Sheridan Course Outlines

ANIC18634
Animal Facility Management

I: Administrative Information II: Course Details III: Topical Outline(s) Printable Version Public

Section I: Administrative Information

Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Spring/Summer 2006
Prerequisites: (ANIC18263)
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Course Name (short): Animal Facility Management
School: Community and Liberal Studies
Program(s): Animal Care
Program Coordinator(s): Catherine Slaney
Course Leader or Contact: Leslie Sweeney
Originator: Janitha Forrest
Designate: Katrina Eacrett
Version: 4.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Calendar Description
This course introduces some of the basic principles of business and operational management in animal facilities such as veterinary clinics, boarding and grooming facilities, humane societies and shelters, stables and wildlife facilities.

Typical Instructional Format

Lecture	24.0
Other	20.0
Total hours:	44.0

Courses may be offered in other formats.

Section I Notes: Retain course outlines for possible future use in support of credit applications at other educational institutions.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
This course introduces some of the basic principles of business and operational management in animal facilities such as veterinary clinics, boarding and grooming facilities, humane societies and shelters, laboratories, stables and wildlife facilities. Students will explore a variety of situations that are commonly encountered in animal facilities through interactive learning. All students will be expected to complete a one-week session of duty in the Sheridan Animal Centre to care for the resident animals and facilitate the grooming and adoption programs.

Program Context

Animal Care

Program Coordinator: Catherine Slaney

This course provides an opportuity for students to gain practical experience in the operation of an animal facility.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 1)    Demonstrate basic animal facility management skills 
 2)    Communicate effectively and efficiently with co-workers,
        employers and clients
 3)    Use the telephone and computer equipment competently
 4)    Locate an appropriate home for an orphaned or injured animal
        and complete the adoption procedure 
 5)    Advise an adoptive owner how to care for a new pet in an
        appropriate manner
 6)    Conduct a physical examination on any animal in the Animal
        Centre
 7)    Conduct an informative tour of the Animal Centre.
 8)    Adhere to the rules and procedures used in the Sheridan Animal
        Centre
 9)    Develop a proposal for a community project that benefits
        animals
 10)   Conduct a variety of tasks using software appropriate for use
        in animal facilities
 11)   Complete independent assignments and animal centre duty in a
        timely manner
 12)   Assess the management principles and procedures of an animal
        research facility
 13)   Describe the purpose and function of the CACC and other Animal
        Care Committees in conjunction with the Animals for Research
        Act and the OMAF

Critical Course Performance:
By the end of this course, the student will be able to competently 
and confidently complete the daily tasks that reflect basic 
operational management skills in an animal facility.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Animal Centre Duty          30%
Field Report                10%
Media Presentations         20%
Test (2x20%)                40%

                Total:     100%

ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL:
  
1.	Students who miss a test for unforeseen circumstances with an 
acceptable and, where requested, documented explanation can write a 
make-up test with no penalty. There may be time limits concerning the 
writing of the make-up test. Students who are not able to submit 
assignments on time due to health or medical reasons need to 
negotiate with the professor ahead of time or, if that is not 
possible, submit documented explanation.

2.	Late Assignment Penalty: Students who fail to submit work on 
time, or in the format requested may be subject to a penalty.

3.	Late assignments may be submitted to the faculty mailboxes 
located outside Room B198. Students will leave a message for the 
professor indicating the assignment has been submitted to the mailbox.

4.	Students are expected to keep a copy of the assignment and/or 
working notes for each assignment until the grade has been received. 
The professor may ask for submission of the working notes at any time 
during the course.

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

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

X	Communication	X	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving	X	Interpersonal
	Numeracy	X	Information Management	X	Personal

Notes: N/A

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact: Catherine Slaney
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous life and work experiences. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam	Portfolio	Interview	Other	Not Eligible for PLAR
X		X	X

Notes: N/A

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.
Effective term: Spring/Summer 2006
Professor: Tba
Textbook(s):

Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians
Animal Care Handbook - Warren, Small Animal

Applicable student group(s): Animal Care Students
Course Details:

This course introduces the basic operational management tasks common 
in a variety of animal facilities. 


WEEK 1	   Introduction to Avimark
           Facilities Overview

WEEK 2	   Avimark
           - Lists (Treatment, Inventory, Diagnosis)
           - Medical History
           - Labels
           Medical Records/Privacy Policy

WEEK 3	   Avimark
           - The Appointment Calendar
           - Client Invoice
           Telephone Management

WEEK 4	   Test   20%

WEEK 5	   Pet Health - Eve
           Client Service

WEEK 6	   Guest Speaker 
           Judy Cannon - Petlynx
           Identification & Recovery

WEEK 7	   Independent Study  
           Report 10%

WEEK 8	   Pet Health - Pet Point

WEEK 9	   Team Building

WEEK 10	   Test 20%

WEEK 11 & 12	Media Presentations 20%

WEEK 13 & 14	Animal Centre Administration 30%

Academic Honesty
The principle of academic honesty requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the faculty member, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Instances of academic dishonesty, including assisting another student to cheat, will be penalized as detailed in the Student Handbook.

Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic honesty are advised to discuss them with the faculty member prior to submitting the assignment in question.

Discrimination and Harassment
Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that respects the dignity, self esteem and fair treatment of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination are available in the Student Handbook.

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