OADM70018
Veterinary Terminology
Sheridan
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version
 

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Section I: Administrative Information
  Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2021
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Veterinary Office Admin
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20210118_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This is a course offered through OntarioLearn. Access to the course materials will be through OntarioLearn.com and you will be sent an email with your login details.

 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
The course focuses on terminology used within the veterinary office and helps students develop the necessary language skills to communicate effectively in this environment. Word structure and terminology are studied to ensure that those working in the veterinary profession understand the doctor, their peers and clients. Using a systems approach, terminology will be introduced along with a very basic understanding of anatomy and physiology.

Program Context

 
Veterinary Office Admin Program Coordinator(s): N/A
This is a compulsory course within the Veterinary Office Administration Recognition of Achievement program.


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

  Critical Performance:
By the end of this course, the student will have demonstrated the ability to:
 
Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Construct and deconstruct medical terms in order to understand their meanings by breaking words into word parts including suffixes, prefixes, root words and combining vowels.
  2. Identify, define and correctly spell veterinary medical terms relating to: anatomy and structures, common anatomical terms, musculoskeletal system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, endocrine system and reproductive system.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 Evaluation Plan: ONLINE
 Assignments60.0%
 Final Exam40.0%
Total100.0%

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:


 

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Numeracy

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

  • Not Eligible for PLAR

 
 
Section III: Topical Outline
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: Online
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):
 TypeDescription
RequiredTextbookAn Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology, Janet Amundson Romich, Thomson Publishing, 4, ISBN 113312576X
OptionalOtherRecommended Texts: Any Medical Dictionary

Applicable student group(s): Continuing and Professional Studies Students
Course Details:

The course is offered through distance education and therefore the main teaching tool is the computer, with access to an instructor and a textbook.

During this course, students are likely to experience self-directed learning at their own individual pace, and contact with the instructor. In addition, the opportunity to submit questions and comments both privately and to a public discussion area will be available. Students will be required to submit assignments and where applicable, complete a final exam.



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Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.


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