VETERINARY ASSISTING CDE 190 CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT HANDBOOK VETERINARY ASSISTING CDE PURPOSE The purpose of the veterinary assisting CDE is to provide students with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate knowledge and skills for both companion animal and livestock within the veterinary industry. ELIGIBILITY The participants must be an active member of a chartered Florida FFA Chapter and enrolled in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12. Each Junior and Senior chapter may enter one team of four individuals. Only the top three scores will be calculated for the team total. EVENT SCHEDULE PRELIMINARY The preliminary contest will be held on the Spring CDE Preliminary Testing Day. The top thirty teams completing the written 50-question exam will be eligible for competition in the state level contest. 60 minutes will be allotted for the written exam. The exam will not include any identification. FINALS The state level event will be comprised of the written 25-question exam, breed identification, tool identification, and the schedule group of skill activities. EVENT PRACTICUMS KNOWLEDGE PRACTICUM WRITTEN EXAM The written exam will consist of veterinary knowledge and understanding based in the subject of the Delmar Cengage Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals & Applications textbook. Each correct answer is worth 2 points. Unless otherwise noted, the written exam will be created using odd chapters on odd years and even chapters on even years, aligned with the state finals date - not the preliminary. IDENTIFICATION PRACTICUMS BREED IDENTIFICATION 1. A breed identification test will be given. Students will identify 20 breeds from a power point presentation or printed pictures. Each correct answer is worth 1 point. The species covered each year will rotate. 2. Even years will be Canine, Cattle and Swine. 3. Odd years will be Feline, Horse, Goat, Sheep and Rabbit. 4. A list of breeds is provided in the reference section of this document. TOOL IDENTIFICATION 1. 25 instruemnts will be shown. 2. The official list can be found in the reference section of this document. 3. Participants will be given 1 minute per item to identify the piece. Participants will not be permitted to go back to an item a second time. 4. Each correctly identified item will be awarded 1 point. SKILL PRACTICUMS 1. A selected procedure in the form of a written scenario will be presented to the competitor at the start of the skill to be performed. Each skill will be timed, beginning when the scenario is presented. Each contestant will complete specific hands on performance operations. There will be a 3 year rotation of 4 skills each year. 2. Competitors must complete all steps of the procedure listed in the guidelines even if the steps must be simulated or verbalized. Steps may not be simulated or verbalized when the equipment or materials are available. ■ Group A - 2014, 2017, 2020 – Apply/Remove Gauze Restraint Muzzle and Commercial Muzzle – Preliminary History and Initial Exam with vital signs – Wrapping Surgical Gown ■ Group B - 2015, 2018, 2021 – Animal Restraint Techniques – Canine Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Large) – Open Gloving ■ Group C - 2016, 2019, 2022 – Restraining for Canine/Feline Venipuncture – Apply/Remove Bandaging – Preparing an Animal for Surgery SCORING PRELIMINARIES Practicum Activity Individual Team Knowledge Written Exam 50 150 Total 150 450 FINALS Practicum Type Activity Individual Team Knowledge Written Exam 50 150 Identification Breeds 20 60 Identification Equipment & Instruments 25 75
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Veterinary assisting CDe
190 CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT HANDBOOK
VETERINARY ASSISTING CDEPURPOSEThe purpose of the veterinary assisting CDE is to provide students with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate knowledge and skills for both companion animal and livestock within the veterinary industry.
ELIGIBILITYThe participants must be an active member of a chartered Florida FFA Chapter and enrolled in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12. Each Junior and Senior chapter may enter one team of four individuals. Only the top three scores will be calculated for the team total.
EVENT SCHEDULEPRELIMINARYThe preliminary contest will be held on the Spring CDE Preliminary Testing Day. The top thirty teams completing the written 50-question exam will be eligible for competition in the state level contest. 60 minutes will be allotted for the written exam. The exam will not include any identification.
FINALSThe state level event will be comprised of the written 25-question exam, breed identification, tool identification, and the schedule group of skill activities.
EVENT PRACTICUMSKNOWLEDGE PRACTICUMWRITTEN EXAMThe written exam will consist of veterinary knowledge and understanding based in the subject of the Delmar Cengage Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals & Applications textbook. Each correct answer is worth 2 points. Unless otherwise noted, the written exam will be created using odd chapters on odd years and even chapters on even years, aligned with the state finals date - not the preliminary.
IDENTIFICATION PRACTICUMSBREED IDENTIFICATION
1. A breed identification test will be given. Students will identify 20 breeds from a power point presentation or printed pictures. Each correct answer is worth 1 point. The species covered each year will rotate.
2. Even years will be Canine, Cattle and Swine.3. Odd years will be Feline, Horse, Goat, Sheep and Rabbit. 4. A list of breeds is provided in the reference section of this
document.
TOOL IDENTIFICATION1. 25 instruemnts will be shown.2. The official list can be found in the reference section of
this document. 3. Participants will be given 1 minute per item to identify the
piece. Participants will not be permitted to go back to an item a second time.
4. Each correctly identified item will be awarded 1 point.
SKILL PRACTICUMS1. A selected procedure in the form of a written
scenario will be presented to the competitor at the start of the skill to be performed. Each skill will be timed, beginning when the scenario is presented. Each contestant will complete specific hands on performance operations. There will be a 3 year rotation of 4 skills each year.
2. Competitors must complete all steps of the procedure listed in the guidelines even if the steps must be simulated or verbalized. Steps may not be simulated or verbalized when the equipment or materials are available.
■ Group A - 2014, 2017, 2020 – Apply/Remove Gauze Restraint Muzzle and
Commercial Muzzle – Preliminary History and Initial Exam with vital signs – Wrapping Surgical Gown
■ Group B - 2015, 2018, 2021 – Animal Restraint Techniques – Canine Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Large) – Open Gloving
■ Group C - 2016, 2019, 2022 – Restraining for Canine/Feline Venipuncture – Apply/Remove Bandaging – Preparing an Animal for Surgery
SCORINGPRELIMINARIESPracticum Activity Individual Team
Knowledge Written Exam
50 150
Total 150 450
FINALSPracticum Type Activity Individual Team
Knowledge Written Exam 50 150
Identification Breeds 20 60
Identification Equipment & Instruments
25 75
Veterinary assisting CDe
191FLORIDA FFA ASSOCIATION
Skills (2008, 2011, 2014)
Apply/Remove Gauze Restraint Muzzle and Commercial Muzzle
20 60
Skills (2008, 2011, 2014)
Preliminary History and Initial Exam with vital signs
30 90
Skills (2008, 2011, 2014)
Wrapping Surgical Gown
32 96
Skills (2009, 2012, 2015)
Animal Restraint Techniques
30 90
Skills (2009, 2012, 2015)
Canine Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
36 108
Skills (2009, 2012, 2015)
Surgical Gowning/Closed Gloving
32 96
Skills (2010, 2013, 2016)
Restraining for Canine/Feline Venipuncture
32 96
Skills (2010, 2013, 2016)
Apply/Remove Bandaging
30 90
Skills (2010, 2013, 2016)
Preparing an Animal for Surgery
27 81
Official Dress/Scrubs
50 150
Total
TIE BREAKERSTies will be broken using the following procedure, unless otherwise noted by the CDE Coordinator. In breaking a tie for a team the drop score will be used first, followed by team written exam total, and then by team placing class total. Individual ties will be broken by oral reasons first, followed by written exam, and then by a single placing class (chosen by CDE Coordinator). If any of these are absent from a CDE, (ie. oral reasons, written exam, etc), then the next highest point practicum will be used.
AWARDSAwards will be presented at the annual State Convention and Leadership Conference. Awards are presented to teams as well as individuals based upon their rankings. Awards are sponsored by a cooperating industry sponsor(s) as a special project and/or by the general fund of the Florida FFA Foundation.
REFERENCESThis list of references is not intended to be inclusive. Other sources may be utilized and teachers are encouraged to make use of the very best instructional materials available. The following list contains references that may prove helpful during event preparation.
2. Placed gown on countertop with the outside (front) of gown facing up. 2
3. Folded sleeves toward center of gown with cuffs facing the bottom hem. 2
4. Folded both sides of gown to the center so side seams are aligned with sleeve seams. 2
5. Folded gown in half longitudinally with sleeves inside. 2
6. Ties should be placed so they can be touched without contaminat-ing the gown. 2
7. Starting at the bottom, folded gown lengthwise in accordion fash-ion. 2
8. Hand towel folded in half and then fanfolded into four folds with one corner turned back and placed on top of gown. 2
9. Folded gown placed to one side. Placed two wraps on top of each other diagonally on counter top. 2
10. Placed folded gown and hand towel on top of wraps so that corners of wraps are perpendicular to sides of gown/towel. 2
11. Sterilization indicator strip placed on top of gown/towel. 2
12. Folded the fi rst wrap from bottom up to cover the gown, tucking it under far side of gown but leaving the corner doubled back. 2
13. Folded the three remaining corners, (right, left and top) to cover the gown in a similar manner, with the fi nal corner folded tightly under the previous two folds. Tip of fi nal fold should be exposed for easy unwrapping.
2
14. Repeated steps 12 and 13 with the second piece of wrap. 2
15. Secured pack with autoclave tape. 2
16. Labeled with contents, date and initials of individual preparing the pack. 2
Canine Cardiolulmonary Resuscitation (Large) Skill Procedure - Group B
Possible Points
PointsEarned
1. Surveyed the scene and inspected the area 22. Determined unresponsiveness 2
*Judge states, “Airway obstructed.”3. Checked for open airway 24. Laid animal down on its right side 25. Gently tilted the head slightly back to extend the neck and head 26. Pulled tongue between front teeth 27. Performed fi nger sweep to check for and remove any foreign materi-
9. Sealed animal’s mouth and lips by grasping the muzzle and encir-cling it with hand, keeping the nares patent but under the fi ngers. Placed mouth directly against hand and forcefully exhaled, giving four or fi ve quick breaths through the nares at a rate of 20 breaths per minute.
2
10. Rechecked breathing and checked for heartbeat or femoral pulse 2*Judge states, “Not breathing, no heartbeat.”
11. Kneeled next to pet with animal’s spine against the knees of the rescuer 2
12. Placed the palm of both hands clasped together over the ribs at the point where the elbow touches the chest. 2
13. Compressed the chest by approximately 25-33% with elbows locked during compressions, alternating 5 compressions for each breath, then checked for pulse.
2
14. Performed 4 cycles of 5 compressions to one breath or until: 2*Judge states, “Pulse detected, still not breathing.”
15. Delivered 5 more breaths at a rate of 20 breaths per minute, then rechecked breathing 2
*Judge states, “Dog is breathing.”16. Treated for shock.
a. Wrapped the dog in a blanket 2b. Spoke reassuringly to dog 2
17. Said, “Dog is stable: transport to hospital.” 2
Preparing an Animal for SurgerySkill Procedure - Group C
*SAMPLE*
Time Limit: 7 Minutes Possible Points
PointsEarned
1. Used alcohol-based handrub for hand hygiene 3
2. Identifi ed animal. 3
3. Assembled materials for prep. 3
4. Donned latex gloves. 3
5. Cleansed pre-shaved area with an antiseptic scrub fol-lowed by gauze, beginning at the proposed incision site and progressing outward in a spiraling pattern, never re-turning to the proposed incision line with the same gauze sponge
3
6. Performed step 6 for a second time. 3
7. Performed step 6 for a third time. 3
8. Applied antiseptic solution to operative site via a spray bottle or Sterile sponge. 3
Preparing an Animal for SurgerySkill Procedure - Group C
*SAMPLE*
Time Limit: 7 Minutes Possible Points
PointsEarned
1. Used alcohol-based handrub for hand hygiene 3
2. Identifi ed animal. 3
3. Assembled materials for prep. 3
4. Donned latex gloves. 3
5. Cleansed pre-shaved area with an antiseptic scrub fol-lowed by gauze, beginning at the proposed incision site and progressing outward in a spiraling pattern, never re-turning to the proposed incision line with the same gauze sponge
3
6. Performed step 6 for a second time. 3
7. Performed step 6 for a third time. 3
8. Applied antiseptic solution to operative site via a spray bottle or Sterile sponge. 3
Restraining for Canine/Feline Venipuncture - (Jugular) Skill Procedure - Group C *SAMPLE*
Time Limit: 3 Minutes Possible Points
PointsEarned
1. Spoke to animal in calm, affectionate tone throughout procedure. 4
2. Placed animal on the table near one end, facing the edge, and bracing animal so it can not pull away. 4
3. The forelegs are secured by one arm of the assistant with an appropriate grip. 4
4. The hand of the other arm is then placed over the ani-mal and is the one that restrains the head. 4
5. The hand on the head grasps the muzzle with the fi n-gers under the jaw, and the thumb is over the nose. 4
6. Care is taken to avoid cutting off the animal’s ability to breathe or to occlude the jugular vein. 4
7. The correct position of the head should be no more than 90 degrees from the neck. 4
8. Holder realized that when venipunture is performed that he/she is only restraining the animal and that the person performing the venipuncture holds off the vein.
