2023-2024 Academic Catalog
Division of Agriculture
Veterinary Nursing Office Assistant Certificate Technical Certificate
Total Credits 16
COURSES
CREDITS BOOK REQ
COURSE
ONLINE
First Semester (Fall) ⬤
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AG149 Principles of Animal Science
3
EN176 English Composition I
3
VN115 Introduction to Veterinary Nursing
1
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$100
1 1-3
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$100
VN126 Veterinary Medical Terminology AL102 Medical Terminology Subtotal First Semester (minimum)
OR
$10
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8
Second Semester (Spring) MA109 Math for Veterinary Nurses
2
VN119 Breeds of Domestic Animals
1
VN121 Medical Records & Vet Office Skills
2
Oral Communication Gen. Ed.
3
Subtotal Second Semester (minimum)
8
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$150 $100
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$150
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Program Design Individuals completing this certificate will obtain training in veterinary office and computer skills, communication skills, veterinary medical terminology, animal breed identification, medical record keeping, veterinary drug dosage calculations, and the basics of animal agriculture. This certificate is designed to provide individuals with the skills necessary to be successfully employed in a veterinary office setting.
Veterinary Office Assistant Certificate of Completion COURSES
Total Credits 13 CREDITS BOOK REQ
COURSE
ONLINE
First Semester (Fall) AG149 Principles of Animal Science
3
EN176 English Composition I
3
VN115 Introduction to Veterinary Nursing
1
VN126 Veterinary Medical Terminology
1
AL102 Medical Terminology
1-3
Subtotal First Semester (minimum)
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$10 ⬤ ⬤
$100 $100
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8
Second Semester (Spring) MA109 Math for Veterinary Nurses
2
VN119 Breeds of Domestic Animals
1
VN121 Medical Records & Vet Office Skills
2
Subtotal Second Semester (minimum)
5
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$150 $100
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$150
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