Summer/Fall 2024 frederick.edu/QuickEnroll • 301.624.2888 22 HEALTHCARE CAREERS VET131 Veterinary Assistant 2 Veterinary assistants support veterinarians and veterinary technicians and are a vital member of the veterinary medical team. In part 2 of the veterinary assistant course series students will be introduced to small animal nursing safety and care procedures, surgical preparation and assisting, and radiology and ultrasound imaging processes. Students learn about quality nursing techniques and practices, the surgical process, from instrument identification and preparation, anesthesia, pre/post op care, and emergency and critical care. Students are introduced to laboratory procedures, including blood, urine, and fecal sample collection, and testing techniques and procedures. Students also review the vet assistant’s role in imaging procedures, including safety, quality control, and equipment and image care and maintenance. Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed VET130 prior to class start date of VET131. VETERINARY ASSISTANT Veterinary Assistants play an important role – they support the veterinarian, vet technicians, and other clinic staff with the daily operations of the veterinary practice. This includes not only assisting during animal exams or emergency situations, but also performing general animal care and facility tasks, including feeding, grooming, cleaning cages/kennels, bathing, equipment sterilization, and examination room cleaning. Veterinary Assistants also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, following up with clients, keep up-to-date patient records, and working with pet insurance or clients for billing and payments. It is a central supporting role that helps make sure the office runs smoothly and that patients receive the care and attention they need. For more information on this program, email healthcarecareers@ frederick.edu or call 240.629.7907. For registration or payment plan information, email [email protected] or call 301.624.2888. Prerequisites & other requirements: • This class requires reading and listening in English. Not sure about your English skills? Visit frederick.edu/Testing to schedule a free Accuplacer test, then share your results with the CEWD Registration team at [email protected] or 301.624.2888. • CAH145 – Foundations for Healthcare Careers or ADE641 – ESL Foundations for Healthcare Careers (90) (formerly ADE632) CAH145 Foundations for Healthcare Careers This course introduces students to important healthcare concepts and professional career development skills to prepare students for working in a healthcare setting. Students are introduced to medical terminology, the current healthcare system structure and essential concepts such as HIPAA, documentation and medical records, patient rights, cultural competency, workplace professionalism, healthcare ethics and legal responsibilities, environmental safety, and infection control. Communication skills are practiced with special focus on customer service and interpersonal communication concepts. Students will also gain professional development skills in successful resume and application writing, interviewing, and gaining and maintaining employment. VET130 Veterinary Assistant 1 Veterinary assistants support veterinarians and veterinary technicians and are a vital member of the veterinary medical team. In part 1 of the veterinary assistant course series students will be introduced to veterinary office and hospital administrative procedures, communication, and client relations. Students will learn Veterinary Pharmacy and Pharmacology procedures such as filling medications and inventory control, and vaccinations and examination room procedures, including small animal restraint, medical history documentation, vital signs recording, exam room grooming, dog and cat breed and gender recognition, basic nutritional requirements, and topical medication application. Prerequisites: This class requires reading and listening in English. Not sure about your English skills? Visit frederick.edu/Testing to schedule a free Accuplacer test, then share your results with the CEWD Registration team at [email protected] or 301.624.2888. To enroll in the course students must have successfully completed CAH145 or ADE641 (formerly ADE632) and show academic readiness in Math. See page 33 for details. Payment Plans Available! Take advantage of the FCC payment plan when you register for select programs (see page 38 for a list of eligible programs). This allows you to divide your total cost into automatic monthly payments from either a checking/savings account or major credit card. The plan is interest free with a non-refundable enrollment fee of $30. For more information about the payment plan, contact CEWD Registration at [email protected] or 301.624.2888. CAH145 | 36 hours | $523 ($229 tuition + $294 fees) 26979 M,W 4:30 - 7:30 PM 7/10 – 8/19 MC126 VET130 | 60 hours | $851 ($399 tuition + $452 fees) 26980 M,W 4:30 - 8:30 PM 8/21 – 10/14* MC126 *No class 9/2 VET131 | 60 hours | $851 ($399 tuition + $452 fees) 26981 M,W 4:30 - 8:30 PM 10/16 – 12/9* MC126 *No class 11/20 Total Program Hours: 156 Total Program Cost: $2,225 VETERINARY ASSISTANT In-Person Courses Online Courses (ONL) Structured Remote Courses (SR) Hybrid Courses (HYB) | See page 4 for more course option information Eligible for senior tuition waiver. Eligible for disabled & retired tuition waiver. See page 39. ONL Note: Multiple sections may be available for certain ONL classes. Please ensure that you register for the date you want.
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