V T 51F: CAREER EXPLORATION FOR VETERINARY NURSES
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2025 |
| Units: | 1 |
| Hours: | 1 lecture per week (12 total per quarter) |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Student will explore and identify the career path the student would like to take after graduation
- Student will communicate effectively in a group or team setting
Description
Provides enrichment of the core curriculum of the Veterinary Technology Program. Content consists of relevant topics related to concurrent coursework. Lectures, lecture-demonstrations, multimedia presentations, live demonstrations, or hands-on workshops presented on a weekly basis. Students will identify the path that their career will take them and will research what avenues they should take to get there. Students will also work in group settings to further strengthen their interpersonal communication skills. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- Explore and identify the various career paths within veterinary medicine
- Demonstrate effective communication skills utilized in the veterinary field
- Develop a career plan
Course Content
- Career paths
- Paths include but are not limited to: rehabilitation, emergency, zoo and wildlife medicine, general practice, shelter medicine, etc.
- Monetary value of RVT to the practice, VT specialist opportunities
- Communication skills
- Participation in group demonstration and activities to reinforce skills obtained during the program
- Career plan
- Interview an individual working in their career path of choice
- Create detailed plan on steps needed to work in path of choice
Lab Content
Not applicable.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
1. Classroom equipped with multimedia presentation and projection capabilities.
2. Computers with internet access.
2. Computers with internet access.
Method(s) of Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation may include but are not limited to the following:
Two-page paper on career path
Student presentations
Participation in planned activities
Method(s) of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following:
Interactive lecture/presentations
Small group discussions and activities
Hands-on experiences as appropriate for individual topics
May involve computer demonstrations/simulations, written exercises, role-playing, small group work, hands-on practical experiences, and skills training
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
No required textbook. Materials provided by the instructor and presenter(s); online resources.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
- Research on career fields
- Interview with individuals within career fields
Discipline(s)
Registered Veterinary Technician