Diploma in Veterinary Assisting
The diploma program in Veterinary Assisting is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as an assistant to a Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician. The program will provide students with a foundation of knowledge in ethics and law, animal anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and animal care activities. Through hands-on learning, students will learn to keep medical and imaging records, offer client education, assist with nursing duties, prepare for surgeries, and assist in a routine exam. This program includes a clinical externship experience.
Perform a diverse variety of tasks in customer/client service and education; front desk and clerical responsibilities; preparation of exam rooms; and assisting in areas of filling scripts, setting up lab work, and assisting with nursing and animal care. Veterinary assistants work under the supervision of veterinarians and veterinary technicians, through the establishment of standard levels of knowledge, practical experience, and skills.
If you’re considering earning your diploma in Veterinary Assisting, it’s time to get started at Southern Technical College. Contact us to learn more.
Note: The following campuses: Auburndale, Brandon, Orlando, Sanford & Tampa are currently pending approval of Title IV funding by the US Department of Education
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Associate's Degrees
Southern Technical College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is designed to prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. The structure of the program includes didactic and classroom theory with laboratory experiences and clinical externship to provide a balance of interesting and informative experiences to mold a well-prepared Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
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This 10 month diploma program in Electrical Technology is designed to train students for entry-level employment as electrical technicians by providing a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the application of relevant technology systems. The curriculum includes learning experiences intended to prepare a successful graduate to install, repair and service residential and commercial electrical systems.
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