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You must have been accepted to the online veterinary technology program at NVCC and be program placed in order to take this course. In this course, you will learn the basic concepts of business procedures of veterinary practice, including communication skills, office management, record keeping and the use of computers in veterinary practice
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Objectives |
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If you do well in this course, you will be able to:
- understand the technician's role in generating income in the veterinary practice
- understand the basics of the management and business aspects of veterinary practice
- recognize the various management areas of the veterinary clinic and possible management roles for the technician in those areas
- improve understanding and communication skills between technicians and clients, veterinarians and hospital personnel
- explore personal management issues for veterinary technicians including stress management, self knowledge, goal setting, resume writing and interviewing skills
- discuss emerging issues and the changing climate of veterinary practice
- describe and evaluate how the computer is used in veterinary practice
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Materials |
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Grading |
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Your course grade will be determined by the following assignments:
ASSIGNMENTS |
POINTS |
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Midterm Exam |
200 |
20% |
Final Exam |
250 |
25% |
*Assignments, Quizzes, Discussions, ACT Video Reviews & Critiques |
300 |
30% |
Course Projects (total of 4) |
250 |
25% |
*Students should answer at all ten (10) of the forum questions for full credit with fairly in-depth and thoughtful responses.
GRADE |
POINTS |
PERCENT |
A |
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1000-900 |
B |
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890-800 |
C |
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790-700 |
D |
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690-600 |
F |
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590-0 |
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Exams |
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There are 2 exams in this course.
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ELI Policies and Procedures |
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Contacting the Instructor |
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I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:
E-mail :tcockburn@nvcc.edu
Telephone : (703) 948-7747.
You may also call me to schedule a meeting in person at my campus office in Loudoun.
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Beginning the Course |
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Last Updated:
June 22, 2010
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