Do you love animals — horses in particular? Have you considered a career as a veterinary assistant, stable manager, or horse caretaker? If so, this course sequence teaches you the skills you need to work directly with horses.
Whether you’re interested in joining a stable, equestrian center, or veterinary facility that works with large animals, having a fundamental knowledge of horse caretaking and veterinary science is essential. The Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management sequence provides a broad overview of horse care topics while teaching the technical skills needed to work as a veterinary assistant.
Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management covers the foundational skills needed to work in veterinary office with a specialized focus on horse care management. These complimentary fields of study are perfect for individuals interested in working with horses or current veterinary assistants wanting to diversify their skillset.
You will gain a breadth of knowledge that can take you from the veterinary office to the stables and beyond. You will learn to be an asset in all aspects of a horse’s clinical and caretaking needs, from assisting surgical and dental procedures to measuring vitals.
Having Veterinary Assistant and Horse Care Management credentials acknowledge the dedication of those with a special interest in the well-being of horses. In addition, completing these two intensive courses adds credibility to your qualifications and affirms that you have met industry-recognized levels of proficiency.
Veterinary Assistant
I. Module
1: Getting
Started file
II. Module
2: Welcome
to the Veterinary Hospital file
III. Module
3: Getting
Ready for Your First Visit file
IV. Module
4:
Physiology and Anatomy 1: Directional Signs and the Skeletal System file
V. Module
5:
Physiology and Anatomy 2: The Nervous System, Endocrine System, and
Muscles and
Joints file
VI. Module
6:
Physiology and Anatomy 3: The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems file
VII. Module
7:
Physiology and Anatomy 4: The Digestive System, Urogenital System,
Liver, and
Spleen file
VIII. Module
8: Front
Office Duties: Records, Confidentiality, and Client Relations file
IX. Module
9: More
Front Office Tips, and Determining Age and Gender of Kittens and
Puppies file
X. Module
10: Canine
Restraint file
XI. Module
11: Feline
and Exotic Restraint file
XII. Module
12: The
Physical Examination: Procedures, Restraint, and Vital Signs file
XIII. Module
13:
Everyday Procedures for the Veterinary Assistant file
XIV. Module
14:
Workplace Hazards and Infection Control file
XV. Module
15: The
Reproductive Cycle and Sterilization Procedures file
XVI. Module
16:
Vaccinology file
XVII. Module
17:
Nutrition Basics and Prescription Foods file
XVIII. Module
18:
Prescriptions: Preparing and Calculating Doses file
XIX. Module
19:
Prescriptions: Types of Medications and What They Do file
XX. Module
20: Giving
Medications file
XXI. Module
21: The
Euthanasia Process file
XXII. Module
22: Taking
Blood Samples file
XXIII. Module
23:
Interpreting Blood Tests and Handling Blood file
XXIV. Module
24: Urine
Collection, Handling, and Interpretation file
XXV. Module
25: Tests:
Serology, Scrapings, Smears, Flotations, and Necropsies file
XXVI. Module
26:
Radiographs and Personal Safety file
XXVII. Module
27:
Radiographic Positioning file
XXVIII. Module
28: Pain
Recognition and Emergency Care file
XXIX. Module
29:
Dentistry: Charting, Tooth Disease, and Dental Care file
XXX. Module
30:
External Parasites: Fleas, Ticks, Mites, and More file
XXXI. Module
31:
Parasites of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Heart file
XXXII. Module
32:
Poisonings in Pets file
XXXIII. Module
33: Surgery
1: Preparing the Patient file
XXXIV. Module
34: Surgery
2: Your Role During and After file
XXXV. Module
35:
Understanding Animal Behavior file
XXXVI. Module
36: The Job
Search and Future Opportunities file
FINAL
EXAM
Horse Care Management
I. Horse Care A
A. Horse Psychology
and Handling Horses
B. Considerations for Buying and
Selling Horses
C. Evaluating Conformation in the
Horse
D. The Digestive System and Basic
Principles of
Equine Nutrition
E. Principles of Pasture Management
F. Principles of Proper Grooming
G. Industry Applications
II. Horse Care B
A. Feeds for Horses
B. Stable Management Practices
C.
Bedding and Mucking Out
D. Principles of Hoof Care and
Shoeing
E. Exercise and Conditioning
F. Tack and Tack Fitting
G.
Horse Facility Design
III. Horse Care C
A. Utilizing Blankets, Bandages and
Boots
B. Principles of Equine Health
Management
C. Clipping and Trimming the
Competitive Horse
D. Transporting and Managing Horses
Away from
Home
E. Organizing and Managing a Horse
Event
F. Aspects of Operating a Horse
Enterprise
You will choose one of the following modules:
IV. Equine Behavior
A.
Introduction to Equine Behavior
B. How
Genetics Influence Behavior
C.
Perception and Response Behavior
D.
Communication and Social Behavior
E.
Sexual and Reproductive Behaviors
F.
Learning Behaviors and Training Methods
G.
Addressing Maladaptive Behavior in Horses
V. Horse Breeding
A.
Fundamental Principles of Horse Breeding
B.
Reproductive Physiology of the Mare
C.
Reproductive Physiology of the Stallion
D.
Breeding Management Practices
E.
Management of the Pregnant Mare
F.
Understanding the Foaling Process
G. Care
of the Newborn Foal
H.
Infertility and Reproductive Disorders
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
1. Can I register for
courses if I am an international student?
Yes, because ed2go courses are online you never
have to
actually travel to the school. Most
schools offer telephone or online registration.
2. How long does it
take to complete a course?
All of our courses are self-paced and open
enrollment, so
you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. When you register, you’ll receive eighteen
(18) months to complete the course.
3. What if I don't
have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?
The time allotted for course completion has been
calculated
based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to
complete the
course, contact your Student Advisor to help you work out a suitable
completion
date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.
4. Do I have to buy
additional materials?
No.
5. Can I get
financial assistance?
ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do
not qualify
for federal aid. In some states,
vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified
students to take our courses.
Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance
when
they enroll, if they meet certain requirements.
6. What happens when
I complete the course?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will
be
awarded a certificate of completion.
7. Am I guaranteed a
job?
ed2go courses will provide you with the skills you
need to
obtain an entry-level position in most cases.
We don’t provide direct job placement services, but our
facilitators and
career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to
give
advice on finding your first job.
Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional
reference
upon completion of the course. Potential
students should always do research on the job market in their area
before
registering.
8. Who will be my
instructor?
Each student is paired with a facilitator for
one-on-one
interaction. The facilitator will be
available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to
provide
feedback on your performance. All of our
facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in
which they
teach.
9. What software or
hardware do I need in order to take online courses and what are the
system
requirements?
In order to take ed2go courses, you need access to
a
computer and the Internet. You can access the course contents from any
web-enabled computer. We recommend that you have a word-processing
program
(Microsoft Word is the best) and the latest version of Internet
Explorer.
10. Can I use a Mac?
Yes.
11. How can I get
more information about this course?
If you have questions that are not answered on our
website,
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12. When can I start
the course?
Our courses are open enrollment. You can register
and start
the course as soon as you are ready. Please note that once the course
curriculum
is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment
confirmation,
refunds cannot be issued.
13. Does this program
prepare for a certification?
Upon completion of this course you will receive a
certificate in Horse Care Management and Veterinary Assistant.