completely closed rubber-soled no-heeled shoe.
- Wear long pants or scrub bottoms under lab coat. If you have long hair, please tie it back or pin it up for all labwork and live animal fieldtrips.
- Reliable Internet access
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. Attendance is mandatory to all on-campus lab sessions; must complete and document all essential course tasks to satisfactorily meet course and Veterinary Technology Program requirements.
Grading Turnaround Time:
Completed assignments will be graded within seven (7) days from the assignment due date and portfolio/projects within fourteen (14) days from the assignment 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
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