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Students in this program focus on
small animal care as they study and learn about basic animal science (veterinary) terminology, animal behavior, safe handling and restraint of small animals, anatomy and physiology, basic parasitology, first aid, health and disease, nomenclature, basic grooming, and basic record keeping. Emphasis is also placed upon
careers in animal science, NYS animal laws, and the small animal
hospital environment.
Students will be exposed to several guest speakers and visit sites to observe first-hand how animal science applies to a variety of jobs and occupations. The overall goal of this program is to allow students the opportunity to investigate the
animal science field to determine whether or not they wish to pursue a possible career in Animal Science.
Curriculum
for One Year
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| Animal Handling and Restraint |
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CDOS 3a, 3b, ELA 1
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Understand the importance of proper handling and restraint techniques for personal safety and the safety of the animal.
- Properly identify
types of handling and restraint equipment for small animals.
- Describe and demonstrate the proper handling and restraint techniques for small animals.
- Describe, name, and demonstrate proper basic grooming procedures and tools used on dogs/cats.
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Anatomy and Physiology |
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CDOS 2, 3a, 3b; ELA 1, 4; MST 4
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Investigate body systems and gain a working knowledge of each systems' function, purpose, and how it is affected by disease.
- Compare and contrast body systems of small animal species.
- Identify anatomical structures of small animals.
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Small Animal Care and Management |
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CDOS 3b; ELA 4; MST 4
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Accurately identify and interpret body language (behavior) in domestic animals.
- Understand and explain the importance of proper nutrition, exercise, and environmental management in small animal care.
- Be knowledgeable of common internal and external parasites found in/on small animals.
- Become familiar with animal welfare, animal rights, and NYS animal laws as they pertain to small animal care and animal facility management & care.
- Understand the importance of a sterile working environment and proper record keeping.
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Animal Health and Disease |
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CDOS 2, 3a, 3b; ELA 1, 4; MST 4
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Understand how diseases are spread from animal to animal and from animals to humans,
and how to prevent zoonosis.
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List the common small animal diseases and their clinical signs.
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Explain the difference between infectious and non-infectious diseases.
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Animal Nomenclature |
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CDOS 1, 2, 3a, 3b; ELA 1, 4
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- Understand Binomial Nomenclature and the history of small animals.
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Identify various breeds of small animals (living or in pictures).
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Understand the concept of breed and breed standards in judging small animals.
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Veterinary Terminology |
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Develop vocabulary in animal/ veterinary science.
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ELA 1 commencement each for Language for Information and Understanding, Language for Critical Analysis and Evaluation, LOTE - Latin checkpoints a, b,
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Students will become familiar and articulate with common terminology associated with animal care and veterinary procedures.
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Students in this program will receive 4 CTE credits. |
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