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Career Development Event Rules and PoliciesNational FFA Career Development EventsGeneral InformationContact:Career Development EventsEducation SpecialistNational FFA Center6060 FFA DrivePO Box 68960Indianapolis, Indiana 46268-0960(317) 802-4288Technical Writer:Jessica ScholerIndianapolis, IndianaThese are the official rules and regulations for National FFA Career Development Events for2012-2016. Refer to the CDE webpage on ffa.org for the most up-to-date edition of the careerdevelopment event handbook.Prepared and published by the National FFA Organization. The National FFA Organization is aresource and support organization that does not select, control or supervise state association,local chapter or individual member activities except as expressly provided for in the NationalFFA Organization Constitution and Bylaws. The National FFA Organization affirms its beliefin the value of all human beings and seeks diversity in its membership, leadership and staff.FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential forpremier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. NationalFFA Online, www.ffa.org, FFA’s Internet web site, can provide information about the NationalFFA Organization.Career Development Event Rules and Policiesi

Career Development Event Rules and PoliciesPhilosophy of National FFA Career Development EventsThe National FFA Organization is dedicated to organizing experiences that will meet the futureneeds of students while accomplishing the current purposes of agricultural education. Theprimary goal of career development events is to develop individual responsibilities, fosterteamwork and promote communication while recognizing the value of ethical competition andindividual achievement.The activities in each career development event:• include problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork skills, where appropriate.• encourage appreciation for diversity by reducing barriers to participation amongmembers.• develop general leadership and recognize individual and team achievement.• promote concentrated focus on future needs of members and society.The National FFA Organization assumes the leadership role in developing and continuouslyimproving relevant FFA career development events. National career development events shouldreflect instruction that currently takes place in the entire agricultural education program, includingclassroom instruction, laboratory instruction, individualized instruction and/or supervisedagricultural experience. Career development events and awards are intended to be an outgrowthof instruction. Also, it is appropriate for the national organization to develop career developmentevents and awards that stimulate instruction in emerging areas that reflect both current andfuture community, national and global work force needs. National FFA Career DevelopmentEvents should be developed with significant input from FFA members, teachers, partners,respective industry sponsors and others involved in agricultural education. The National FFAOrganization continues to encourage accessibility and provide opportunities for achievementand recognition for students with diverse backgrounds.Career development events that include team activities should be based on cooperation andteamwork while recognizing the value of competition and individual achievement. Whereappropriate, team activities will be included that require two or more members from one chapterworking cooperatively.Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster ContentStandardsAgriculture is a highly technical and ever-changing industry upon which everyone is dependent.In order to maintain agriculture as the nation’s number one industry, it is crucial to understandthe importance of agrisciences, marketing strategies, safe food production and continuousresearch. Strong, relevant agriscience programs are one way to can maintain the nation’sagricultural edge.The National AFNR Career Cluster Content Standards were developed as part of the NationalFFA 10 x 15 project to provide state agricultural education leaders and teachers with a forwardthinkingguide for what students should know and be able to do through the study ofagriculture. The National AFNR Career Cluster Content Standards should be used as a guide todevelop well-planned curriculum in agriscience education to be delivered to students throughoutthe country. For a complete copy of the AFNR Career Cluster Content Standards pleasevisit www.agedlearning.org.Career Development Event Rules and Policiesii

Career Development Event Rules and PoliciesOfficial CDE Rules and Policies – 2012-2016General RulesViolations of any of the following rules may be grounds for the event superintendent to disqualifythe participants. National FFA staff and event superintendents will use the published rulesand procedures to organize and implement the National FFA Career Development Events.Event activities may not be conducted due to lack of necessary materials, expertise or extremeimpact to event budgets. Teams that are certified to compete will receive the current eventformat in a team orientation packet prior to the convention.Official Dress Recommendations, Number of Participants and Number of Scores for Team TotalEventOfficial DressAppropriateNumber of ParticipantsAllowed(per team)Number of Scores Countedfor Team ScoreAgricultural Communications Yes 3 3Agricultural Issues Forum Optional 3-7 Team Score EventAgricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems No 4 Top 3 ScoresAgricultural Sales Yes 4 4Agronomy Yes 4 4Creed Speaking Yes 1 N/ADairy Cattle Management and Evaluation Yes 4 4Dairy Cattle Handlers Yes 1 N/AEnvironmental and Natural Resources No 4 4Extemporaneous Public Speaking Yes 1 N/AFarm Business Management Yes 4 Top 3 ScoresFloriculture Yes 4 4Food Science and Technology Yes 4 4Forestry No 4 4Horse Evaluation Yes 4 Top 3 ScoresJob Interview Yes 1 N/ALivestock Evaluation Yes 4 4Marketing Plan Yes 3 Team Score EventMeats Evaluation and Technology No 4 Top 3 ScoresMilk Quality and Products Yes 4 4Nursery/Landscape Yes 4 Top 3 ScoresParliamentary Procedure Yes 6 Team Score EventPoultry Evaluation Yes 4 Top 3 ScoresPrepared Public Speaking Yes 1 N/AVeterinary Science No 4 4Career Development Event Rules and Policiesiv

Career Development Event Rules and PoliciesEligibility of ParticipantsA. Each participant must be a current, bona fide, dues paying FFA member in good standingwith the local chapter, state FFA association and the National FFA Organization during theschool year which the participant qualified to participate at the national level.1. In the event a participant's name is not on the chapter's official roster for the years inwhich the dues were payable to the National FFA Organization, a past due membershipprocessing fee, in addition to the dues, must be paid prior to the national event.2. National FFA membership staff will set the processing fee amount annually.B. The participant, at the national event, must:1. Be a high school FFA member; high school refers to grades 9-12. (A graduating senioris considered eligible to compete in state and national career development events up toand including his/her first national convention following graduation.)2. Have qualified as a 7th, 8th or 9th grade member to participate in the Creed speakingevent.3. While in high school, be enrolled in at least one agricultural education course during theschool year and/or follow a planned course of study; either course must include asupervised agricultural experience program, the objective of which is preparation for anagricultural career.4. If a student moves to a different chapter or a different state once a he/she has qualifiedas a state representative in a career development event, that student may be allowed tocompete in the national event with the school he/she qualified with during the qualifyingyear.C. A student may not participate more than once in the same official National FFA CareerDevelopment Event.D. No student may participate in more than one National FFA Career Development Event eachyear.E. Each member participating in a National FFA Career Development Event must submit theproper Waiver, Release of Liability and Consent to Medical Treatment Form prior to start ofevent.Selection and Certification of State TeamsA. Each state will submit a team declaration form by June 1 prior to the national FFAconvention. An entry processing fee will be charged for participation in each declared eventwith the exception of the dairy cattle handlers activity.B. Each team will be composed of the number of members determined by the specific eventrules and formats. The members of a state team must be from the same chapter. Membersmust qualify in the career development event in which they are to participate at the nationallevel. Teams must be selected at a state or interstate career development event held betweenthe immediate previous national FFA convention and prior to the national FFA conventionin which they are participating. States that qualify more than one year out must request andsubmit a written waiver for approval by the certification deadline.1. Online certification deadline: September 15.2. Online add/delete deadline: Tuesday before convention at noon (Eastern).C. With extenuating circumstances a teacher may substitute another student from the chapterwho may not have participated at a state qualifying event, with the exception of Creedspeaking, dairy handlers activity, extemporaneous public speaking, job interview and preparedpublic speaking, which must be submitted and approved by state staff.Career Development Event Rules and Policiesv

Career Development Event Rules and PoliciesD. The state supervisor of agricultural education or the executive secretary must certify thatparticipants are eligible. If an ineligible student participates in any career developmentevent, the member will be disqualified and may result in the disqualification of the team aswell.E. All students must be certified online by the designated deadline. Once original certificationhas been completed, no member may be added without first deleting a member.F. The national organization will certify National FFA Career Development Event winners forinternational competition when states request, with the understanding that the state teamwill provide their own travel expenses.Emergency ConditionsUnder emergency conditions a state team participating in a National FFA Career DevelopmentEvent may be made up of less than the required members. States must still certify teams prior tothe national FFA convention, but fewer than the required members could compete if anemergency condition such as illness, death in the family or an act of God would occur. Thoseindividuals competing would still be eligible to qualify for individual awards, if applicable.DisqualificationA. Any communication, verbal or non-verbal, between participants during a career developmentevent will be sufficient cause to eliminate the team member involved from the careerdevelopment event. The only exception to this would be communications between teammembers during the team activity portion of a given career development event.B. Teams or participants arriving after the career development event has begun may bedisqualified or penalized.C. Any assistance given to a team member from any source other than the career developmentevent officials or assistants will be sufficient cause to eliminate the team from the careerdevelopment event.D. Event superintendents may stop any participant if they deem their manner to be hazardouseither to themselves or others. Such action shall deem the individuals disqualified for thatsection of the career development event.E. Participants who start an event and do not complete the event without notifying eventofficials at the time of departure will be disqualified. This can affect the overall team rankand position. In some events this will also disqualify the entire team.F. Participants will not be allowed to utilize personal electronic communication devices, otherthan those approved by the event officials, during the entire course of the event. Participantswho access personal electronic communication devices without prior approval of the eventofficials will be disqualified.G. No participant shall gain access to real materials that will be utilized by the event committeeduring competition. Any team, participant, advisor or coach reported and proven to do sowill be disqualified from the national event.Career Development Event Rules and Policiesvi

Career Development Event Rules and PoliciesAdditions/Deletions of National EventsA. National FFA staff is expected to be proactive in developing new or initiating changes withinexisting career development events to ensure that they meet the needs of FFA members.B. If fifteen (15) state supervisors/executive secretaries develop a proposal for a new careerdevelopment event, the national FFA staff will conduct a study for the validity of the careerdevelopment event and make a recommendation to the chief executive officer. Representativesof these states must be from each of the FFA regions. The same process may be usedto eliminate a national career development event.C. Three years following the initiation of a new career development event, at least fifteen (15)states should be participating. After the next three-year period, at least twenty-six (26) statesshould be participating in order to retain the event at the national level.Rules Committee/Scoring Appeals ProcessA. If a written appeal is filed within the seven (7) calendar days after results announcement,national CDE staff will review the appeal. Upon receiving input from team leader anddivision director, national CDE staff will accept or deny the appeal. The national CDEstaff’s recommendation will be shared with appeals committee and National FFA ChiefExecutive Officer for further input, if necessary.1. The written appeal must be filed with the Education Division staff responsible for scoringcareer development events within seven (7) calendar days of the results announcementand accompanied by a $50 filing fee. The fee will be returned if the appeal is justified.B. The appeals committee will be chaired by the National FFA Awards, Recognition andCareer Development Events Advisory Committee chairperson who will in turn appoint arepresentative of the each of the following organizations: National Association ofSupervisors of Agricultural Education (NASAE), National Association of Agricultural Educators(NAAE) and the American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE). TheNational FFA staff responsible for career development events will also serve on thecommittee.Waiver of FFA RulesAny local chapter seeking a waiver of a National FFA policy or procedure must submit inwriting to the chapter’s state FFA association office. If the request is approved at the state level,it must be forwarded, under the signature of the state advisor or executive secretary, to thecareer development events education specialist. After study by the appropriate FFA staff, arecommendation to grant or deny the appeal will be forward to the chief executive officer forhis/her approval. The request must be submitted to the national FFA staff at least 30 days priorto the scheduled event or due date for which the waiver is requested. This policy does notsupersede any current FFA policy for appeals already established for a particular FFA program.Career Development Event Rules and Policiesvii

Career Development Event Rules and PoliciesSelection of CDE Superintendents and CDE Committee MembersA. Nominations for CDE superintendents may come to National FFA staff from the followingsources:1. standing CDE superintendent2. current CDE committee members3. state leadership4. Team Ag Ed partnersB. CDE superintendents will be selected by national CDE staff and approved by the NationalFFA Chief Executive Officer.C. Each CDE superintendent will serve a three to five year term. At the end of thesuperintendent’s term, a qualified replacement will assume the duties of superintendent.D. National FFA staff and CDE superintendents will select qualified individuals to serve onCDE committees. Selection of committee members will be based on:1. individual qualifications.2. recommendations from state leaders, current CDE committee members, CDEsuperintendents or National FFA staff.3. recommendations from Team Ag Ed partners.4. current rotational procedures developed by each CDE committee.5. provide diversity for the committee.6. commitment to serve a minimum of three years on the committee.E. Final approval of new committee members is the responsibility of the National FFA CDEstaff with input and recommendations from CDE event superintendent and committee.Sanctioning EventsSanctioning of non-national FFA competitive events (those competitive events conducted byorganizations other than the National FFA Organization) as National FFA Career DevelopmentEvents should occur when:1. The highest quality event possible is conducted.2. Organization conducting event and National FFA Organization agree that event can andshould be sanctioned.3. Event is recommended by the National FFA Staff responsible for CDEs with input andagreement from the Award and Recognition Advisory Committee and approved by theNational FFA Chief Executive Officer.4. National FFA is represented by staff responsible for career development events on theplanning and implementation committee for each event.5. Winners of the national sanctioned event will be recognized in the same manner asnational career development events winners are currently recognized.Official DressParticipants are expected to observe the National FFA Code of Ethics and the proper use of theFFA jacket during career development events. (Please reference the latest edition of the OfficialFFA Manual.) Official FFA dress is highly recommended for all participants where appropriateand is required for the awards presentation and recognition.Accessibility for All StudentsAll special needs requests and appropriate documentation as outlined in the special needsrequest policy must be submitted at time of certification.1. Special needs policy is posted on the CDE program page at www.ffa.org/cde2. Special needs request due: August 15Career Development Event Rules and Policiesviii

Career Development Event Rules and PoliciesWritten Document PenaltiesA penalty of 10% of the total points allotted will be assessed for the written documents receivedafter the postmarked deadline. If the document is still not received seven days after thepostmarked deadline, the team/individual may be subject to disqualification.1. National staff will mark late entries as such.2. Event officials will be notified of late entries at the time written documents are providedfor judging.3. Event superintendent will ensure that penalty is applied.Career Development Event Rules and Policiesix

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13National FFA Veterinary Science CareerDevelopment EventA Special Project of the National FFA FoundationImportant NotePlease thoroughly read the Introduction Section at the beginning of this handbook for complete rules andprocedures that are relevant to all National FFA Career Development Events.I. PurposeThe purpose of the veterinary science career development event is to promote college andcareer readiness by providing opportunities to develop technical knowledge and demonstratepractical skills in the field of veterinary science.II. ObjectivesA. Participants will demonstrate professional ethics, decision-making, communication andproblem-solving skills.B. Participants will demonstrate technical competency with small and large animals in theareas of:1. Anatomy and physiology2. Clinical procedures3. Identification4. Health and safety5. Medical terminologyIII. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster Content StandardsWith the recommendation of the National FFA Board of Directors, all national FFA programshave incorporated these standards to guide the direction and content of program materials andactivities. Refer to Appendix A in this chapter of the handbook for a complete list of the measurableactivities that participants will carry out in this event. For details about the incorporationof AFNR standards, refer to the Introduction chapter of the CDE handbook.IV. Event RulesA. Teams will consist of four members with all four members’ scores counting toward totalteam score.B. Dress code:1. Day 1: It is highly recommended that participants wear FFA Official Dress for thewritten portion of the event.2. Day 2: All participants must wear either scrubs (top and bottoms; solid color) or polowith slacks. All participants must wear closed toe, closed heel and flat shoes (no clogs,sandals or flip-flops). No jewelry may be worn on the second day of this event. Thisincludes rings, bracelets, earrings and exposed body piercing. Wrist watches are permitted.Veterinary Science Career Development Event 1

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/133. Tools and Equipment:a. Equipment provided: pencils, calculators, clipboards and paper.b. National FFA will provide the specific tools and equipment needed to completepracticums.c. Due to sanitation reasons, some items that may be needed in the event (such as stethoscopes)will need to be provided by the participant or their chapter. Teams will beprovided a list of specific items needed for a specific year based on the event activities.4. Any participant in possession of an electronic device in the event area is subject todisqualification.V. Event FormatA. Individual Activities1. Written Exam - 100 pointsThe objective exam is designed to determine team members’ broad understanding ofthe veterinary science field. The written exam will consist of 50 questions. See samplequestions below. Sixty minutes will be given for the exam. Topics for the exam mayinclude:• Behavior• Disease (causes and sources, signs and symptoms)• Medical terminology• Medical records• Anatomy/physiology• Regulations (federal OSHA, MSDS)• Patient management• Facility management• Genetics• Nutrition• HusbandrySample Written Exam Questions:Which of the following is the intermediate host for the dog tapeworm?A. MosquitoB. RodentC. FleaD. TickWhat is the primary body defense against bacteria that may cause disease?A. SkinB. AntibioticsC. AntigensD. Lymph nodesWhat is one benefit of using a modified live vaccine?Possible answers: High level of protection, longer duration of protection, booster notalways neededVeterinary Science Career Development Event 2

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/132. Scenario Questions - 50 points per scenario (100 points total)The questions associated with the scenarios will allow students to utilize critical thinkingand problem-solving skills. Fifty minutes total will be allowed to complete both scenarioquestions. Participants will be given two scenarios based on the topic rotationlisted below.• 2013 and 2017: Clinical/wellness• 2014: Communication/client education• 2015: Behavior/husbandry• 2016: Future of veterinary profession and welfare/ethicsSample Scenario Question:Write a persuasive letter on the issue below to portray your point of view using theprovided resource.In 2006 a nationwide ruling was established banning the slaughter of horses. Sincethe ruling there have been serious growing concerns with the welfare and high numberof unwanted/neglected horses in the United States. Currently several states areconsidering reversing the 2006 ban. What are the pros and cons of the original banand the proposal to reverse it?Resource: http://www.avma.org/issues/animal_welfare/unwanted_horses_faq.asp3. Identification - 100 points totalParticipants will identify equipment, parasites and breeds/species for a total of 100points (2 points per item). Fifty minutes will be given for this activity. Identificationlists are located at the end of this handbook.a. Equipment – 50 pointsParticipants will identify pieces of equipment (actual equipment and photos). Theywill also need to have general knowledge about the use for each item.b. Parasites – 30 pointsParticipants will identify parasites (specimen and photos) and explain the life cyclesof selected parasites.c. Breeds – 20 pointsParticipants will identify breeds of small and large animals (photos).4. Practicums - 300 points totala. Math Applications Practicum – 100 pointsThe number of practicum questions will vary based on the type of activity that isassigned. Participants will have 30 minutes to complete the entire math applicationpracticum. Questions may include conversions, dose calculations, dilutions, cost calculationsand invoices.Example:Sophie, a golden retriever, and her owner have just moved from out-of-state and are reestablishingveterinarian relations at your clinic. Sophie’s owner has provided you with her healthrecords from their previous veterinarian. Sophie had been prescribed a diet plan by the previousveterinarian and had been coming into the clinic for weekly weight checks. Sophie’sowner would like to continue the weekly checks with you. You weigh Sophie and record herweight as 19 kg. The owner would like you to tell her how much weight Sophie has lost.Sophie’s last recorded weight was 43.2 lb. How many pounds did Sophie lose since the lastweighing? ANSWER: Sophie has lost 1.4 lb. since the last recorded weighing.Veterinary Science Career Development Event 3

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13b. Handling and Restraining Practicum – 100 pointsParticipants will be given four handling/restraint activities to complete (25 pointseach). Fifteen to thirty minutes will be allotted for this section depending on the activitiesselected each year. Participants are expected to talk through the handling andrestraining steps to a judge as they are being scored. Judges may speak and ask questionsto the participant at the end of each activity, if time allows. All handling andrestraining scorecards can be found at the end of this handbook.c. Clinical Procedure Practicum – 100 pointsParticipants will be given four clinical procedure activities to complete (25 pointseach). Fifteen to thirty minutes will be allotted for this section depending on the activitiesselected each year. Participants are expected to talk through the clinical proceduresteps to a judge as they are being scored. Judges may speak and ask questionsto the participant at the end of each activity, if time allows. All clinical procedurescorecards can be found at the end of this handbook.B. Team Activity - 600 pointsTeams will conduct research using local veterinarians and veterinary resources based on theannual topic. In a 15 minute presentation, teams will demonstrate the different roles of theveterinary team, as well as explain steps and procedures for the veterinary process to thejudges. Judges will be allotted five minutes of question/answer time after each presentation.The potential roles to be addressed in the team activity are listed below. Teams need to determinewhat roles are most important to demonstrate based on the annual topic. Veterinaryteam roles may include, but are not limited to:• Veterinary technician• Veterinarian• Veterinary assistant• Receptionist• Farm manager• Owner/client• Kennel/stable assistantThe presentation can be creative in nature and teams may include props, but must be able toset up in 5 minutes and tear down in 3 minutes. PowerPoint presentations will not be utilizedin the team activity. See team activity rubric at the end of this handbook.Annual team activity topics:• 2013: Adult feline wellness visit• 2014: Horse with equine colic• 2015: Senior dog wellness visit• 2016: Cow with salmonellosis• 2017: Dairy goat with caprine arthritis encephalitis (CAE)Veterinary Science Career Development Event 4

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13VI. Event ScoringDay 1 Events: Individual Points Team PointsWritten Exam 100 (2 pts/question) 400Scenario Questions 100 (50 pts/scenario) 400Identification 100 400Math Application Practicum 100 400Day 2 Events:Handling and Restraining Practicum 100 (25 pts/activity) 400Clinical Procedures Practicum 100 (25 pts/activity) 400Team Activity 600Maximum Total Points: 600 3,000VII. TiebreakersA. Team tiebreakers will be settled in the following order:1. Combined individual practicum total score2. Combined individual written exam total scoreB. Individuals tiebreakers will be settled in the following order:1. Combined practicum score2. Written exam scoreVIII. AwardsAwards will be presented to individuals and teams based upon their rankings at the awards ceremony.Awards are sponsored by a cooperating industry sponsor(s) as a special project, and/orby the general fund of the National FFA Foundation.IX. ResourcesThis list of references is not intended to be all inclusive. Other sources may be utilized, andteachers are encouraged to make use of the very best instructional materials available. Makesure to use discretion when selecting website references by only using reputable, proven sites.The following list contains references that may prove helpful during event preparation.Written Exam:Small Animal Care and Management. Warren. ISBN: 978-1-4180-4105-2An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology. Romich. ISBN: 978-1-4354-2012-0Official Guide: Maintaining and Cleaning Surgical Instruments. Stow. Provided free of chargeby the program or available on-line at: http://www.spectrumsurgical.comVeterinary Science: Preparatory Training for the Veterinary Assistant. Faries. ISBN: 978-0-9849115-0-9. Order online: https://agrilifebookstore.org/publications_browse2.cfm?keywordid=4Introduction to Veterinary Science. Lawhead, Baker. ISBN: 978-1-4283-1225-8Clinical Procedures & Handling/Restraining Practicums :Veterinary Assisting: Fundamentals and Applications. Vanhorn, Clark. ISBN: 978-1-4354-5387-6Small Animal Surgical Nursing: Skills and Concepts. Busch. ISBN: 978-0323030632Veterinary Science Career Development Event 5

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Clinical Procedures & Handling/Restraining Practicums (cont.):Manual of Clinical Procedures in Dogs, Cats, Rabbits & Rodents. Crow, Walshaw, Boyle.ISBN: 978-0813813042Restraint and Handling for Veterinary Technicians and Assistants. Ballard, Rockett. ISBN: 978-1-4354-5358-6Identification:Veterinary Instruments and Equipment: A Pocket Guide. Sonsthagen. ISBN: 978-0323032032http://loudoun.nvcc.edu/vetonline/vet121/instruments.htmhttps://www.spectrumsurgical.com/product/10-0227/Surgical-Instrument-Flash-Cards.phpAmerican Kennel Club – http://www.akc.org/index.cfmCat Fanciers’ Association – http://www.cfa.org/client/breeds.aspxAmerican Rabbit Breeders Association – http://www.arba.net/Math Practicum:Medical Mathematics and Dosage Calculations for Veterinary Professionals. Bill, Robert.ISBN: 978-08138263Veterinary Science Career Development Event 6

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Equipment and Materials Identification List - Page 1100. Ambubag101. Anesthetic machines102. Animal clippers103. Autoclave104. Autoclave tape indicator105. Backhaus towel clamps106. Balling gun107. Bands (castration or docking)108. Bandaging material- Elasticon109. Bandaging material– roll gauze110. Bandaging material– vet wrap111. Basket muzzle112. Betadine113. Brush - Body (soft bristle)114. Brush - Dandy (stiff bristle)115. Brush - Slicker116. Brush - Pin117. Bulb syringe118. Cat bag119. Carmalt120. Catch pole (dog snare)121. Catheter - IV122. Catheter - butterfly123. Catheter - urine124. Centrifuge125. Chain twitch126. Chemical indicator strips127. Clipper blades128. Clipper comb129. Surgical drapes130. Cold sterile tray131. Comb - Curry132. Comb - Flea133. Comb - Scotch134. Cover slips135. Dehorner - Barnes136. Dehorner - electric137. Dehorner - scoop or tube138. Dental floats139. Dental retractor140. Dental scaler141. Disposable hypodermic needles142. Drench gun143. Ear notcher144. Ear tags145. Ear tag (metal) pliers146. Elastrator147. Elizabethian collar148. Emasculators149. Endotracheal tubes150. Fecal loop151. Fecalyzers152. Feeding tube for small animals153. Fetal extractor154. Fingertip toothbrush156. Forceps - Alligator157. Forceps- Allis tissue158. Forceps- Babcock tissue159. Forceps- Brown-Adson thumb160. Forceps- Crile161. Forceps- Halstead mosquito hemostatic162. Forceps- Kelly163. Forceps - Rat tooth thumb164. Mouth gag speculum (small)165. Mouth gag speculum (large)166. Gavage needle167. Gravity feeder / J tube168. Halter169. Head chute170. Hog snare171. Hoof knife172. Hoof nippers173. Hoof pick174. Hoof rasp175. Hoof trimmers176. Humane twitch178. Identification tag applicator179. IV fluids180. IV administration181. LaryngoscopesVeterinary Science Career Development Event 7

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Equipment and Materials Identification List - Page 2182. Lead rope183. Lead shank184. Needle holder - Mayo-Hegar185. Needle holder - Olsen-Hegar186. Microscope slides187. Muzzle- commercial188. Nail clippers - guillotine189. Nail clippers - plier190. Obstetrical chain and handle191. Ophthalmoscope192. Otoscope193. Paste gun194. Pig tooth nippers195. Pill counting tray196. Radiology personal protective equipment197. Rumen magnet198. Scalpel blade199. Scalpel handle200. Scissors– Bandage201. Scissors- Lister bandage202. Scissors- Littauer suture removal203. Scissors- Mayo dissecting204. Scissors- Metzenbaum dissecting205. Shedding blade206. Silver nitrate sticks207. Small animal oxygen cage208. Snook ovariohysterectomy hook209. Squeeze chute210. Staple remover211. Steel lift table212. Stethoscope213. Surgical cap214. Surgical gloves215. Surgical gown216. Surgical masks217. Surgical tray218. Suture materials219. Suture needle220. Suture wire cutting scissors221. Syringe - leur lock222. Syringe - slip tip223. Syringe - automatic, multi-dose224. Tattooing instruments - small & large225. Tourniquet226. Trocar & cannula227. Weight tapeVeterinary Science Career Development Event 8

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Parasite Identification List300. Blowfly (Family Calliphoridae)301. Blowfly Maggot (Family Calliphoridae)302. Cat Warble (Genus Cuterebra)303. Cattle Grub (Genus Hypoderma)304. Coccidia (Genus Isospora or Eimeria)305. Demodectic Mite (Genus Demodex)306. Ear Mite (Family Ascaridae; Genus Otodectes)307. Fleas* (Genus Ctenocephalides)308. Flea Larva (Genus Ctenocephalides)309. Flea Tapeworm* (Genus Dipylidium)310. Flea Tapeworm Egg* (Genus Dipylidium)311. Flea Tapeworm Segment* (Genus Dipylidium)312. Giardia (Genus Giardia)313. Hard Tick (Family Ixodidae; Genus Amblyomma or Dermacentor)315. Heartworm Adult* (Genus Dirofilaria)316. Heartworm Microfilaria* (Genus Dirofilaria)317. Hookworm Adult* (Family Ancylostomatidae; Genus Ancylostoma, Uncinaria, Bunostomumor Globocephalus)318. Hookworm Egg* (Family Ancylostomatidae; Genus Ancylostoma, Uncinaria, Bunostomumor Globocephalus)319. Horse Bots* (Genus Gasterophilus)320. Horse Strongyles* (Family Strongylidae; Genus Strongylus )321. Lice - Biting (Order Mallophaga; Genus Bovicola or Trichodectes)322. Lice - Sucking (Order Anoplura; Genus Linognathus or Hematopinus)323. Liver Fluke (Class Trematoda; Genus Fasciola, Fascioloides or Dicrocoelium)324. Lungworm (Family Metastrongylidae; Genus Metastrongylus, Dictyocaulus or Aelurostrongylus)325. Mosquito Adult (Family Culicidae; Genus Anopheles, Culex or Aedes)326. Mosquito Larva (Family Culicidae; Genus Anopheles, Culex or Aedes)327. Pinworm (Genus Oxyuris)328. Roundworm Adult* (Family Ascarididae or Toxocaridae; Genus Toxocara, Toxascaris, Ascaris,Parascaris or Neoascaris)329. Roundworm Egg* (Family Ascarididae or Toxocaridae; Genus Toxocara, Toxascaris, Ascaris,Parascaris or Neoascaris)330. Sarcoptic Mite (Family Ascaridae; Genus Sarcoptes or Notoedres)331. Taenia Tapeworm* (Family Taeniidae; Genus Taenia)332. Taenia Tapeworm Egg* (Family Taeniidae; Genus Taenia)333. Taenia Tapeworm Segment* (Family Taeniidae; Genus Taenia)335. Whipworm* (Genus Trichuris)336. Whipworm Egg* (Genus Trichuris)*Asterisk indicates which parasite life cycles could have questions.Veterinary Science Career Development Event 9

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Breed/Species Identification ListDogsSPORTING GROUP400. Brittany401. Cocker Spaniel402. English Setter403. English Springer Spaniel404. German Shorthaired Pointer405. Golden Retriever406. Irish Setter407. Labrador Retriever408. WeimaranerNON-SPORTING GROUP409. Bichon Frise410. Boston Terrier411. Bulldog412. Chinese Shar-Pei413. Chow Chow414. Dalmatian415. Lhasa Apso416. PoodleTERRIER GROUP417. Bull Terrier418. Cairn Terrier419. Miniature Schnauzer420. Parson Russell Terrier421. Scottish Terrier422. Smooth Fox Terrier423. West Highland White Terrier424. Wire Fox TerrierHERDING GROUP425. Australian Cattle Dog426. Australian Shepherd427. Border Collie428. Cardigan Welsh Corgi429. Collie430. German Shepherd Dog431. Old English Sheepdog432. Pembroke Welsh Corgi433. Shetland SheepdogWORKING GROUP434. Akita435. Alaskan Malamute436. Bernese Mountain Dog437. Boxer438. Bullmastiff439. Doberman Pinscher440. Giant Schnauzer441. Great Dane442. Great Pyrenees443. Mastiff444. Newfoundland445. Portuguese Water Dog446. Rottweiler447. Saint Bernard448. Samoyed449. Siberian Husky450. Standard SchnauzerTOY GROUP451. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel452. Chihuahua453. Italian Greyhound454. Maltese455. Miniature Pinscher456. Papillon457. Pekingese458. Pomeranian459. Poodle460. Pug461. Shih Tzu462. Silky Terrier463. Toy Fox Terrier464. Yorkshire TerrierHOUND GROUP465. Afghan Hound466. American Foxhound467. Basenji468. Basset Hound469. Beagle470. Black and Tan Coonhound471. Bloodhound472. Dachshund473. English Foxhound474. Greyhound475. WhippetVeterinary Science Career Development Event 10

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Cats500. Abyssinian501. American Shorthair502. Burmese503. Cornish Rex504. Devon Rex505. Exotic506. Maine Coon507. Manx508. Persian509. Ragdoll510. Russian Blue511. Siamese512. Sphynx513. Turkish AngoraRabbits514. American Fuzzy Lop515. Angora516. Californian517. Dutch518. Dwarf Hotot519. English Spot520. Flemish Giant521. Jersey Wooly522. Holland Lop523. Netherland Dwarf524. New Zealand525. Polish526. Mini-Rex527. SatinBirds528. Cockatiel529. Cockatoos530. Love Birds531. Parakeet532. African Gray Parrot533. Canary534. Macaw535. Mynah536. Rainbow Lorikeet537. Society Finch538. Sun Conure539. Zebra FinchSmall Mammals540. Chinchilla541. Degus542. Ferret543. Gerbils544. Guinea Pig545. Hamster546. Hedgehog547. Sugar GliderReptiles548. Chameleon549. Gecko550. Iguana551. Lizard552. Bearded Dragon553. Snake554. Turtle556. Frog557. ToadPoultry558. Chicken- Cornish559. Chicken- Leghorns560. Chicken- Rhode Island Red561. Chicken- Plymouth Rock562. Duck563. Geese564. Quail565. TurkeyOther566. Potbellied PigVeterinary Science Career Development Event 11

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Dairy Cattle600. Ayrshire601. Brown Swiss602. Guernsey603. Holstein604. JerseyBeef Cattle605. Angus606. Brahman607. Charolais608. Hereford609. Simmental610. ShorthornSwine611. American Landrace612. Berkshire613. Chester White614. Duroc615. Hampshire616. YorkshireHorse617. Appaloosa618. Arabian619. Belgian620. Clydesdale621. Haflinger622. Miniature623. Morgan624. Paint625. Paso Fino626. Percheron627. Quarter Horse628. Saddlebred629. Standardbred (w/cart)630. Tennessee Walking Horse631. Thoroughbred632. Donkey633. MuleGoat635. Alpine636. Nubian637. Angora638. Boer639. LaMancha640. Oberhasli641. Pygmy642. Saanen643. ToggenburgSheep645. Cheviot646. Columbia647. Dorset648. Hampshire649. Jacob650. Merino651. Montadale652. Rambouillet653. Southdown654. SuffolkVeterinary Science Career Development Event 12

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary Science Career Development EventWritten Scenario Scorecard – 50 pointsParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONVery strong evidence skill isIndicatorspresent5-4A. Spelling/ grammar(sentencestructure, verbagreement, etc.)Spelling and grammar are extremelyhigh quality.• 2 or fewer spelling errorsare present.• 2 or fewer grammar errorsare present.B. Message Communicates ideas extremelyclearly as well as extremelyfocused. Thoughts are very interestingand understandable.• All main ideas are supportedby clear and vivid details.• Clearly organized and conciseby remaining on target,is completely focused withobvious construction andstrong introduction, bodyand conclusion layout.C. Writing style Writing style is selectively appropriatefor the intended audience.• The style chosen has obviouslybeen well thought-outbased on the specific audience.WRITTEN CONTENTD. SubjectknowledgeE. Critical thinking/problemsolvingskillsF. Inductive reasoningskillsCovers topic in-depth with detailsand examples.• Subject knowledge is excellent.Uses general methods, in anorderly manner, for finding solutionsto specific problems.• Evaluates evidence andassesses conclusions.• Develops and defends areasonable position or argument.Establishes a logical, systematicprocess of achieving certainends with accuracy and efficiency.• Gathers together particularobservations in the form ofpremises.• Moves from specific premisesto a general conclusion.Moderate evidence skill is present3-2Spelling and grammar are adequate.• 3-5 spelling errors are present.• 3-5 grammar errors arepresent.Communicates ideas clearly andconcisely, and message is interestingand understandable.• Most of the main ideas aresupported by sufficientdetails.• Good organization with fewstatements out of place orlacking in clear construction.Thought was given to the intendedaudience, and the style reflectsthe purpose for communicatingwith that audience.• Most language is appropriatefor the intended audience.Includes essential knowledgeabout the topic.• Subject knowledge appearsto be good.Uses limited critical thinkingskills in determining solutions toproblems.• Develops moderate defenseto conclusion for position orargument.Establishes a shallow reasoningprocess of achieving certainends.• Gathers together limitedobservations in the form ofpremises.• Moves fromincomplete specificpremises to a generalconclusion.Strong evidence skill is notpresent1-0Spelling and grammar areless than adequate.• 6 or more spellingerrors are present.• 6 or more grammarerrors are present.Communicates ideas clearly,but message is difficultto understand.• None of the mainideas are supported bysufficient details.• Little to no organizationis present and issometimes awkwardand lacking construction.Writing style does notshow intent to connect withdifferent types of audiences,style is more for a genericreader.• Some language usedmight be confusingfor some audiencesIncludes essential informationabout the topic butthere are 1-2 factual errors.Uses weak critical thinkingskills in determining solutionsto problems.• Develops weak defenseto conclusionfor position or argument.Establishes an inadequatereasoning process ofachieving certain ends.• Incompletely gathersobservations in theform of specific premises.• Inadequatelyformulates a generalconclusion.PointsEarnedWeightX 1X 1X 1X 3X 2X 2TotalScoreTOTAL POINTSVeterinary Science Career Development Event 13

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumCarrying a CatParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student ensures that the cat is calm and happy. 62. The student places one hand on the front of the cat’s bodyto control the head and front limbs.73. The student places his/her other hand under the abdomenand rump to control the rear limbs.64. The student pulls the cat close to their body for support. 6PointsEarnedTOTAL POINTS 25______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 14

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumUsing a Cat BagParticipant Name: ____________________ State: _________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student obtains the cat bag and unzips the top all theway open.42. The student scruffs the cat and lifts it into the bag in oneswift motion while supporting the hind end.53. The student wraps the Velcro strap around the cat’s neckand immediately zips up the bag.54. The student uses the proper zippered opening to expose thefront limb.55. To remove the cat, the student removes the Velcro strapfirst, then unzips the bag and removes the cat by scruffing 6and supports hind end.TOTAL POINTS 25PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 15

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumRemoving a Cat from a CageParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student opens the cage door and calls the cat by name. 5PointsEarned2. The student scruffs the cat with one hand and lifts it up. 53. The student cradles the cat’s abdomen with their otherhand and removes the cat from the cage.4. With the cat still scruffed, the student places the cat underone arm close to their body and closes the cage door withtheir free hand.5. The student carries the cat close to their body to itsdestination.TOTAL POINTS 25555______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 16

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumApplying a Cat MuzzleParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student selects a muzzle of appropriate size for the cat. 42. The student places the cat in sitting or sternal position onexam table.33. The student positions the muzzle properly in his/her hands. 34. The student approaches the cat from behind with themuzzle in both hands while another person restrains cat.5. The student brings the muzzle up to the cat’s face in oneswift motion.6. The student secures the muzzle. 555PointsEarnedTOTAL POINTS 25______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 17

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining Practicum“Cat Stretch”(Restraint of the Cat in Lateral Recumbency)Participant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student places the cat on an examination table. 62. The student scruffs the cat with one hand and lifts it off ofthe table enough to grasp both hind legs with his/her other 7hand.3. The student lays the cat on its side with the hind legsstretched rearward.64. The student spoke to the patient in a calm and affectionatemanner during the procedure.6TOTAL POINTS 25PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 18

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumRestraint of the Cat for the Femoral VenipunctureParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student places the cat on an examination table. 62. The student scruffs the cat with one hand and lifts it off ofthe table enough to grasp both hind legs with his/her other 7hand.3. The student lays the cat on its side 64. The student tucks top rear leg and tail while occluding withside of hand.TOTAL POINTS 256PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 19

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumRestraint of the Cat for Jugular VenipunctureParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.Criteria1. The student places the cat in sternal recumbency with itschest close to the edge of the table.2. The student holds the head up, away from the chest; thiscan be achieved by cupping a hand underneath the jaw andextending and tilting the head upward.3. The student’s other hand grasps the front legs and extendsthem down off the edge of the table.4. The student uses arm and elbow to restrain the cat’s bodyclose to the student’s body.5. The student spoke to the patient in a calm and affectionatemanner during the procedure.PointsPossibleTOTAL POINTS 2555555PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 20

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumRestraint of the Cat for Cephalic IV Catheter PlacementParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student places the cat in sternal recumbency on an6examination table.2. The student scruffs the cat with his/her right hand andextends the left front limb forward, i.e., grasping the elbow7in the palm of his/her hand with thumb on the top of theelbow joint.3. The student allows the judge to grasp the left front paw and6extend the limb toward him/her.4. The student occludes the vein by pressing down on the topof the elbow joint with his/her thumb and then rotating his/ 6her thumb laterally.TOTAL POINTS 25PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 21

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumApplying a Gauze Dog MuzzleParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student selects proper type of material and length. 22. The student places the dog in sitting or sternal position onexam table or floor.43. The student makes a loop in the gauze and approaches thedog from behind.44. The student places the loop on the dog’s face with the tieon top.55. The student quickly tightens the loop, and then crosses theends under the dog’s face.56. The student brings the ends back behind the dog’s headunder the ears and ties in a quick-release bow.5TOTAL POINTS 25PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 22

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumApplying a Commercial Dog MuzzleParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.Criteria2. The student places the dog in sitting or sternal position onexam table or floor.3. The student comes from behind the dog’s head with themuzzle in one hand.4. The student brings the muzzle up to the dog’s face andslips it on while grasping the strap with the other hand.PointsPossible1. The student selects appropriate muzzle. 35. The student secures the muzzle. 46. The student checks for proper fit (one finger inserted underthe strap).TOTAL POINTS 254455PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 23

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumRemoving a Dog from a Floor Level Cage or KennelParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.Criteria1. The student places a leash in one hand with a large loopopen and ready to place over the dog’s head.2. While blocking the opening, the student opens the cagedoor enough to slip the hand holding the leash into thecage.3. The student slips the leash over the neck of the dog andgently tightens the leash around the neck.4. The student opens the door and allows the dog to exit thecage.5. The student keeps the dog to their side while maintaining aslight tension on the leash.PointsPossibleTOTAL POINTS 2555555PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 24

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumRestraint of the Dog in Sternal RecumbencyParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student puts a noose leash on the dog. 5PointsEarned2. The student begins with the dog sitting. 53. The student places one arm around the dog’s neck andplaces the other arm around the dog’s back to grasp theforelimbs.4. The student pushes the dog’s back with his/her body toencourage the dog to lie down.5. The student positions the dog so that head can beexamined.TOTAL POINTS 25555______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 25

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumRestraint of a Small Dog in Lateral RecumbencyParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student puts a noose leash on the dog. 4PointsEarned2. The student places the dog in the standing position. 43. The student places his/her right arm across the dog’s neckand reaches between the front legs to grasp the dog’s rightforelimb in right hand.4. The student places left arm over the dog’s back and reachesfor the dog’s right rear limb; just proximal to the hock.5. With the dog’s body close, the student gently lifts thelimbs while allowing the dog’s body to move to the table;the dog should be on its right side.6. The student allows the dog to relax for a couple seconds,not releasing the grasp on the limbs.TOTAL POINTS 254454______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 26

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumRestraint of the Dog for Venipuncture of the Lateral Saphenous VeinParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student places a noose leash on the dog. 2PointsEarned2. The student places the dog in the standing position. 23. The student places his/her right arm across the dog’s neckand reaches between the front legs to grasp the dog’s rightforelimb in right hand.4. The student places left arm over the dog’s back and reachesfor the dog’s right rear limb; just proximal to the hock.5. With the dog’s body close, the student gently lifts thelimbs while allowing the dog’s body to move to the table;the dog should be on its right side.6. The student allows the dog to relax for a couple seconds,not releasing the grasp on the limbs.7. The student uses left hand to hold the limb tightly in thearea just distal to the stifle, which will occlude the vein.TOTAL POINTS 2534437______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 27

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumRestraint of the Dog for Jugular VenipunctureParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student places a noose leash on the dog. 6PointsEarned2. The student places dog in sternal position. 63. The student holds the head up under the jaw, away fromthe chest (can be achieved by cupping hand underneath themuzzle and by pushing the head upward.)4. The student’s other hand grasps the front legs and extendsthem over the end of the table.TOTAL POINTS 2576______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 28

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumRestraint of the Dog for Cephalic VenipunctureParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student places a noose leash on the dog. 4PointsEarned2. The student restrains the dog in sternal recumbency. 43. The student stands on the dog’s right side; wrapping his/her right arm around the dog’s neck.4. The student holds the dog’s left forelimb with elbow in thepalm of his/her hand; extend the limb forward toward theperson performing the procedure.5. With the elbow of the dog in his/her palm, the student rotateshis/her thumb up so it is on top of the limb at the bendof the elbow.6. The student occludes the vessel with the thumb, rotates thethumb laterally.TOTAL POINTS 254454______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 29

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumRestraint of a RabbitParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student approaches the rabbit calmly and quietly. 52. The student scruffs the rabbit with one hand while gentlylifting the front end.53. The student’s other hand immediately reaches under thehind limbs and holds them (not allowing the hind limbs to 5dangle).4. The student rests the rabbit’s body on the arm with thehand holding the hind limbs.55. The scruffing hold is released and the hand is moved tohold the elbow of the opposite arm..5TOTAL POINTS 25PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 30

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumHaltering CattleParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.Criteria1. The student places crown piece of halter over ears, thenslips nose through nosepiece.2. The student properly adjusts the halter such that the noseband crosses over bridge of nose halfway between thenostrils and eyes.3. The student ensures that the adjustable portion of the noseband is under the chin, not across the bridge of the nose.4. The student keeps the standing end or lead rope portion onthe left side of the cow.PointsPossibleTOTAL POINTS 256766PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 31

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumHaltering a HorseParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.Criteria1. Without quick movements and loud noises, the studentproperly approaches the patient at a 45 degree angle to thepatient’s left shoulder.2. The student places end of the lead rope over the horse’sneck and passes sufficient length of lead to form ahandheld loop around the horse’s neck.3. Holding the handheld loop in their right hand, with theirleft hand, the student slipped the nose-band of the halterover the nose.4. With their right hand under the horse’s neck, the studentpasses the crown strap over the head and behind the earsand attaches the end to the appropriate place on the halter.5. The student snaps the end of the lead to the lead ring of thehalter and undrapes the lead rope from the horse’s neck.6. The student adjusts the halter so it is snug enough that thenose piece could not fall over the end of the nose, but notso tight that the halter cut or rubbed the horse or restrictedjaw movement or breathing.PointsPossibleTOTAL POINTS 25444445PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 32

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumTying a Bowline KnotParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.Criteria1. The student makes a loop in the long end of the rope suchthat the short end of the rope overlaps the long end.2. The student passes the short end of the rope up through theloop.3. The student reaches under the long end of the rope andgrasps the short end such that it wraps around the long end.4. The student passes the short end of the rope back throughthe loop in the opposite direction of the first pass.5. The student tightens the knot by pulling on both long andshort ends.PointsPossibleTOTAL POINTS 2555555PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 33

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumTying a Half HitchParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student places the rope over a pole or tie area. 6PointsEarned2. The student passes the short end of the rope over and underthe long end.73. The student passes the short end through the loop. 64. The student pulls the loop tight. 6TOTAL POINTS 25______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 34

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumTying a Double Half Hitch KnotParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student passes the rope around the post. 42. The student passes the short end over and under the longend.43. The student passes the short end through the loop. 4PointsEarned4. The student pulls the rope tight. 45. The student passes the short end over and under the longend, forming a loop.6. The student passes the short end up through the loop andpulls it tight.TOTAL POINTS 2554______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 35

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumTying a Reefer’s KnotParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student places the rope over a pole or tie area. 62. The student passes the short end over and under the longend.73. The student makes a fold or bight in the short end andpasses it over and under the long end.64. The student pulls securely on the long end and loop of theshort end.6TOTAL POINTS 25PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 36

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumTying a Square KnotParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student takes one piece of rope and passes the right6end over and under the left end.2. The student passes the “new” right end under and over the“new” left end; or the student passes the “new” left end 7over and under the “new” right end.3. The student pulls securely on both ends. 64. The student unties the knot by pushing the opposite endstogether.TOTAL POINTS 256PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 37

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumBuilding a Temporary Rope Halter for a CowParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student loops the rope around the cow’s neck. 5PointsEarned2. The student ties a bowline to secure the loop. 53. The student folds the long end of the rope through the neckloop.4. The student passes the bight or loop over the bridge of thecow’s nose.5. The student secures the second loop by tying a second knotat the throat latch.TOTAL POINTS 25555______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 38

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceHandling and Restraining PracticumPlacing a Tail TieParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student lays the rope over the tail at the tip of the tailbone.52. The student folds all the tail hairs up over the rope. 53. The student passes the short end of the rope behind the tail,and makes a fold or bight in it.4. The student passes the fold or bight over the folded tail andunder the rope, which is looped around the tail.5. The student pulls tight. 555PointsEarnedTOTAL POINTS 25______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 39

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumAdministering Aural MedicationParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student applies gloves. 3PointsEarned2. The student cleans ears. 33. The student successfully administered the medication intothe ear canal without contamination of the applicator tip.4. The student applies proper amount of medication into theear as noted by the veterinarian.5. The student massages the base of the outside of the earcanal causing a swishing sound from the medicationmoving around in the ear canal.6. The student wipes any solution that may have leaked ontothe outside of the ear flap or hair.7. The student disinfects the medication dispenser withalcohol and places in appropriate area.TOTAL POINTS 2554433______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 40

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumAdministering Ophthalmic MedicationParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.Criteria1. The student wipes any discharges from the patient’s eyeusing a gauze sponge or cotton ball.2. The student opens the end of the ophthalmic medicine andholds in one hand.3. The student, using the free hand, uses the index finger andthumb to pull the upper and lower lids apart to open theeye.a. The student’s thumb pulls the lower lid down andthe index finger pulls the upper lid upward.b. The student’s other finger may rest on the head ofthe animal.PointsPossible4. The student gently tilts the head upward. 35. The student applies the drops or ointment gently into theeye, counting each drop or applying the proper amount of 4ointment.6. The student releases the eyelids. 37. The student allows the animal to blink to move themedication throughout the eye.TOTAL POINTS 254353PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 41

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumAdministering Topical Wound TreatmentParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossiblePointsEarned1. The student cleans area as necessary. 52. The student uses a tongue depressor to transfer an amountof topical medication if the container is for multiple doses.3. The student applies the ointment onto the area in a circularmotion, starting at the center of the wound and gentlyworking outward.4. The student does not contaminate the medication bytouching items that touched the animal.5. The student cleans the area and puts items away. 5TOTAL POINTS 25555______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 42

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumAdministering Topical ParasiticideParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossiblePointsEarned1. The student selects appropriate dose by weight. 102. The student applies topical parasiticide by following productdirections.15TOTAL POINTS 25______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 43

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumAdministering an Intramuscular InjectionParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossiblePointsEarned1. The student selected the proper site for administration. 52. The student rubs an alcohol saturated cotton ball over theinjection site.3. The student directs the needle through the skin and in tomuscle mass.4. The student aspirates the plunger on the syringe; if noblood is noted, inject the substance slowly.5. The student withdraws the needle and places in the sharpscontainer.6. The student massages the area where the injection was givenand praises the patient.TOTAL POINTS 2544444______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 44

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumAdministering a Subcutaneous InjectionParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.Criteria1. The student lifts the skin using the thumb and forefinger ofone hand. Form a triangle or tent with the skin.2. The student wipes the area with an alcohol-soaked cottonball.3. The student uses the other hand to insert the needle into theskin at the base of the tent or triangle parallel to the body.PointsPossible4. The student releases the skin once the needle is placed. 35. The student aspirates the end of the plunger, looking forany signs of blood entering the syringe; if no blood entersthe syringe, administer the injection.6. The student withdraws the needle and places in the sharpscontainer.7. The student rubs the injection site with one hand and praisesthe patient.TOTAL POINTS 25433543PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 45

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumBandage ApplicationParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.Criteria1. The student applies a strip of 1” or 2” tape along the cranial aspect of alimb and one strip on the caudal aspect of a limb to prevent slipping; tapeextends beyond the end of the limb.PointsPossible2PointsEarned2. The student applies gauze pad on wound. 13. The student applies primary layer using cotton roll by applying distally tothe end of the area and then proximally to cover the entire surface; applycotton at slight 45-degree angle. Wrap is not too tight, cutting off circulation.24. The student applies the cotton roll smoothly and evenly; preventingwrinkling.15. The student applies each layer of cotton so that it overlaps the previouslayer.16. The student applies gauze roll as secondary layer distally to the end of thearea and then proximally to cover the entire surface; gauze is not too tight, 2cutting off circulation.7. The student applies the gauze at a slight 45-degree angle. 18. The student applies the gauze layer smoothly and evenly, preventingwrinkling.19. The student applies each layer of gauze so that it overlaps the previouslayer.110. The student applies desired amount with a slight extension beyond the endof the primary layers.111. The student applies the vet wrap tertiary layer by applying distally to theend of the area and then proximally to cover the entire area.212. The student applies the vet wrap at a slight 45-degree angle. 113. The student applies the vet wrap smoothly and evenly, preventingwrinkling.114. The student applies each layer of vet wrap so that it overlaps the previouslayer.115. The student applies to desired amount with the edges of the bandagesextending slightly beyond the secondary layer.116. The student applies 1” or 2” adhesive tape to the proximal end and thedistal end of the bandage edges; half of the tape layer is attached to the 2bandage and half of the tape layer is attached to the hair.17. The student places a small amount of tape along the last edge of the vetwrap at the end of the bandage opening.218. The student checks the patient’s toes for swelling and temperature. 2TOTAL POINTS 25_________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 46

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumBandage RemovalParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.Criteria1. The student works from the proximal end to the distal endof the bandage.2. The student places the long, blunt blade of the bandagescissors against the skin and slightly under the bandageedge.3. The student keeps the blade flat against the skin and at thetip raised slightly upward in contact with bandage.4. The student places superficial bandage layers between scissorblades.5. The student begins cutting proximally; peeling the bandagelayers away from patient using a firm motion.6. The student unpeels or cuts layers moving toward thedistal portion of the bandage.PointsPossible7. The student gently removes each layer of bandage. 38. The student notifies the veterinarian when bandage hasbeen removed.9. The student cleans up work area. 23333332PointsEarnedTOTAL POINTS 25______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 47

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumFilling a SyringeParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.Criteria1. The student determines the drug or vaccine and amount tobe placed in the syringe.2. The student selects the proper-sized syringe, needle lengthand gauge.PointsPossible3. The student prepares a cotton ball saturated with alcohol. 24. The student places the cotton ball on the top of the vial andwipes the rubber stopper area.5. The student places the vial upside down in one hand withthe fingers curling around the vial securely.6. The student uncaps the needle and inserts the needle intothe rubber top of the vial.7. The student withdraws the proper volume. 424222PointsEarned8. The student removes the needle from the vial. 29. The student gently taps or snaps the edge of the syringe toremove an air bubbles, or slightly expel the air by pushingthe end of the plunger.10. The student places needle and syringe in the sharps container.TOTAL POINTS 2523______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 48

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumFecal Flotation with FecalyzerParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.Criteria1. The student selected about ¼ teaspoon of feces and placedit into a fecalyzer.2. The student added enough flotation solution to fill the fecalyzerabout half full.3. The student mixed the feces into solution until no largefecal particles remain.PointsPossible333PointsEarned4. The student places insert into fecalyzer. 35. The student filled the vial with more solution until therewas a visible meniscus at the top.36. The student placed a cover slip on top of the fecalyzer. 37. The student allowed the vial to sit undisturbed for 10-15minutes.38. The student carefully removed the cover slip withouttilting it and placed it on a microscope slide.4TOTAL POINTS 25______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 49

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumPrepare a Gram-Stained SlideParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossiblePointsEarned1. The student selected a sample. 22. The student mixed the sample on a microscope slide with a drop of wateror saline.23. The student allowed the slide to air dry. 24. The student heat fixed the slide by passing it through a flame 2-3 times,specimen side up.35. The student held the slide over the sink or placed it on a rack over thesink, flooded the smear with crystal violet, and let stand for one minute.26. The student rinsed the smear briefly with water. 17. The student held the slide over the sink and flooded the smear withGram’s iodine solution and let stand for one minute.28. The student rinsed the smear briefly with water. 19. The student washed the smear with decolorizer until no more purplecolor washed off (5-10 seconds).210. The student held the slide over the sink and flooded the smear withsafranin and let stand for one minute.211. The student rinsed the smear briefly with water. 112. The student allowed the slide to air dry or gently blotted it dry betweenpaper towels.213. The student mounted the slide on the microscope and focused on thesmear using the oil immersion lens.3TOTAL POINTS 25______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 50

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumUse of a MicroscopeParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.Criteria1. The student removes the plastic cover from the microscope;the arm of the microscope should face the user.2. The student plugs in the microscope and turns on the powersource including the light.3. The student places a slide on the stage of the microscope,securing it in place.PointsPossible4. The student places the projection lens on a low power. 25. The student uses the adjustment knob to lower theobjective power while looking through the eyepiece.6. The student looks at the stage through the eyepiece whilefocusing the slide; adjusts the focus accordingly; raises theobjective arm away from the slide when complete.7. The student applies a drop of immersion oil into the centerof the slide specimen if using the oil immersion objectivelens.8. Lower the immersion objective slowly into the immersionoil.9. The student slowly adjusts the focus knob while looking inthe eyepiece.10. When complete, the student raises the objective arm awayfrom the slide.11. The student removes the slide from the microscope stage. 212. The student uses a Kimwipe or lens paper piece to gentlycleanse the objective.TOTAL POINTS 252222322222PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 51

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumOpen a Gown and GlovesParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossiblePointsEarned1. The student selected the appropriate gown size. 32. The student selected the appropriate glove size. 33. The area where the gown and gloves were placed was dryand level.4. The gown is opened without contamination and the flapsare opened in the correct order.5. The student checked the chemical indicator to ensuresterility.6. The gloves are opened without contamination. 47. The student tied or assisted with tying the surgery gownaseptically.TOTAL POINTS 253444______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 52

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumOpening a Surgery PackParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.Criteria1. The student placed the surgery pack on a clean, drysurface.PointsPossible2. The student removed or tore the tape securing the package. 22PointsEarned3. The student opened the first flap away from them. 44. The student opens the side flaps without reaching acrossopen pack.45. The student opens the flap towards them. 46. The student opened the pack without contamination. 57. If internal wrap is present, student does not contaminate. 28. The student stepped away so the surgeon or scrub nursecould complete the opening of the pack.5TOTAL POINTS 25______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 53

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumPrepare a Surgical Pack for SterilizationParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.Criteria1. The student gathered the appropriate instruments andinstrument pan if applicable.2. The student gathered the appropriate linen supplies ifapplicable.3. The student selected the appropriate packaging materialand chemical indicator.4. The student assembled the pack correctly by following theinstructions on the checklist or recipe.5. The student appropriately selected and placed the chemicalindicator.6. The student appropriately selected and utilized packagingmaterial.PointsPossibleTOTAL POINTS 25444544PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 54

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumSurgical PreparationParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student applied antiseptic scrub to the site. 42. The student prepped the site with a clean surgical spongebeginning at the incision site and worked toward the edges.43. The student discarded the sponge once it reached the edgeof the clipped area.44. The student did not bring the sponge back to the incisionsite once it was moved away from the incision site.45. The student wiped the site with a rinse solution using aclean surgical sponge following the same pattern as when 4scrubbing with the antiseptic.PointsEarned6. The student repeated the scrub and rinse a minimum of 3times or until the final rinse sponge was clean.5TOTAL POINTS 25______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 55

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumPrescription FillingParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossiblePointsEarned1. The student reads and interprets prescription. 52. The student selects the correct drug and concentration. 43. The student places the pill counting tray on the pharmacycounter with the channel to the left and the open plate infront of him/her.4. The student pours the medication tablets or capsules ontothe tray plate.5. The student opens the channel cover. 16. The student uses a spatula or tongue depressor to pushgroups of tablets or capsules into the channel.17. The student tilts the tray to return the unused medicine intothe stock bottle.18. When the student has counted the desired amount ofmedication, he/she closes the channel cover and lift tray to 5place the channel spout into the medicine vial or container.9. The student places the closed vial on the counter. 110. The student appropriately fills out label with prescriptioninformation.TOTAL POINTS 25115________________________________________________________________Veterinary Science Career Development Event 56

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumRemoval of SuturesParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossible1. The student clearly visualized and inspected the incisionsite.52. If there were problems with the incision site, the studentinformed the veterinarian.53. If there were no problems with the incision, the studentremoved the sutures.54. The student used the correct tool to remove the sutures. 55. The student did not cause unnecessary harm or discomfortto the patient.TOTAL POINTS 255PointsEarned______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 57

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceClinical Procedures PracticumCollect a Sample for Dermatophyte Culture andInoculate Dermatophyte Culture MediaParticipant Name: ____________________ State: ____________________Participant must talk through practicum steps with judge.CriteriaPointsPossiblePointsEarned1. The student identified a suspected dermatophyte lesion. 42. The student cleansed the area with 70% alcohol on a cottonball.43. The student obtained a small scraping of superficial debrisand hair from the margin of the lesion using a sterilescalpel blade and forceps, or plucked a sample of hair from5the margin of the lesion using hemostats.4. The student inoculated the culture media by placing thesample slightly below the surface of the media.45. The student left the lid to the tube slightly open. 46. The student allowed the culture to incubate at roomtemperature.TOTAL POINTS 254______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 58

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Veterinary ScienceTeam Activity Rubric600 pointsNon-verbal – 100 pointsIndicatorsA. Attention(eye contact)B. MannerismsVery strong evidence skill is present5-4Eye contact constantly used as aneffective connection.Constantly looks at the entireaudience (90-100% of thetime).Does not have distracting mannerismsthat affect effectiveness.C. Gestures Gestures are purposeful andeffective.Hand motions are expressive,and used to emphasize talkingpoints.Great posture (confident) withpositive body language.Oral – 200 pointsA. SpeakingwithouthesitationSpeaks very articulately withouthesitation.Never has the need for unnecessarypauses or hesitationwhen speaking.B. Tone Appropriate tone is consistent.Speaks at the right pace to beclear.Pronunciation of words is veryclear and intent is apparent.C. All teammembersparticipatedContent – 300 pointsA. RoleaccuracyB. VeterinaryprocessresearchC. Q&A:Demonstratesknowledgeof topicAll team members took an activerole in the presentation.Fully accurate in defining roles ofthe veterinary team.Demonstrates researched knowledgeof the veterinary process.Answer shows thorough knowledgeof the subject of the speech.Supports answer with strongevidence.Moderate evidence skill is present3-2Eye contact is mostly effective andconsistent.Mostly looks around the audience(60-80% of the time).Sometimes has distracting mannerismsthat pull from the presentation.Usually uses purposeful gestures.Hands are sometimes used toexpress or emphasize.Occasionally slumps; sometimesnegative body language.Speaks articulately, but sometimeshesitates.Occasionally has the need for along pause or moderate hesitationwhen speaking.Appropriate tone is usually consistent.Speaks at the right pace most ofthe time, but shows somenervousness.Pronunciation of words isusually clear, sometimes vague.Three team members took an activerole in the presentation.Somewhat accurate in defining rolesof the veterinary team.Demonstrates somewhat researchedknowledge of the veterinary process.Answer shows some knowledge of thesubject.Some evidence, but lacking instrength.Strong evidence skill is not present PointsTotalWeight1-0Earned ScoreEye contact does not always allowconnection with the speaker.Occasionally looks at someoneX 10or some groups (less than 50%of the time).Has mannerisms that pull from theeffectiveness of the presentation. X 5Occasionally gestures are usedeffectively.Hands are not used to emphasizetalking points; handmotions are sometimesdistracting.Lacks positive body language;slumps.X 5Speaks articulately, but frequentlyhesitates.Frequently hesitates or hasX 10long, awkward pauses whilespeaking.Has difficulty using an appropriatetone.Pace is too fast; nervous.X 10Pronunciation of words isdifficult to understand;unclear.Two or less team members took anactive role in the presentation. X 20Inaccurately defines the roles of theveterinary team.X 20Does not demonstrate researchedknowledge of the veterinaryprocess.X 20Answer shows little knowledge ofthe subject.Evidence is lacking tosupport the answer. X 10D. Q&A:SpeakingunrehearsedSpeaks unrehearsed with comfortand ease.Is able to speak quickly withorganized thoughts and conciseanswers.Speaks unrehearsed mostly withcomfort and ease, but sometimesseems nervous or unsure.Is able to speak effectively, hasto stop and think, and sometimesgets off focus.Shows nervousness or seemsunprepared when speakingunrehearsed.Seems to ramble or speaksbefore thinking.X 10TOTAL______________________________________Judge’s Signature__________________________DateVeterinary Science Career Development Event 59

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Appendix A: AFNR Career Cluster Content StandardsPerformance Measurement LevelsEvent Activities AddressingMeasurementsCS.02.03. Performance Indicator: Professional Growth: Develop awarenessand apply skills necessary for achieving career success.CS.02.03.01.a. Explore various Scenario Questions; Teamcareer interests/options.ActivityCS.02.03.03.a. Identify the skills Scenario Questions; Teamrequired for various careers. ActivityCS.02.04. Performance Indicator: Mental Growth: Demonstrate the effectiveapplication of reasoning, thinking, and coping skills.CS.02.04.01.c. Demonstrate criticaland creative thinking skillswhile completing a task.Team ActivityCS.03.01. Performance Indicator: Communication: Demonstrate oral, writtenand verbal skills.CS.03.01.03.c. Make effectivebusiness presentations.Team ActivityCS.06.02. Performance Indicator: Develop a plan to maintain and improvehealth, safety and environmental compliance and performance.CS.06.02.01.a. Use propersafety practices/personalprotective equipment.Handling and RestrainingPracticum; Clinical ProcedurePracticumCS.07.01. Performance Indicator: Apply safety/health practices to AFNRworksites.CS.07.01.01.b. Use appropriatepersonal protective equipment fora given task.CS.07.04. Performance Indicator: Assess workplace safety.CS.07.04.01.a. Research applicableregulatory and safety standards(e.g., MSDS, bioterrorism).Handling and RestrainingPracticum; Clinical ProcedurePracticumWritten ExamCS.07.04.02.a. Handlechemicals and equipment ina safe and appropriatemanner.Clinical Procedure PracticumCS.08.01. Performance Indicator: Evaluate and select the appropriate tool toperform a given task.CS.08.01.01.c.Use tools andequipment appropriately to completea specific task.Identification; Handling andRestraining Practicum; ClinicalProcedures PracticumRelated AcademicStandardsLanguage Arts: 12Social Studies: 4aMath: 6CScience: A4Language Arts: 4and 8Language Arts: 4,5 and 12Science: F1, F4and F5Social Studies: 9dScience: F1 and F5Science: F5Veterinary Science Career Development Event 60

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13ABS.02.03. Performance Indicator: Apply appropriate management skillsto organize a business.ABS.02.03.02.a. Identify appropriatelocal, state, federal, internationaland industry regulations forAFNR businesses.ABS.02.04.03.a. Explain themeaning and importance ofemployee relations, includingcommunication.Written Exam; ScenarioQuestionsScenario Questions; TeamActivityAS.02.01. Performance Indicator: Classify animals according to hierarchicaltaxonomy and agricultural use.AS.02.01.02.a. Identify major animalspecies by common and scientificnames.IdentificationAS.02.02.06.c. Explain the impactof animal body systems on performance,health, growth and reproduction.Written Exam; ScenarioQuestionsAS.02.02. Performance Indicator: Apply principles of comparative anatomyand physiology to uses within various animal systems.AS.02.02.01.c. Explain howthe components and systems ofanimal anatomy and physiologyrelate to the production and use ofanimals.AS.02.02.02.c. Describe themolecular makeup of animal cellsand its importance in animal productionand management.AS.02.02.03.a. Describethe basic functions of animal cellsin growth and reproduction.AS.02.02.04.b. Explain the relationshipof animal tissues togrowth, performance and health.AS.02.02.05.c. Relate the importanceof animal organs to thehealth, growth and reproduction ofanimals.AS.02.02.06.c. Explain the impactof animal body systems on performance,health, growth andreproduction.Written ExamWritten ExamWritten ExamWritten ExamWritten ExamWritten ExamLanguage Arts: 12Social Studies: 7fScience: C3Science: C1, C5and F2Veterinary Science Career Development Event 61

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13AS.02.03. Performance Indicator: Select animals for specific purposes andmaximum performance based on anatomy and physiology.AS.02.03.01.a. Identify ways ananimal’s health can be affected byanatomical and physiological disorders.Written Exam; ScenarioQuestionsAS.03.01. Performance Indicator: Prescribe and implement a preventionand treatment program for animal diseases, parasites and other disorders.AS.03.01.01.b. Perform simplehealth-check evaluations on animalscum;Team ActivityClinical Procedures Practi-AS.03.01.02.a. Identify commondiseases, parasites and physiologicaldisorders that affect animals. IdentificationAS.03.01.03.a. Explaincharacteristics of causative agentsand vectors of diseases and disordersin animals.AS.03.01.04.b. Prepare animals,facilities and equipment for surgicaland nonsurgical veterinarytreatments and procedures.Written Exam; ScenarioQuestionsClinical Procedures PracticumAS.05.01. Performance Indicator: Evaluate the male and female reproductivesystems in selecting animals.AS.05.01.01.a. Explain the maleand female reproductive organs ofthe major animal species.Written Exam; ScenarioQuestionsAS.05.03. Performance Indicator: Apply scientific principles in the selectionand breeding of animals.AS.05.03.01.a. Explain geneticinheritance in agricultural animals.QuestionsWritten Exam; ScenarioAS.05.03.02.a. Define natural and Written Exam; Scenarioartificial breeding methods. QuestionsAS.06.01. Performance Indicator: Demonstrate safe animal handling andmanagement techniques.AS.06.01.01.c. Interpret animalbehaviors and execute protocolsfor safe handling of animals.AS.06.01.02.a. Explain the implicationsof animal welfare and animalrights for animal agriculture.Handling and RestrainingPracticumScenario QuestionsScience: C5Science: C4, F1and F5Science: C1 andC3Math: 6CScience: A4, C2and E2Science: C6Veterinary Science Career Development Event 62

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13AS.06.02. Performance Indicator: Implement procedures to ensure thatanimal products are safe.AS.06.02.01.a. Identify animalproduction practices that couldpose health risks or are consideredto poserisks by some.Scenario QuestionsAS.07.01. Performance Indicator: Design animal housing, equipment andhandling facilities for the major systems of animal production.AS.07.01.02.a. Identify equipmentand handling facilities used inmodern animal production. IdentificationAS.07.02. Performance Indicator: Comply with government regulationsand safety standards for facilities used in animal production.AS.07.02.01.a. List the generalstandards (e.g., environmental,zoning, construction) that must bemet in facilities for animalproduction.Written Exam; ScenarioQuestionsAS.08.02. Performance Indicator: Evaluate the effects of environmentalconditions on animals.AS.08.02.01.b. Describethe effects of environmental conditionson animal populations andperformance.Written Exam; ScenarioQuestionsScience: F1 and F5Science: C6 andF6Science: F5Science: C6 andF4Veterinary Science Career Development Event 63

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Appendix B: Related Academic StandardsNational academic standards for mathematics, science, English language arts and social studiesrelated to this event are reported below. The statements are based on information in reports ofthe respective associations/organizations in the academic areas. Some adjustment of numberingwas done to facilitate the process of alignment with the standards that have been developed inthe pathways of the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster.The approach was to determine the presence of alignment between the content standards,expectations or thematic strands of the four academic areas and the performance indicators ofthe AFNR Standards. Supporting statements have been included to clarify content of therespective content standards, expectations or thematic strands. The statements were initiallydeveloped independently by the respective organizations and, therefore, are not parallel inwording and presentation. Occasionally minor editing was done to adjust the background orstem of a statement but not the statement itself.Mathematics6. Standard and Expectations: Problem Solving6C. Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems.ScienceA. Content Standard: Science as an InquiryA4. Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence.C. Content Standard: Life ScienceC1. The cellC2. Molecular basis of heredityC3. Biological evolutionC4. Interdependence of organismsC5. Matter, energy and organization in living systemsC6. Behavior of organismsE. Content Standard: Science and TechnologyE2. Understanding about science and technologyF. Content Standard: Science in Personal and Social PerspectivesF1. Personal and community healthF4. Environmental qualityF5. Natural and human-induced hazardsF6. Science and technology in local, national and global challengesEnglish Language Arts4. Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary)to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.5. Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing processelements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.8. Students use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases,computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicateknowledge.12. Students use spoken, written and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., forlearning, enjoyment, persuasion and the exchange of information).Veterinary Science Career Development Event 64

Veterinary Science Career Development Event Last updated: 4/15/13Social Studies4. Thematic Strand: Individual Development and Identity4a. articulate personal connections to time, place and social/cultural systems;7. Thematic Strand: Production, Distribution and Consumption7f. compare how values and beliefs influence economic decisions in different societies;9. Thematic Strand: Global Connections9d. analyze the causes, consequences and possible solutions to persistent, contemporaryand emerging global issues, such as health, security, resource allocation, economic developmentand environmental quality;Veterinary Science Career Development Event 65