Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Course Objective:
Description: To provide students with didactic and clinical training in preparation for entry-level employment. Students have the opportunity to develop professional skills in office procedures, animal nursing, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, and surgical procedures.
Competencies to be achieved:
VTA125 Comparative Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
VTA130 Clinical Lab Procedures and Pathology
VTA150 Animal Life Stages, Nutrition and Husbandry
VTA160 Animal Nursing and Diagnostic Imaging
VTA110 Office Procedures
VTA165 Pharmacology and Principles of Anesthesia
VTA170 Aseptic Technique and Surgical Assisting
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$14,365.60 / $14,841.60 (hybrid)
C. Books:
CAREER PREP BOOKS
Career Prep Custom Edition, 2nd Custom Edition; T Lochhaas, R DeLaet; B J Cohen, A DePetris and C P McKeague; Wolters Kluwer, 2017; ISBN: 9781496373793
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers; American Heart Association (AHA), Channing Bete Company (2015 AHA guidelines); ISBN: 978-1-61669-407-4
Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED Student Workbook, 2nd Edition; American Heart Association (AHA), Channing Bete, (2015 AHA guidelines); ISBN: 978
1616694241 CLASSROOM SET
Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, 4th Edition; Blood and Studdert; W.B. Saunders, 2011; ISBN: 978-0-7020-4743-5 CLASSROOM SET
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Animal Restraint for Veterinary Professionals, 2nd Edition; CC Sheldon, T Sonsthagen and J A Topel; Mosby/Elsevier, 2017. ISBN:
9780323354943
Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for the Veterinary Technician, 4th Edition; R L Bill; Mosby/Elsevier, 2016; ISBN: 9780323086790 CLASSROOM SET
Clinical Procedures in Veterinary Nursing, 3rd Edition; V Aspinall; Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, 2014;
ISBN: 978-0-7020-5110-4 CLASSROOM SET
Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology, 3rd Edition; V Aspinall and M Cappello; Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, 2015; ISBN: 978-0
7020-5735-9
McCurnin’s Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 9th Edition; J M Bassert and J Thomas; Saunders/Elsevier, 2017; ISBN: 978-032-3394611
CLASSROOM SET
Small Animal Surgical Nursing: Skills and Concepts, 3rd Edition; M Tear; Mosby/Elsevier; 2017; ISBN: 9780323312271
Elsevier’s Veterinary Assisting Textbook, 2nd Edition; M Sirois; Elsevier, 2016; ISBN: 978-0323359221
Workbook for Elsevier’s Veterinary Assisting Textbook, 2nd Edition; M Sirois. Elsevier, 2016; ISBN: 978-0323377102
An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology, 4th Edition; J Romich; Cengage, 2015; ISBN: 9781133125761
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Stethoscope
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Julie Becerra
Email: jbecerra@pmi.edu
Phone number: 520-326-1600 ext. 31122
F. Direct Website link to the program:
https://pmi.edu/programs/certificate/veterinary-assistant
G. Additional information:
• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
Not required at all employers but recommended. Drug felony convictions may not be eligible for all jobs.
• Other requirements needed:
H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://pmi.edu/catalog/mobile/index.html#p=130
I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
• Industry Recognized: NO
• Stackable: YES Career Pathway: VTT
• Portable: NO
• Accredited Curriculum: YES ABHES https://www.abhes.org
J. Credential Attainment Rate: 73.70%
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
30
Hours
29
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Pima Medical Institute - Tucson
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Tucson Campus
Local WIB
6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima
Type of Attainment:
Certificate
Name of Credential
Industry certification
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Federal Financial Aid
Refund Policy
See Program Synopsis
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,190.00 1190 for hybrid 714 for ground
In-State Tuition
$13,061.60
Other Fees
$265.00 Technology fee
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$13,061.60
Registration Fee
$150.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$175.00 Uniforms
Total In-State Program Cost
$14,841.60
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$14,841.60
