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CVTEA Semi-Annual Report
This bulletin serves to report on the accreditation actions and other activities of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA).
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In this Issue
Accreditation Actions
Accreditation Statistics
Changes to the Accreditation Policies and Procedures Manual of the CVTEA
Annual Joint Meeting of Stakeholders
Spring 2012 Annual and Biennial Reports
Q&A Regarding Recording Keeping and Substantive Changes
CVTEA Opportunities
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American Veterinary Medical Association
1931 N Meacham Rd.,
Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173
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At its November 3 - 6, 2011 meeting, the CVTEA made the following accreditation decisions after reviewing reports of evaluation of site visits:
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Congratulation to the following veterinary technology programs achieving Provisional Accreditation:
- Brown Mackie College; Albuquerque, NM effective October 14, 2011
- Brown Mackie College; Fort Wayne, IN effective October 7, 2011
- Brown Mackie College; Kansas City, KS effective September 2, 2011
- Globe University; Madison East, WI effective August 5, 2011
- Globe University; Wausau, WI effective August 12, 2011
- Miami-Jacobs Career College; Troy, OH effective May 13, 2011
- Minnesota School of Business; Lakeville, MN effective June 10, 2011
- Pima Medical Institute; Tucson, AZ effective September 2, 2011
One program that applied for initial accreditation had initial accreditation withheld.
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The following veterinary technology programs were granted continued full accreditation following review of reports of evaluation of accreditation site visits:
- Portland Community College; Portland, OR
- The College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
- Colorado Mountain College; Glenwood Springs, CO
- Essex Campus of the Community College of Baltimore County; Baltimore, MD
- Kirkwood Community College; Cedar Rapids, IA
- Lehigh Carbon & Northampton Community Colleges; Bethlehem; PA
- Lone Star College; Tomball, TX
- San Juan College Distance Education Program; Farmington, NM
- Stautzenberger College; Brecksville, OH
- Stautzenberger College; Maumee, OH
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The following veterinary technology programs were elevated to full accreditation following review of reports of evaluation of accreditation site visits:
- Carrington College California; Stockton, CA
- Carrington College California; San Jose, CA
- Minnesota School of Business; Blaine, MN
- Vet Tech Institute at Bradford School; Columbus, OH
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The following veterinary technology programs were placed on probationary accreditation following review of the accreditation site visit report of evaluation:
- Asheville-Buncombe (AB) Technical Community College; Asheville, NC
- Northwestern Connecticut Community College; Winsted, CT
- Pierce College Fort Steilacoom; Lakewood, WA
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 OTHER ACCREDITATION ACTIONS
Following review of annual, biennial, and interim reports, as well as other requests, CVTEA accreditation actions are as follows: (This list includes ONLY those programs reviewed at the November 3 - 6, 2011 CVTEA meeting.)
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Continued Full Accreditation
- Alfred State College; Alfred, NY
- Argosy University-Twin Cities; Eagan, MN
- Baker College of Cadillac; Cadillac, MI
- Baker College of Muskegon; Muskegon, MI
- Bangor, University of Maine; Bangor, ME
- Becker College; Leicester, MA
- Broadview University; West Jordan, UT
- Carrington College California; Pleasant Hill, CA
- Carrington College California; Sacramento, CA
- Carrington College California; San Leandro, CA
- Central New Mexico Community College; Albuquerque, NM
- College of Southern Idaho; Twin Falls, ID
- Columbia State Community College; Columbia, TN
- Cuyahoga Community College; Parma, OH
- Delgado Community College; New Orleans, LA
- Des Moines Area Community College; Des Moines, IA
- Duluth Business University; Duluth, MN
- Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley, GA
- Harcum College; Bryn Mawr, PA
- Jefferson College; Hillsborough, MO
- Johnson College; Scranton, PA
- Kaplan College; Phoenix, AZ
- Kent State University; Tuscarawas, OH
- Lincoln Memorial University; Harrogate, TN
- Los Angeles Pierce College; Woodland Hills, CA
- Medaille College; Buffalo, NY
- Minnesota School of Business; Plymouth, MN
- Morehead State University; Morehead, KY
- Mount San Antonio College; Walnut, CA
- North Dakota State University; Fargo, ND
- Northern Virginia Community College-Online; Sterling, VA
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana; Natchitoches, LA
- Parkland College; Champaign, IL
- Pierpont Community & Technical College; Fairmont, WV
- Pima Community College; Tucson, AZ
- Pima Medical Institute; Las Vegas, NV
- Pima Medical Institute; Seattle, WA
- Ridgetown College University of Guelph; Ontario, Canada
- Ridgewater College; Willlmar, MN
- Rochester Community & Technical College; Rochester, MN
- Sanford Brown Institute; Pittsburgh, PA
- Suffolk Community College; Brentwood, NY
- Tri-County Technical College; Pendleton, SC
- Truckee Meadows Community College; Reno, NV
- Vet Tech Institute at Fox College; Tinley Park, IL
- Vet Tech Institute; Pittsburgh, PA
- Wayne County Community College District; Detroit, MI
- Wilson College; Chambersburg, PA
- Yakima Valley Community College; Yakima, WA
- Yuba College; Marysville, CA
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Continued Provisional Accreditation
- Anthem College; Phoenix, AZ
- Arkansas State University; Beebe, AR
- Bellingham Technical College; Bellingham, WA
- Bergen Community College; Paramus, NJ
- Broadview University; Layton, UT
- Broadview University; Orem, UT
- Brown Mackie College; Akron, OH
- Brown Mackie College; Boise, ID
- Brown Mackie College; Cincinnati, OH
- Brown Mackie College; Louisville, KY
- Brown Mackie College; Michigan City, IN
- Brown Mackie College; North Canton, OH
- Brown Mackie College; Salina, KS
- Brown Mackie College; South Bend, IN
- Carver Career Center and the Bridgemont Community and Technical College; Charleston, WV
- Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology; Colorado Springs, CO
- Globe University; Eau Claire, WI
- Globe University; La Crosse, WI
- Globe University; Middleton, WI
- Harrison College; Indianapolis, IN
- Hillsborough Community College; Plant City, FL
- Jefferson State Community College; Birmingham, AL
- Minnesota School of Business; Elk River, MN
- Minnesota School of Business; Rochester, MN
- Minnesota School of Business; St. Cloud, MN
- Muscatine Community College; Muscatine, IA
- Northshore Technical College; Greensburg, LA
- Pima Medical Institute; Chula Vista, CA
- Pima Medical Institute; Colorado Springs, CO
- Pima Medical Institute; Mesa, AZ
- Sanford Brown College; Fenton, MO
- Sanford Brown College; St. Peters, MO
- Sanford Brown Institute; Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Sanford Brown Institute; Jacksonville, FL
- Vet Tech Institute at Hickey College; St. Louis, MO
- Vet Tech Institute; Houston, TX
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Placed on Terminal Accreditation
- Midland College; Midland, TX
- Moraine Park Technical College Distance Education Program; Fond du Lac, WI
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Continued Terminal Accreditation
- Quinnipiac University; Hamden, CT
Accreditation was withdrawn from Hartnell College, Salinas, CA effective November 6, 2011 due to voluntary closure of the programs.
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There are 191 AVMA CVTEA-accredited programs in veterinary technology including 9 distance learning programs. Twenty-one programs offer baccalaureate degrees (ten offer bachelor degrees only and eleven offer both associate and bachelor degrees). There are 126 programs assigned full accreditation, 57 assigned provisional accreditation, 3 assigned probationary accreditation, and 3 on terminal accreditation. A total of 49 site visits are scheduled in 2012; of that amount, 21 are from new programs.
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Following review of survey feedback, no changes were made to Standards I, II, and III by the Committee. Thank you to everyone who participated in the voluntary survey.
The following Standards and sections of the P&P are scheduled for review at the CVTEA spring 2012 meeting:
- Standard IV (Physical Facilities and Equipment)
- Standard V (Resources for Clinical Instruction)
- Standard VI (Library and Informational Resources)
- Appendix I – The following sections only:
- Section 1(Office and Hospital Procedures, Client Relations, and Communication)
- Section 4 (Anesthesia)
- Section 7 (Imaging)
- Appendix H – Species section only
A voluntary survey to provide comments to the above sections will be sent out in the summer 2012. Comments and feedback regarding any Standard, policy or procedure are welcomed at any time by emailing AVMA staff at jhorvath@avma.org
The Committee approved a change to Appendix A – Statement on Safety, item e – Emergency Preparedness as follows:
Emergency Preparedness – A plan must should be in place to address safety issues in the event of any natural or other disaster
The format of the Report of Evaluation (ROE) has been modified from a less subjective narrative format to a more descriptive check list style. The new ROE format will launch beginning with site visits in 2012.
The next update to the CVTEA Accreditation Policies and Procedures Manual will be released in late January 2012. A detailed description of the changes made will be sent to each AVMA CVTEA accredited program and posted on the AVMA CVTEA Accreditation website at www.avma.org. Changes to the P&P are primarily grammatical with no major changes in the Standards of Accreditation or policies and procedures.
Topics that the CVTEA are currently working on include the following:
- Developing definitions of the different types of program modalities such as "traditional on-campus", "distance education" and "hybrid". With the growing demand for distance education, the Committee is considering implementing a policy that current programs that want to offer a distance education program in addition to a traditional campus program must accredit the program as a new program.
- Considering the requirement of an abrupt absence contingency policy so that programs are prepared for a leadership transition in the event of an unforeseen event.
- Considering alternatives to the site visit agenda timeframe.
- Researching the costs and benefits of an online accreditation management system. This system would be designed to reduce paper and enhance record-keeping of reports, survey information, and correspondence between programs and the CVTEA.
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The CVTEA was pleased to have guests from the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE), the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), the Canadian Association of Animal Health Technologists and Technicians (CAAHTT), and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). The purpose of the meeting is to bring together stakeholders interested in improving the veterinary technology profession and to provide an opportunity to discuss areas of mutual concern and develop ideas for mutual benefit.
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Q: What documents, and for how long, do I need to keep student records for accreditation purposes?
A: Programs must keep student records of completion of required skills for the time period of one full accreditation cycle or follow state or federal requirements if longer. Records may be kept in an electronic format. Other documentation programs should keep are grades and exams that cover didactic portions of the curriculum for a time period of one full accreditation cycle or as required by institutional policy or federal or state requirements.
Q: What changes constitute the filing of a Substantive Change Form (SCF)?
A: Any change that impacts the delivery or the maintenance of the program must be reported within 60 days of implementation. Examples include changes in core program faculty, major changes to facilities or curriculum, and any change in credit or externship hours. A full list of situations that merit the filing of an SCF are included on the SCF form. Some situations do not require the filing of an SCF, these include, but not limited to:
- Changes in general education faculty
- Minor curriculum changes
Programs are encouraged to submit questions to the CVTEA regarding any accreditation issue at any time during the year by emailing AVMA staff at jhorvath@avma.org.
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Programs scheduled to submit an annual or biennial report in spring 2012 are due by March 2, 2012. All reports must be submitted by email only using the appropriate naming convention. This is only for programs with a scheduled report due this spring.
All programs are reminded to use the naming convention for submitting any and all material to the AVMA. If you need your program's naming acronym re-sent to you, email Julie Horvath at jhorvath@avma.org
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The CVTEA will have three openings representing the following categories for the term July 2012 – July 2018:
- Representing At-Large
- Representing Veterinary Technicians, Non-Program Affiliated
- Representing Laboratory Animal Medicine
The AVMA Executive Board will select the new CVTEA members at its April 2012 meeting. Nominations must be submitted to the Office of the Executive Vice President by March 19, 2012. Please also note that all committee nominations should include the nomination form and a 1-2 page resume.
The Committee nomination form is online at http://www.avma.org/about_avma/governance/volunteering/vacancies.asp
Note: Be sure to choose the nomination form under "Committee Nominations"
The protocol for appointment to entities by the Executive Board is online at http://www.avma.org/about_avma/governance/volunteering/committees/eb_protocol_appts.pdf
A CVTEA "job description" is available that outlines the expectations of volunteers by contacting Julie Horvath at jhorvath@avma.org
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April 27 – 29, 2012
November 1 – 4, 2012
The CVTEA meets biannually at the AVMA headquarters in Schaumburg, IL.
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AVMA Annual Convention; August 4 – 7, 2012; San Diego, CA
AVTE Biennial Symposium; July 25 – 27, 2013; Denver, CO
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Dr. Regina Brotherton, representing faculties of colleges of veterinary medicine (2011-2017)
Dr. Jacob Casper, representing regulatory veterinary medicine (2007-2013)
Dr. Mel Chambliss, representing veterinary technician educators (filling unexpired term 2004-2010; 2007-2010; 2010 - 2016) Vice-Chair
Ms. Judy Conley, LVT, representing veterinary technicians—non-program affiliated (2011-2017)
Ms. Debbie Danforth, LVT, representing veterinary technicians-non-program affiliated (2006-2012; extended to 2013*)
Dr. Bruce Kinghorn, representing the public (2008-2014; filling unexpired term 2011-2014)
Dr. Anne Hale, representing At-Large (2006-2012)
Dr. Geoffrey Gardner, representing private small animal practice (2008-2014)
Ms. Peggy Gaynor, representing the public (2008-2013; filling unexpired term 2009-2013; extended to 2015*)
Dr. Glen Jackson, representing Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (2007-2013)
Dr. John Lawrence, representing veterinary state boards (2009-2015)
Ms. Julie Legred, CVT, representing veterinary technicians—non-program affiliated (2005-2011; extended to 2012*)
Ms. C. Lynn Reece, RVT, representing veterinary technicians—non-program affiliated (2006-2012; extended to 2015*)
Ms. Niki Riggleman, LVT, representing veterinary technicians (2008-2014; extended to 2016*)
Dr. James Stepusin, representing industrial veterinary medicine (2010-2016)
Ms. Rachel Valentine, RVT, representing veterinary technicians (2005-2011; extended to 2014*) Chair
Dr. Sarah Wagner, representing clinical veterinary medicine, large animal (2007-2013)
Dr. Craig Wardrip, representing laboratory animal medicine (2006-2012)
Vacant, representing the AVMA Council on Education
* CVTEA recommended and the AVMA Executive Board approved a recommendation to extend the terms of a limited number of CVTEA members to maintain consistency in the level of experience on the CVTEA. This was recommended due to the rapid expansion of veterinary technology programs, combined with an upcoming high rate of turnover on the CVTEA in the next two years as a result of the expansion of the committee six years ago.
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AVMA CVTEA Staff
Dr. Karen Martens Brandt, Assistant Director, Education & Research Division (ext. 6609; kbrandt@avma.org)
Dr. Kenneth A. Clever, Assistant Director, Education & Research Division (ext. 6676; kclever@avma.org)
Ms. Julie Horvath, CVTEA Coordinator, Education & Research Division (ext. 6624; jhorvath@avma.org)
American Veterinary Medical Association
Center for Veterinary Medical Education Accreditation
1931 N. Meacham Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
www.avma.org
800-248-2862
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