HHSC 1010 - Animal Health Careers

Credit Hours: 1.00
(1 contact hr)
HHSC-1010 gives students information on the various career opportunities available in the animal health field. Topics include: Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, zoo work, kennel management, various species-specific careers, governmental and research careers, and business opportunities. Additional topics include: education requirements, licensing and registration, ethics, and jurisprudence. This course includes a 3 hour job shadow experience at a veterinary hospital. Center Campus.

Prerequisites:
None

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the career development of the veterinarian, including educational requirements, and career pathways after graduation and licensing.

Objectives:

Define the duties of the veterinarian.
Describe the development of the veterinary profession over the years.
Discuss the educational requirements for the veterinarian; including pre-vet studies.
Identify continuing education requirements and opportunities for veterinarians.
Identify and discuss various career pathways for licensed veterinarians.
Discuss varying salary levels based on career paths.
Research annual salary ranges for various career paths of the veterinarian.
Recognize licensing requirements to practice veterinary medicine.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the career development of the veterinary technician, including educational requirements, licensing requirements, and career pathways after graduation and licensing.

Objectives:

Define the duties of the veterinary technician.
Describe the development of the veterinary technician profession over the years.
Recognize licensing requirements for Michigan and various states.
Recognize the minimum educational requirements for the veterinary technician.
Identify and discuss career pathways for the licensed veterinary technician.
Discuss extended education opportunities for the veterinary technician.
Discuss continuing education requirements and opportunities for the veterinary technician.
Describe licensing requirements for graduating technician students.
Discuss the average salary of the licensed veterinary technician in various career pathways.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the career development of guest speakers of various animal-related careers.

Objectives:

Define the duties of the veterinary assistant.
Discuss the education required for veterinary assistants.
Discuss employment opportunities for the veterinary assistant.
Discuss various careers in animal health and welfare.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Veterinarian
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Assistant
Additional animal-related careers
Job Shadow (mandatory requirement to pass course)

Primary Faculty
Delauter, Julie
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Roose, Diane

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088