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<strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong> Community College<br />
Associate of Applied Science<br />
in Veterinary Technology<br />
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM<br />
APPLICATION PACKET<br />
INCOMPLETE OR<br />
LATE APPLICATIONS<br />
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED<br />
APPLICATION and OFFICIAL<br />
TRANSCRIPT DEADLINE<br />
F<strong>or</strong> Admission to the 2012 Class:<br />
Friday, April 20, 2012 @ 5pm<br />
Return completed application packet to:<br />
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY OFFICE<br />
254 CYPRESS BUILDING<br />
BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE<br />
201 COMMUNITY COLLEGE DRIVE<br />
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70806<br />
F<strong>or</strong> additional inf<strong>or</strong>mation please contact:<br />
Dr. Becky Adcock, Program Direct<strong>or</strong><br />
Veterinary Technology<br />
254 Cypress Building<br />
@mybrcc.edu<br />
(225) 216-8099<br />
It is the policy of <strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong> Community College <strong>not</strong> to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, col<strong>or</strong>, religion,<br />
national <strong>or</strong>igin <strong>or</strong> disability in its educational programs, activities <strong>or</strong> employment policies.
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PROGRAM INFORMATION<br />
The Veterinary Technology (Vet Tech) Program at BRCC is a five-semester, full-time selective<br />
admissions program. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Veterinary Technology degree<br />
program is a rig<strong>or</strong>ous study of the clinical knowledge and skills required f<strong>or</strong> a career w<strong>or</strong>king in a<br />
veterinary practice <strong>or</strong> other animal health profession. Graduates <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> eligible to take the National<br />
Veterinary Technician Exam (NVTE) to <strong>be</strong>come Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT) and <strong>be</strong><br />
licensed in Louisiana.<br />
In <strong>or</strong>der to <strong>be</strong> eligible f<strong>or</strong> admission to the Veterinary Technology Program, the applicant must first <strong>be</strong><br />
admitted to <strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong> Community College (BRCC). The College application is online<br />
at ://www.mybrcc.edu. The Veterinary Technology Program application and all supp<strong>or</strong>ting documents<br />
must <strong>be</strong> received by the designated deadlines. Applicants <strong>will</strong> <strong>not</strong> <strong>be</strong> considered f<strong>or</strong> admittance to the<br />
Veterinary Technology Program until all required documents have <strong>be</strong>en submitted and the applicant’s file<br />
is complete. A copy of the application and all supp<strong>or</strong>ting documents should <strong>be</strong> retained by the applicant<br />
since the Veterinary Technology Program <strong>will</strong> <strong>not</strong> return the <strong>or</strong>iginal application <strong>or</strong> any supp<strong>or</strong>ting<br />
documents. Admission to the Veterinary Technology Program is competitive and <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> based on the<br />
following criteria: 1) Scholarship, 2) Aptitude f<strong>or</strong> the profession, 3) Written Communication Skills.<br />
It is imp<strong>or</strong>tant to <strong>not</strong>e that simply meeting requirements f<strong>or</strong> admission to the Vet Tech program<br />
does <strong>not</strong> guarantee admission, as class size is limited.<br />
APPLICATION PROCESS<br />
STEP 1 BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
1. Complete an application online.<br />
2. Pay a $7.00 application fee online <strong>or</strong> at the Bursar’s Office. ( ’s<br />
3. Turn in signature page to the Office of Enrollment Services.<br />
4. Schedule and attend new student <strong>or</strong>ientation/testing/advising (f<strong>or</strong> first-time college students).<br />
F<strong>or</strong> transfer students who have completed college Math and English with a C <strong>or</strong> <strong>be</strong>tter, meet<br />
with advising. ( Center)<br />
5. Check on payment options such as financial aid, deferred pay and scholarships. ( Aid Office)<br />
6. Print schedule.<br />
7. Pay tuition and fees by payment due date. ( ’s<br />
8. Obtain student ID card. ( Safety Office)<br />
9. Register your car and obtain parking decal. ( Safety Office)<br />
10. Check the on-line schedule the week <strong>be</strong>f<strong>or</strong>e classes <strong>be</strong>gin to <strong>be</strong> aware of changes that have<br />
occurred.<br />
F<strong>or</strong> additional inf<strong>or</strong>mation, please contact the Office of Enrollment Services at 225.216.8700.<br />
Remem<strong>be</strong>r, you are <strong>not</strong> enrolled until tuition and fees have <strong>be</strong>en paid.<br />
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STEP 2 VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
1. Must have a high school diploma <strong>or</strong> equivalent<br />
2. Must submit official transcripts from any colleges attended other than <strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong><br />
Community College<br />
3. Must have completed all BRCC admission requirements<br />
4. Must submit a complete BRCC Veterinary Technology Program Admissions Application<br />
5. Applicant must have a GPA of 2.25 (as of the end of the current spring semester) and a<br />
grade of “C” <strong>or</strong> higher in the following 11 credit hours of courses. If you are transferring<br />
credits from a<strong>not</strong>her program, BRCC <strong>will</strong> review the courses f<strong>or</strong> equivalency with our required<br />
courses. If equivalency is denied, you may submit a f<strong>or</strong>m requesting review of the course by<br />
the appropriate department. As part of the review process, you <strong>will</strong> need to provide a catalog<br />
description and a syllabus of the course in question. You may apply f<strong>or</strong> admission to the<br />
veterinary technology program while enrolled in the required classes during the spring<br />
semester. Your composite application sc<strong>or</strong>e <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> calcu<strong>late</strong>d when grades are rec<strong>or</strong>ded at<br />
the end of the semester.<br />
11 Credit Hours of Required Pre-Requisite Courses<br />
Course No. Course Title<br />
Credit Hours<br />
MATH 101 <strong>or</strong> 110 College Algebra 3<br />
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3<br />
BIOL 120 Biology Lecture f<strong>or</strong> Science Maj<strong>or</strong>s 3<br />
BIOL 120L Biology Lab 1<br />
VTEC 101 Animal Health Careers<br />
TOTAL<br />
1<br />
11<br />
6. Must submit a personal statement explaining why you want to <strong>be</strong> a veterinary technician.<br />
(See attachment f<strong>or</strong> m<strong>or</strong>e specific inf<strong>or</strong>mation.)<br />
7. Must take the Health Occupations Aptitude Exam<br />
a. Be certain that test sc<strong>or</strong>es are sent to the Veterinary Technology Office.<br />
b. Must have taken the HOAE within the last two years f<strong>or</strong> sc<strong>or</strong>es to qualify<br />
c. F<strong>or</strong> m<strong>or</strong>e inf<strong>or</strong>mation about the exam, you can visit the<br />
website, ://www.psbtests.com/site/products/hoae.html. *We recommend that you review<br />
the exam questions <strong>be</strong>f<strong>or</strong>e taking the exam to familiarize yourself with the content of the<br />
exam.<br />
In <strong>or</strong>der to take the HOAE exam at BRCC, you must:<br />
1) Go to the bursar’s office in the Student Center and pay f<strong>or</strong> the exam. Specify that you<br />
want to take the VET TECH ENTRANCE EXAM (HOAE), Code: 131035-151003. The<br />
cost is $20.<br />
2) Deadline f<strong>or</strong> registration to take the exam is FRIDAY, MARCH 16.<br />
3) Obtain a receipt from the bursar’s office and bring it to the veterinary technology office,<br />
254 Cypress Building, no <strong>late</strong>r than FRIDAY, MARCH 16 at 4:30 PM.<br />
4) Declare which date you wish to take the exam. It is <strong>be</strong>ing offered on:<br />
a) Tuesday, March 20, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and<br />
b) Saturday, March 24 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.<br />
5) You do have the option of taking the exam m<strong>or</strong>e than once. There is no rule against this,<br />
but students rarely dramatically improve their sc<strong>or</strong>es on standardized tests.<br />
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6) Rep<strong>or</strong>t to the BRCC Testing Center in Magnolia Building on time! You can<strong>not</strong> <strong>be</strong><br />
admitted after testing has <strong>be</strong>gun. Bring a picture ID f<strong>or</strong> admission to the center. You may<br />
bring a pencil. Scratch paper <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> provided f<strong>or</strong> the math section. Scratch paper <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong><br />
collected after the exam. No electronic devices of any kind, including calculat<strong>or</strong>s,<br />
are permitted. Cell phones MUST <strong>be</strong> turned off and can<strong>not</strong> <strong>be</strong> placed on the computer<br />
table.<br />
7) If you have a declared disability on file with the BRCC Office of Disability Services, you<br />
<strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> allowed to take the HOAE exam with accommodations. You must see me to make<br />
an appointment with the testing center f<strong>or</strong> administration of the exam.<br />
* LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*<br />
PACKETS ARE DUE ON APRIL 20, NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM.!<br />
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Selection Criteria f<strong>or</strong> Veterinary Technology Program Applicants<br />
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS‐ 500 points maximum<br />
• Health Occupations Aptitude Exam = 50 points X 40% = 200 points<br />
• Pre-Requisite Course Grades = 50 points X 40% = 200 points<br />
• Application = 50 points X 20% = 100 points<br />
o Personal Statement = 20 points max: content 10 pts (5 pts f<strong>or</strong> motivation, 5 pts f<strong>or</strong><br />
compassion), grammar & spelling 5 pts, composition 5 pts.<br />
o BRCC Courses = 10 points max (2 points per course)<br />
o Activities and Hon<strong>or</strong>s = 10 points max<br />
o W<strong>or</strong>k Hist<strong>or</strong>y = 10 points max<br />
Sc<strong>or</strong>es <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> calcu<strong>late</strong>d to obtain a composite sc<strong>or</strong>e f<strong>or</strong> each applicant. Applicants <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> ranked<br />
solely on the basis of their composite sc<strong>or</strong>e. Final calculation of composite sc<strong>or</strong>es and rankings <strong>will</strong><br />
<strong>not</strong> <strong>be</strong> available until after spring semester grades are received in the Veterinary Technology office.<br />
Health Occupations Aptitude Exam‐ This exam makes up 40% of the composite sc<strong>or</strong>e.<br />
You need a minimum sc<strong>or</strong>e of 20 (out of 50 points) to <strong>be</strong> considered f<strong>or</strong> admission into the BRCC<br />
Veterinary Technology Program. If you take this exam m<strong>or</strong>e than once, you may use the highest sc<strong>or</strong>e<br />
within the last two years.<br />
Sc<strong>or</strong>es are assessed in five sections (academic aptitude, spelling, reading comprehension, natural<br />
sciences and vocational adjustment index.) Your sc<strong>or</strong>es <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> rec<strong>or</strong>ded as a percentile relative to other<br />
students planning to study veterinary technology nationwide. Each of the five sections <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> awarded a<br />
maximum of 10 points based on the following scale:<br />
95 th percentile <strong>or</strong> higher 10 points x 5 sections = 50 possible points,<br />
90-95 th percentile 9 points weighted to 40% of composite<br />
80-89 th percentile 8 points<br />
70-79 th percentile 7 points<br />
60-69 th percentile 6 points<br />
50-59 th percentile 5 points<br />
40-49 th percentile 4 points<br />
30-35 th percentile 3 points<br />
20-29 th percentile 2 points<br />
10-19 th percentile 1 points<br />
Pre-Requisite Courses Grades- Each of your five pre-requisite courses <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> weighted equally,<br />
regardless of num<strong>be</strong>r of contact hours. Your grade in each course <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> assigned a numerical value.<br />
(Remem<strong>be</strong>r, you must have at least a “C” in each class to apply. Grades are weighted to make up 40%<br />
your composite sc<strong>or</strong>e.<br />
Grade “A” 4 points x 2.5 weighting fact<strong>or</strong> = 10 50 total points possible<br />
Grade “B” 3 points x 2.5 weighting fact<strong>or</strong> = 7.5<br />
Grade “C” 2 points x 2.5 weighting fact<strong>or</strong> = 5<br />
Application- Four other components of your application <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> assessed f<strong>or</strong> a total value of 50 points<br />
which are weighted to achieve 20% of your composite sc<strong>or</strong>e.<br />
BRCC Classes- You <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> awarded 2 points f<strong>or</strong> every pre-requisite class you complete at BRCC<br />
with a grade of “C” <strong>or</strong> higher. (10 points maximum)<br />
Activities and Hon<strong>or</strong>s–You <strong>will</strong> receive one point f<strong>or</strong> each activity/<strong>or</strong>ganization/volunteer project<br />
you have participated in, up to a maximum of 5 points. You <strong>will</strong> receive one point f<strong>or</strong> every<br />
academic <strong>or</strong> community service award you have received and one point f<strong>or</strong> mem<strong>be</strong>rship in hon<strong>or</strong><br />
of<br />
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societies, up to a maximum of 5 points. You may include activities, projects and hon<strong>or</strong>s in high<br />
school, college, employment <strong>or</strong> your community. (10 points maximum)<br />
W<strong>or</strong>k Hist<strong>or</strong>y- You <strong>will</strong> receive one point f<strong>or</strong> every six months you have w<strong>or</strong>ked (part-time <strong>or</strong> fulltime)<br />
in a veterinary practice <strong>or</strong> animal care business. You <strong>will</strong> receive one point f<strong>or</strong> every twelve<br />
months you have w<strong>or</strong>ked (full time <strong>or</strong> part time) in a non-veterinary <strong>or</strong> animal business. (10 points<br />
maximum)<br />
Personal Statement- Your personal statement <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> sc<strong>or</strong>ed by a faculty committee using a rubric<br />
scale to measure content, to include motivation (5 points) and compassion f<strong>or</strong> animals (5 points);<br />
grammar and spelling (5 points); and composition (5 points). Maximum sc<strong>or</strong>e is 20 points.<br />
Component<br />
Content:<br />
Motivation<br />
Content:<br />
Compassion<br />
Unacceptable<br />
(1)<br />
No discussion of<br />
motivation<br />
included<br />
No discussion of<br />
experiences with<br />
<strong>or</strong> compassion f<strong>or</strong><br />
animals<br />
Po<strong>or</strong> (2) Average (3) Good (4) Excellent (5)<br />
Unsure about<br />
motivation f<strong>or</strong><br />
w<strong>or</strong>king with<br />
animals<br />
Has had no<br />
experiences with<br />
animals <strong>or</strong> animal<br />
health care<br />
Wants a career<br />
w<strong>or</strong>king with<br />
animals, but<br />
unsure about<br />
career in vet tech<br />
Shows<br />
compassion f<strong>or</strong><br />
animals, but no<br />
experiences<br />
w<strong>or</strong>king with<br />
animals<br />
Interest in animal<br />
health care<br />
industry/<br />
veterinary tech<br />
career<br />
Loves animals<br />
and has some<br />
experience<br />
w<strong>or</strong>king with<br />
animals<br />
Displays strong<br />
understanding of<br />
the role that vet<br />
techs play in<br />
health care and<br />
strong motivation<br />
Very strong<br />
empathy<br />
f<strong>or</strong> animals<br />
and animal<br />
owners<br />
RAW<br />
SCORE<br />
Grammar/<br />
Spelling<br />
M<strong>or</strong>e than 3<br />
maj<strong>or</strong> err<strong>or</strong>s <strong>or</strong> 6<br />
min<strong>or</strong> err<strong>or</strong>s<br />
3 maj<strong>or</strong> err<strong>or</strong>s <strong>or</strong><br />
5-6 min<strong>or</strong> err<strong>or</strong>s<br />
2 maj<strong>or</strong> err<strong>or</strong>s <strong>or</strong><br />
3-4 min<strong>or</strong> err<strong>or</strong>s<br />
1 maj<strong>or</strong> err<strong>or</strong> <strong>or</strong><br />
1-2 min<strong>or</strong> err<strong>or</strong>s<br />
No err<strong>or</strong>s<br />
Composition<br />
Did <strong>not</strong> follow<br />
directions<br />
Written text is<br />
confusing, po<strong>or</strong>ly<br />
follows assigned<br />
topic<br />
Written text is<br />
average, weakly<br />
addresses<br />
assigned topic<br />
Written text is<br />
clear, addresses<br />
assigned topic,<br />
but may <strong>be</strong><br />
redundant <strong>or</strong><br />
w<strong>or</strong>dy<br />
Written text is<br />
clear and<br />
concise,<br />
th<strong>or</strong>oughly and<br />
completely<br />
addresses the<br />
assigned topic<br />
SCORE<br />
______<br />
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STEP 3 SELECTION NOTIFICATIONS<br />
1. All applicants <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> <strong>not</strong>ified of admission status (Admitted <strong>or</strong> Denied) by letter on <strong>or</strong> about<br />
May 25, 2011, after final spring semester grades are received.<br />
2. Students must accept their offer of admission by letter, <strong>or</strong> in person to the Veterinary<br />
Technology Office, 254 Cypress Building, BRCC. Deadline f<strong>or</strong> acceptance <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> announced<br />
in the admission letter.<br />
3. Students who accept the offer f<strong>or</strong> admission must attend a MANDATORY pre-admission<br />
<strong>or</strong>ientation session, date and time to <strong>be</strong> announced.<br />
4. Accepted students must submit the following to the Veterinary Technology Office by the<br />
deadline indicated in their acceptance packet:<br />
Health Hist<strong>or</strong>y/Physical Exam<br />
• MUST <strong>be</strong> completed at Total Occupational Medicine ://totaloccmed.com/visit.html <strong>or</strong><br />
by your primary care provider.<br />
• Must include proof of tetanus toxoid vaccination within the last 5 years and current<br />
proof (within past 6 months) of a negative tu<strong>be</strong>rculosis test<br />
• Student must pick up Medical Auth<strong>or</strong>ization f<strong>or</strong>m from Vet Tech office <strong>be</strong>f<strong>or</strong>e health<br />
exam and take it with them to the doct<strong>or</strong>’s office.<br />
• Cost <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> incurred by student.<br />
• All completed Health Hist<strong>or</strong>y and Physical Exam rec<strong>or</strong>ds must <strong>be</strong> submitted to the<br />
Veterinary Technology Office by the date indicated.<br />
• If physical examination <strong>or</strong> health hist<strong>or</strong>y indicates any conditions that potentially<br />
make the Veterinary Technology Program unsafe, the student <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> counseled and<br />
must sign a statement declaring that they understand the risks of the program.<br />
Drug Screen<br />
• MUST <strong>be</strong> completed at Total Occupational Medicine ://totaloccmed.com/visit.html<br />
• Student must pick up Medical Auth<strong>or</strong>ization f<strong>or</strong>m from Vet Tech office <strong>be</strong>f<strong>or</strong>e health<br />
exam and take it with them to the doct<strong>or</strong>’s office.<br />
• Cost <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> incurred by the student.<br />
• Students who test positive on the drug screen <strong>or</strong> make any attempt to tamper with a<br />
specimen may <strong>be</strong> subject to disqualification of their acceptance and/<strong>or</strong> dismissal from<br />
the Vet Tech program.<br />
5. Students who are <strong>not</strong> <strong>accepted</strong> f<strong>or</strong> admission may schedule an appointment f<strong>or</strong> academic<br />
advising with the Direct<strong>or</strong> of the Veterinary Technology Program.<br />
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STEP 4 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS<br />
1. Students must <strong>be</strong> physically able to complete the clinical curriculum. Animal lifting and<br />
handling <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> required. Students <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> exposed to x-rays, anesthetic gases, biological<br />
agents and chemicals. All safety precautions as required by OSHA must <strong>be</strong> followed at all<br />
times, including the wearing of masks, gloves, eye goggles and protective clothing when<br />
required. Failure to follow safety guidelines could result in penalties up to and including<br />
expulsion from the program.<br />
2. Accepted students <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> provided with a list of required and recommended textbooks and<br />
supplies at <strong>or</strong>ientation. Each student must purchase a stethoscope and nursing kit f<strong>or</strong><br />
personal use. Detailed purchase inf<strong>or</strong>mation <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> provided pri<strong>or</strong> to the <strong>be</strong>ginning of classes.<br />
3. Students <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> required to pay a lab<strong>or</strong>at<strong>or</strong>y supplies fee each semester in addition to tuition<br />
fees.<br />
4. There <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> a dress code. Students must purchase unif<strong>or</strong>ms and lab coats to <strong>be</strong> w<strong>or</strong>n in all<br />
labs and clinics. A detailed unif<strong>or</strong>m policy with purchase inf<strong>or</strong>mation <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> distributed pri<strong>or</strong> to<br />
the <strong>be</strong>ginning of fall classes.<br />
5. There <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> a code of cleanliness, professionalism and safety enf<strong>or</strong>ced f<strong>or</strong> all classes, labs<br />
and clinics, i.e., only closed-toe and non-slip shoes (nursing clogs are acceptable), hair sh<strong>or</strong>t<br />
<strong>or</strong> pulled back off the face, fingernails clean, clipped and non-polished, no dangling earrings<br />
<strong>or</strong> chains, no excessive jewelry, no exposed body piercings (including tongue rings) <strong>or</strong> visible<br />
tattoos.<br />
6. Class attendance <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> mandat<strong>or</strong>y. Promptness and attention is expected. Up to 3 excused<br />
absences (defined as illness/emergency of the student <strong>or</strong> an immediate family mem<strong>be</strong>r,<br />
automobile accident, death <strong>or</strong> funeral of an immediate family mem<strong>be</strong>r) are allowed per<br />
semester. Proof of reason f<strong>or</strong> an excused absence may <strong>be</strong> required. Students <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> allowed<br />
to make up the w<strong>or</strong>k missed only f<strong>or</strong> excused absences. Excessive tardiness/unexcused<br />
absences may <strong>be</strong> grounds f<strong>or</strong> lowering of the grade <strong>or</strong> failure of the class.<br />
7. The use of unauth<strong>or</strong>ized personal electronic devises during classes WILL NOT <strong>be</strong> tolerated.<br />
8. Students <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> required to carry their own health insurance while enrolled in the program.<br />
Malpractice insurance coverage is <strong>not</strong> required.<br />
9. Veterinary Technology students <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> required to abide by a professional code of ethics<br />
both on and off campus. Lying, cheating, plagiarism, stealing, substance abuse, <strong>or</strong> cruelty to<br />
any animal <strong>or</strong> person <strong>will</strong> <strong>not</strong> <strong>be</strong> tolerated, and students witnessing others in these activities<br />
<strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> expected to rep<strong>or</strong>t the <strong>be</strong>havi<strong>or</strong> to the program direct<strong>or</strong>. Sanctions f<strong>or</strong> the above<br />
violations, as well as any others referenced in the BRCC Student Handbook, 2010-2012, <strong>will</strong><br />
<strong>be</strong> in acc<strong>or</strong>dance with the policies defined in Appendix E- Academic Integrity Policy- in the<br />
Student Handbook.<br />
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Veterinary Technician’s Code of Ethics<br />
Preamble<br />
The Code of Ethics is based on the supposition that the hon<strong>or</strong> and dignity of the profession of veterinary<br />
technology lies in the just and reasonable code of ethics. Veterinary technicians promote and maintain<br />
good health in animals; care f<strong>or</strong> diseased and injured animals; and assist in the control of diseases<br />
transmissible from animals to human. The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to provide guidance to the<br />
veterinary technician f<strong>or</strong> carrying out professional responsibilities so as to meet the ethical obligations of<br />
the profession.<br />
Code of Ethics<br />
1. Veterinary technicians shall aid society and animals through providing excellent care and services<br />
f<strong>or</strong> animals.<br />
2. Veterinary technicians shall prevent and relieve the suffering of animals with competence and<br />
compassion.<br />
3. Veterinary technicians shall remain competent through commitment to life-long learning.<br />
4. Veterinary technicians shall promote public health by assisting with the control of zoo<strong>not</strong>ic<br />
diseases and educating the public about these diseases.<br />
5. Veterinary technicians shall collab<strong>or</strong>ate with other mem<strong>be</strong>rs of the veterinary medical profession<br />
in eff<strong>or</strong>ts to ensure quality health care services f<strong>or</strong> all animals.<br />
6. Veterinary technicians shall protect confidential inf<strong>or</strong>mation provided by clients, unless required<br />
by law <strong>or</strong> to protect public health.<br />
7. Veterinary technicians shall assume accountability f<strong>or</strong> individual professional actions and<br />
judgments.<br />
8. Veterinary technicians shall safeguard the public and the professional against individuals deficient<br />
in professional competence <strong>or</strong> ethics.<br />
9. Veterinary technicians shall assist with eff<strong>or</strong>ts to ensure conditions of employment consistent with<br />
the excellent care f<strong>or</strong> animals.<br />
10. Veterinary technicians shall uphold the laws/regulations that apply to the technician’s<br />
responsibilities as a mem<strong>be</strong>r of the animal health care team.<br />
11. Veterinary technicians shall represent their credentials <strong>or</strong> identify themselves with specialty<br />
<strong>or</strong>ganizations only if the designation has <strong>be</strong>en awarded <strong>or</strong> earned.<br />
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Return completed application to:<br />
DEADLINE<br />
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY OFFICE<br />
254 CYPRESS BUILDING<br />
BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE<br />
201 COMMUNITY COLLEGE DRIVE<br />
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70806<br />
PHONE: (225) 216-8099<br />
APPLICATIONS DUE:<br />
4/20/2012 @ 5 pm<br />
INCOMPLETE OR LATE<br />
APPLICATIONS<br />
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED<br />
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION CHECKLIST<br />
BRCC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
Standard Provisional 1. BRCC Admission Status (Enrollment Services).<br />
VET TECH PROGRAM<br />
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
Applicant must have a GPA of 2.25 <strong>or</strong> higher and a grade of “C” <strong>or</strong> higher<br />
in the following 11 credit hours of courses by completion of spring semester in application year.<br />
Complete / In-progress 2. MATH 101 <strong>or</strong> 110 College Algebra GRADE= ____<br />
Complete / In-progress 3. ENGL 101 English Composition I GRADE= ____<br />
Complete / In-progress 4. BIOL 120 Biology f<strong>or</strong> Science Maj<strong>or</strong>s GRADE= ____<br />
Complete / In-progress 5. BIOL 120L Biology Lab f<strong>or</strong> Science Maj<strong>or</strong>s GRADE= ____<br />
Complete / In-progress 6. VTEC 101 Animal Health Careers GRADE= ____<br />
Complete / In-progress 7. Complete and Sign Vet Tech Program Application<br />
Complete / In-progress 8. Complete and submit personal statement<br />
Yes / No 9. Submit transcripts (Transfer students only)<br />
Yes /<br />
Yes /<br />
No<br />
No<br />
List name(s) of school(s) attended:<br />
a.<br />
b.<br />
c.<br />
d.<br />
10. If you have previously taken the Health Occupations Aptitude<br />
Exam and wish to use that sc<strong>or</strong>e, submit test sc<strong>or</strong>e.<br />
11. Submit receipt of payment f<strong>or</strong> HOAE admission exam (Bursar’s<br />
Office) if you are taking it at BRCC, and schedule testing session.<br />
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PROGRAM APPLICATION<br />
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY<br />
PERSONAL INFORMATION<br />
Last Name First Name Middle Name<br />
Mailing Address City / State Zip Code<br />
Home Phone Num<strong>be</strong>r<br />
( ) -<br />
E-Mail Address<br />
Driver’s License Num<strong>be</strong>r/State<br />
Cell Phone Num<strong>be</strong>r<br />
( ) -<br />
Banner# (B#)<br />
Social Security Num<strong>be</strong>r<br />
Have you ever <strong>be</strong>en convicted of a crime other than<br />
a min<strong>or</strong> traffic violation Yes No<br />
If yes, what crime and when<br />
Have you ever abused, sold <strong>or</strong> distributed illegal drugs <strong>or</strong> controlled substances<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION<br />
Have you attended any other<br />
colleges (please list and<br />
<strong>not</strong>e maj<strong>or</strong>)<br />
Do you have additional postsecondary<br />
degrees<br />
Yes<br />
No<br />
Organizations, Clubs,<br />
Volunteer W<strong>or</strong>k, Hon<strong>or</strong>s,<br />
Awards, etc.<br />
Have you previously<br />
taken the Health<br />
Occupations Aptitude<br />
Exam Yes No<br />
Have you previously <strong>be</strong>en<br />
enrolled in a veterinary<br />
technology program at<br />
any other institution<br />
Yes No<br />
College/ Maj<strong>or</strong> (s)<br />
Degrees earned<br />
If you have taken the HOAE within the last two years, would you like to use<br />
that sc<strong>or</strong>e<br />
Yes No<br />
If yes, what school<br />
Why did you leave that program<br />
WORK HISTORY<br />
Employer Supervis<strong>or</strong> Phone No. Job Title Dates Employed<br />
I would like to apply f<strong>or</strong> admission to the Veterinary Technology program. I understand that any attempt on my<br />
part to falsify <strong>or</strong> exclude inf<strong>or</strong>mation is cause f<strong>or</strong> disqualification of my application and/<strong>or</strong> dismissal from the<br />
program. I hereby certify that all inf<strong>or</strong>mation presented is true to the <strong>be</strong>st of my knowledge.<br />
Student Signature Date Time<br />
Received by Date Time<br />
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BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE<br />
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM<br />
Frequently Asked Questions<br />
What is a registered veterinary technician (RVT) and what do they do<br />
Veterinary technicians are a part of a veterinary health care team. RVTs are graduates of an accredited<br />
associate program in veterinary technology who have passed a national licensing exam. They are trained<br />
to perf<strong>or</strong>m lab<strong>or</strong>at<strong>or</strong>y and nursing procedures, to assist in medical and surgical procedures and to take x-<br />
rays. They also supervise hospital staff, educate clients, and dispense medications as prescri<strong>be</strong>d by a<br />
veterinarian. They w<strong>or</strong>k under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Veterinary technicians must<br />
enjoy w<strong>or</strong>king with animals and people, have good basic math and science skills, and have the ability to<br />
problem-solve and multi-task.<br />
What are prerequisites<br />
Prerequisites are courses that must <strong>be</strong> completed <strong>be</strong>f<strong>or</strong>e a<strong>not</strong>her course can <strong>be</strong> taken. F<strong>or</strong> example, if<br />
ENGL 102 has a prerequisite of ENGL 101, you must complete ENGL 101 pri<strong>or</strong> to taking ENGL 102.<br />
What prerequisite courses are required f<strong>or</strong> Veterinary Technology<br />
Five prerequisite courses are required to apply f<strong>or</strong> admission to the PTEC program:<br />
MATH 101 <strong>or</strong> 110 College Algebra 3 hours<br />
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 hours<br />
BIOL 120 Biology Lecture 3 hours<br />
BIOL 120L Biology Lab 1 hours<br />
VTEC 101 Introduction to Veterinary Technology 1 hours<br />
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Must I complete the prerequisite courses <strong>be</strong>f<strong>or</strong>e applying<br />
You may take the prerequisite courses in the spring semester during your application process. All<br />
decisions regarding acceptance to the program <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> completed after final spring grades are received in<br />
the Veterinary Technology office.<br />
What grade must I have in my prerequisite courses<br />
Veterinary Technology program applicants must have a grade of “C” <strong>or</strong> higher in each of the prerequisite<br />
courses.<br />
When can I apply to the Veterinary Technology program<br />
BRCC accepts <strong>applications</strong> to the Veterinary Technology program only once each year, in the spring. The<br />
deadline f<strong>or</strong> submission of <strong>applications</strong> f<strong>or</strong> the fall 2012 class is April 20, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.<br />
What does “selective admissions” mean<br />
<strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong> Community College’s (BRCC) Veterinary Technology Program seeks highly qualified and<br />
motivated students. Applicants with higher GPAs in the prerequisite courses and a higher sc<strong>or</strong>e on the<br />
HOAE aptitude test <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> ranked higher in the applicant pool. Keep in mind that a student who meets the<br />
minimum requirements may compete against a student who exceeds the minimum requirements.<br />
However, no student is guaranteed admission.<br />
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How does the admissions process w<strong>or</strong>k<br />
An admissions committee <strong>will</strong> evaluate all <strong>applications</strong>. Each of the required components <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> assigned<br />
a weighted sc<strong>or</strong>e. Those sc<strong>or</strong>es <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> added to create a Composite Sc<strong>or</strong>e f<strong>or</strong> each applicant, which <strong>will</strong><br />
<strong>be</strong> used to quantitatively determine admission to the program.<br />
The required components are:<br />
• Your grades in required prerequisite courses (40%)<br />
• Your sc<strong>or</strong>e on the Health Occupations Aptitude Exam, which has 5 sections: academic aptitude,<br />
spelling, reading comprehension, natural sciences, and vocational aptitude adjustment (40%)<br />
• Your personal statement, BRCC classes, extracurricular activities and job hist<strong>or</strong>y (20%)<br />
How <strong>will</strong> my GPA <strong>be</strong> calcu<strong>late</strong>d<br />
Your five prerequisite courses <strong>will</strong> equally weighted to calcu<strong>late</strong> your grade sc<strong>or</strong>e, with each “A” w<strong>or</strong>th 4<br />
points, each “B” w<strong>or</strong>th 3 points, and each “C” w<strong>or</strong>th 2 points. These sc<strong>or</strong>es <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> weighted by a fact<strong>or</strong> of<br />
2.5 to create a maximum total of 50 points.<br />
Is there an admissions test<br />
We have selected the Health Occupations Aptitude Exam, PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Examination,<br />
as a component of the admissions process. This five-part, on-line exam takes about 2 ½ hours to<br />
complete and measures your c<strong>or</strong>e competencies in math, verbal and nonverbal communication, spelling,<br />
reading, natural sciences and vocational aptitude. You <strong>will</strong> register to take the exam at the BRCC testing<br />
center this spring if you have <strong>not</strong> taken it within the last two years. The cost f<strong>or</strong> the exam is $20, payable<br />
to the Bursar’s Office. You <strong>will</strong> receive a sc<strong>or</strong>e in each section that reflects your percentile ranking<br />
compared to all veterinary technology students taking the exam this year nationwide. Your total maximum<br />
sc<strong>or</strong>e f<strong>or</strong> the HOAE is 50 points, 10 points per section.<br />
How many applicants <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> selected f<strong>or</strong> admission<br />
Maximum class size is 30 students, and admitted students <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> ranked acc<strong>or</strong>ding to their Composite<br />
Sc<strong>or</strong>e. A minimum Composite Sc<strong>or</strong>e <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> required, so class size may <strong>be</strong> smaller than 30 if fewer<br />
students meet this standard.<br />
Do you have a waiting list<br />
Accepted students are required to confirm their admission to the program in writing. If m<strong>or</strong>e than 30<br />
students meet the admission standards, then a waiting list <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> created acc<strong>or</strong>ding to Composite Sc<strong>or</strong>e<br />
rank. If an <strong>accepted</strong> student declines admission, then students on the waiting list <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> contacted (in<br />
<strong>or</strong>der) to accept a position in the class.<br />
Can I go to school part-time<br />
No. At this time, we are accepting students as a coh<strong>or</strong>t class each year. The goal of this is to create an<br />
environment of teamw<strong>or</strong>k and camaraderie f<strong>or</strong> each class.<br />
How long is the program<br />
Veterinary Technology is a five (5) semester program, with classes scheduled year round, <strong>be</strong>ginning in<br />
the fall and ending in the spring semester.<br />
Will transfer credit <strong>be</strong> <strong>accepted</strong><br />
Credit may <strong>be</strong> <strong>accepted</strong> f<strong>or</strong> courses transferred from an accredited college <strong>or</strong> university…f<strong>or</strong> details,<br />
check with BRCC’s Enrollment Office.<br />
How can I set up an appointment f<strong>or</strong> advisement<br />
You may set up an appointment by phoning, e-mailing <strong>or</strong> stopping by the veterinary technology office in<br />
254 Cypress Building. Contact inf<strong>or</strong>mation is: Dr. Becky Adcock, Veterinary Technology Program Direct<strong>or</strong>,<br />
phone 216-8099, e-mail adcockr@mybrcc.edu, <strong>or</strong> Re<strong>be</strong>cca Wesley, RVT, Clinical Co<strong>or</strong>dinat<strong>or</strong>, phone<br />
216-8675, email wesleyr@mybrcc.edu.<br />
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What time <strong>will</strong> courses <strong>be</strong> offered<br />
The prerequisite courses and general education courses in the curriculum may <strong>be</strong> offered during the day,<br />
evening, <strong>or</strong> weekend. Veterinary Technology courses <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> offered at designated times (to <strong>be</strong><br />
determined) and must <strong>be</strong> taken in sequence.<br />
Does BRCC offer childcare<br />
Not at the present time, and, f<strong>or</strong> safety reasons, children are <strong>not</strong> allowed in the lab<strong>or</strong>at<strong>or</strong>ies at any time.<br />
Can I continue to w<strong>or</strong>k while completing the Veterinary Technology program<br />
It is possible f<strong>or</strong> students to maintain employment during their academic career in the Veterinary<br />
Technology program. However, students must keep in mind that this is a rig<strong>or</strong>ous program requiring many<br />
outside study hours. Students should expect to spend approximately 3 study hours f<strong>or</strong> every class hour in<br />
their schedule, and should evaluate their ability to maintain an acceptable grade point average <strong>be</strong>f<strong>or</strong>e<br />
planning to w<strong>or</strong>k. Also, clinical rotations and externships may require nontraditional scheduling. This may<br />
interfere with n<strong>or</strong>mal w<strong>or</strong>k hours.<br />
Are student loans available Will financial aid apply<br />
BRCC offers student loans. F<strong>or</strong> m<strong>or</strong>e inf<strong>or</strong>mation, contact Financial Aid at (225) 216-8005.<br />
Why do I have to submit to a health hist<strong>or</strong>y and physical exam<br />
Rig<strong>or</strong>ous and potentially hazardous clinical course w<strong>or</strong>k is required f<strong>or</strong> graduation, including handling of<br />
all types of animals. All safety precautions <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> followed, yet students must realize that they <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong><br />
exposed to dangerous substances, including radiation, anesthetic gases, chemotherapy drugs and other<br />
biological agents. You may also come in contact with animals that carry pathogens harmful to humans.<br />
To ensure the health of our students, we require that they <strong>be</strong> deemed by a physician as capable of<br />
completing the curriculum.<br />
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT PREGNANCY: Many of the agents and substances discussed above are<br />
especially dangerous to a developing fetus. Students who <strong>be</strong>come pregnant <strong>or</strong> plan to <strong>be</strong>come pregnant<br />
should <strong>be</strong> aware of this danger. It is our policy to follow AVMA and ADA guidelines on pregnancy in the<br />
w<strong>or</strong>kplace, to protect the fetus to the <strong>be</strong>st of our ability by <strong>not</strong> allowing pregnant women to come in<br />
contact with feta-toxic substances. This may include refusing to allow pregnant women to participate in<br />
certain labs <strong>or</strong> clinics. Women who <strong>be</strong>come pregnant while in the program are strongly urged to declare<br />
their pregnancy and defer their studies until after their baby is b<strong>or</strong>n.<br />
Will I <strong>be</strong> w<strong>or</strong>king with “real” animals<br />
Veterinary Technology is a career that requires handling and treatment of all types of animals. However,<br />
we <strong>will</strong> <strong>not</strong> use live animals in our lectures and lab<strong>or</strong>at<strong>or</strong>ies on campus. Students <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> required to<br />
dissect f<strong>or</strong>malin-preserved specimens in anatomy lab. Otherwise, we <strong>will</strong> use medical models and<br />
mannequins to teach clinical techniques in the lab<strong>or</strong>at<strong>or</strong>y. Our curriculum includes extensive clinical w<strong>or</strong>k<br />
with both small and large animals, which <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> completed off-campus during the three externship<br />
semesters.<br />
Is the Veterinary Technology program at BRCC accredited<br />
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities accredits veterinary technology<br />
programs. The initial accreditation process takes three years to complete. We have applied f<strong>or</strong> program<br />
accreditation and are complying with all requirements. During the initial accreditation process, program<br />
graduates are eligible to take the National Veterinary Technician Exam f<strong>or</strong> certification and licensure.<br />
How much is tuition<br />
Visit BRCC’s website (www.mybrcc.edu) f<strong>or</strong> m<strong>or</strong>e inf<strong>or</strong>mation on tuition. Veterinary Technology students<br />
<strong>will</strong> pay lab<strong>or</strong>at<strong>or</strong>y fees each semester and <strong>will</strong> <strong>be</strong> required to purchase textbooks, unif<strong>or</strong>ms and personal<br />
clinical supplies.<br />
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What courses <strong>will</strong> I take<br />
The veterinary technology curriculum is a five-semester, full time program, including at least 67 hours of<br />
coursew<strong>or</strong>k<br />
Pre-Requisite Courses:<br />
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3-0-3<br />
MATH 101 <strong>or</strong> College Algebra 3-0-3<br />
MATH 110 College Algebra 3-0-3<br />
BIOL 120 Biology I f<strong>or</strong> Science Maj<strong>or</strong>s 3-0-3<br />
BIOL 120L Biology I Lab<strong>or</strong>at<strong>or</strong>y f<strong>or</strong> Science Maj<strong>or</strong>s 0-3-1<br />
*VTEC 101 Animal Health Careers 1-0-1<br />
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Fall Semester, First Year:<br />
*VTEC 102 Veterinary Office Procedures & Hospital Management 3-0-3<br />
*VTEC 105 Animal Anatomy & Physiology 4-0-4<br />
*VTEC 105L Animal Anatomy & Physiology Lab<strong>or</strong>at<strong>or</strong>y 0-3-1<br />
BIOL 210 General Microbiology 3-3-4<br />
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Spring Semester, First Year<br />
*VTEC 108 Pharmacology f<strong>or</strong> Veterinary Technicians 2-0-2<br />
*VTEC 121 Animal Nursing Skills I 1-3-2<br />
*VTEC 123 Surgical Nursing f<strong>or</strong> Veterinary Technicians 1-3-2<br />
*VTEC 135 Clinical Pathology I 3-0-3<br />
*VTEC 135L Clinical Pathology I Lab<strong>or</strong>at<strong>or</strong>y 0-3-1<br />
*VTEC 141 Anesthesia f<strong>or</strong> Veterinary Technicians 2-0-2<br />
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Summer Semester, First Year<br />
*VTEC 161 Radiology f<strong>or</strong> Veterinary Technicians 2-0-2<br />
*VTEC 187 Clinical Externship I 0-12-3<br />
5<br />
Fall Semester, Second Year<br />
*VTEC 205 Small Animal Medicine 3-0-3<br />
*VTEC 221 Animal Nursing Skills II 1-3-2<br />
*VTEC 227 Clinical Externship II (At LSU SVM) 0-12-3<br />
*VTEC 235 Clinical Pathology II 1-3-2<br />
*VTEC 241 Large Animal Medicine and Nursing 3-3-4<br />
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Spring Semester, Second Year<br />
*VTEC 211 Lab<strong>or</strong>at<strong>or</strong>y Animal Medicine and Nursing 2-0-2<br />
*VTEC 251 Veterinary Technology Trends 2-0-2<br />
*VTEC 257 Clinical Externship III 0-12-3<br />
PSYC 201 Introduction to Psychology 3-0-3<br />
SPCH 210 Interpersonal Communications 3-0-3<br />
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General Education Coursew<strong>or</strong>k:<br />
Veterinary Technology Program:<br />
Total Program Hours:<br />
20 hours<br />
47 hours<br />
67 hours<br />
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