This Program Is a Planned Sequence of Instruction Consisting of Five Secondary Courses

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of five secondary courses.

The following table illustrates the Secondary program structure:

OCP / Course Number / Course Title / Length / SOC Code / Level /
A / 8111510
8111540
8111550 / Veterinary Assisting 1
Veterinary Assisting 2
Veterinary Assisting 3 / 1 credit
1 credit
1 credit / 31-9096.00 / 2
2
2
B / ATE0070 / Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 2 / 150 hours / 31-9096.00 / 2
C / 8111530 / Veterinary Assisting 5 / 1 credit / 31-9096.00 / 2

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program. These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

Extended Student Supervision

Because of the production and marketing cycle of the animal industry, this program requires individual instruction and supervision of students for the entire period beyond the 180-day school year.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

FFA is the appropriate secondary career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program. Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the program-specific OJT framework apply.

Essential Skills

Essential skills identified by the Division of Career and Adult Education have been integrated into the standards and benchmarks of this program. These skills represent the general knowledge and skills considered by industry to be essential for success in careers across all career clusters. Students preparing for a career served by this program at any level should be able to demonstrate these skills in the context of this program. (www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/rtf/essential_skills.rtf)