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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 Decisions
Other Accreditation Actions
Changes to the CVTEA Accreditation Policies and Procedures Manual
Who's New on CVTEA
CVTEA Roster and Terms
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American Veterinary Medical Association
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At its April 3 - 6, 2008 meeting, the CVTEA made the following accreditation decisions after reviewing reports of evaluation of site visits:
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New Programs at Provisional Accreditation
- Anthem College; Phoenix, AZ effective March 3, 2008
- Baker College of Clinton Township; Clinton Township, MI effective November 7, 2007
- Chattanooga State Technical Community College; Chattanooga, TN effective March 28, 2008
- Minnesota School of Business-Rochester; Rochester, MN effective February 15, 2008
- Rockford Business College; Rockford, IL effective February 1, 2008
- Vet Tech Institute at International Business College; Indianapolis, IN effective February 29, 2008
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Elevated to Full Accreditation
- Johnson College; Scranton, PA
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Reaccredited at Full Accreditation
- Athens Technical College; Athens, GA
- Cuyahoga Community College; Parma, OH
- Delaware Technical and Community College; Georgetown, DE
- Gaston College; Gastonia, NC
- Medaille College; Buffalo, NY
- Morehead State University; Morehead, KY
- Suffolk Community College; Brentwood, NY
- Yuba College; Marysville, CA
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Placed on Probational Status
- Miami-Dade College; Miami, FL
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Following review of 27 annual, 12 biennial, and 19 interim reports, CVTEA accreditation assignments are as follows: (This list includes only those program reviewed at the April 3-6, 2008 CVTEA meeting.)
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Elevated to Full Accreditation
- Western Career College - Citrus Heights, CA
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Continued Full Accreditation
- Argosy University Twin Cities; Eagan, MN
- Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; Asheville, NC
- Bangor, University College of; Bangor, ME
- Brevard Community College; Cocoa, FL
- Cedar Valley College Campus; Lancaster, TX
- Cedar Valley College Distance Learning; Lancaster, TX
- Columbus State Community College; Columbus, OH
- Denver, Community College of; Denver, CO
- Essex Campus of the Community College of Baltimore County; Baltimore, MD
- Foothill College; Los Altos Hills, CA
- Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley, GA
- Hartnell College; Salinas, CA
- Lone Star College-Tomball (Formerly Tomball College); Tomball, TX
- Macomb Community College; Macomb, MI
- McLennan Community College; Waco, TX
- Minnesota School of Business-Plymouth; Plymouth, MN
- Nevada, College of Southern; Las Vegas, NV
- North Dakota State University; Fargo, ND
- North Shore Community College; Danvers, MA
- Northeast Community College; Norfolk, NE
- Northern Virginia Community College Campus; Sterling, VA
- Northern Virginia Community College Online; Sterling, VA
- Puerto Rico, University of; San Juan, PR
- Purdue University Campus; West Lafayette, IN
- Purdue University Distance Learning; West Lafayette, IN
- Ridgetown College, University of Guelph; Ridgetown, Ontario Canada
- St. Petersburg Campus; St. Petersburg, FL
- St. Petersburg Distance; St. Petersburg, FL
- Stautzenberger College-Maumee; Maumee, OH
- Tri-County Technical College; Pendleton, SC
- Vatterott College; Omaha, NE
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Returned to Provisional Accreditation
- Penn Foster College Distance Education; Scottsdale, AZ
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Continued Provisional Accreditation
- Baker College of Jackson; Jackson, MI
- Baker College of Port Huron; Port Huron, MI
- Delgado Community College; New Orleans, LA
- Fox College, The Vet Tech Institute at; Tinley Park, IL
- International Business College, Vet Tech Institute at Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne, IN
- Iowa Western Community College; Council Bluffs, IA
- Jefferson State Community College Distance Learning; Birmingham, AL
- Mesa Community College; Mesa, AZ
- Minnesota School of Business-St. Cloud; St. Cloud, MN
- Moraine Park Technical College Distance; Fond du Lac, WI
- Pima Medical Institute; Las Vegas, NV
- Pima Medical Institute-Seattle; Seattle, WA
- Rochester Community and Technical College; Rochester, MN
- San Juan College Distance Learning; Farmington, NM
- Sanford Brown College; Fenton, MO
- Sanford Brown College; St. Peters, MO
- Stautzenberger College-Strongsville; Strongsville, OH
- SUNY-Ulster County Community College; Stone Ridge, NY
- Western Career College-Pleasant Hill; Pleasant Hill, CA
- Western Career College-Sacramento; Sacramento, CA
- Western Career College-San Jose; San Jose, CA
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Continued Probational Accreditation
- Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny, IA
- Mount San Antonio College; Walnut, CA
- Northern New Jersey Consortium; Paramus, NJ
- Pierpont Community and Technical College; Fairmont, WV
- Vet Tech Institute; Pittsburgh, PA
- Western Career College-Stockton; Stockton, CA
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Continued Terminal Accreditation
- Newberry College; Newberry, SC until December 31, 2008
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 Accreditation Statistics
There are 150 AVMA/CVTEA-accredited programs in veterinary technology including 9 distance learning programs. Sixteen programs offer baccalaureate degrees (eight offer bachelor degrees only and eight offer both associate and bachelor degrees). There are 101 programs assigned full accreditation, 39 assigned provisional accreditation, 9 assigned probational accreditation, and 1 on terminal accreditation.
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Changes to the standards of accreditation must be approved by the AVMA Executive Board. The AVMA Executive Board approved the following changes under Standard 3 Organization and Communications. Deletions are indicated by use of strikeout, additions are indicated by use of underline.
3c. Program relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and the public must be conducted with integrity. Policies and available educational services for veterinary technology students must be clearly defined >and consistent with those provided to all students enrolled in the parent institution.
3d. The CVTEA must be apprised of major changes in administration, organization, association with the parent institution, and major changes in the curriculum, faculty, or stated objectives. All such major changes must be reported to CVTEA within sixty (60) thirty days of implementation with an explanation of and must document how the program will continue to comply with accreditation Standards.
3e. The program must have an advisory committee that meets at least annually to provide counsel regarding equipment, curriculum, demographic trends to the veterinary technology program regarding equipment needs, curriculum, local needs for veterinary technicians, and other matters pertaining to the veterinary technology profession program. In addition, committee members should be program liaisons with other veterinarians and the public about the activities and purposes of the program. Membership must include veterinarians and veterinary technicians with diverse professional interests, and should include veterinary technician students, industry representatives, and public members.
3f. Programs with agreements between Cooperative programs among two or more institutions are recognized encouraged. The institution accredited by CVTEA is declared the parent (home) institution and grants the degree or certificate. When a cooperative program meets the criteria for CVTEA accreditation, the institution granting the degree or certificate will be awarded accreditation status.
3g. Communication and interactions with veterinary technician educator associations, veterinary medical associations, and veterinary technician associations should be maintained. Cooperative efforts and interactions should be maintained between the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE), veterinary medical associations, and veterinary technician associations.
The following changes were made to The Essential and Recommended Skills List (Appendix I). Text italicized denotes hands-on (psychomotor) skills.
- Under item 3, NURSING, Patient Care; Tasks, Husbandry
Changed "Perform therapeutic bathing, basic grooming, and dipping of small animals*" to "Demonstrate understanding of therapeutic bathing, basic grooming, and dipping of small animals*"
Added "Perform microchip scanning and implantation" as a hands-on (psychomotor) skill. The skill is recommended, not required.
- Under item 6. LABORATORY PROCEDURES, Specimen analysis, Identify blood parasites:
The order of "Dirofilaria sp/Dipetalonema sp. - direct, Knotts, filter, antigen kit*" was changed to "Dirofilaria sp/Dipetalonema sp. - antigen kit*, direct*, filter, Knotts" to more clearly define which tests are required and which are recommended: antigen kit and direct are required; filter and Knotts are recommended but not required.
*Indicates required task
Other Changes
In Appendix H, Microchip Scanner was added as a required piece of equipment.
In Section VI, Subsequent Reporting, the Committee added a description of "substantive change" to provide guidance on which changes are necessary to report to the CVTEA in a timely manner.
As reported previously, the Committee identified certain skills that may be completed as group activities. A summary of these tasks is available by contacting the jhorvath@avma.org.
The P&P is also available online by clicking here.
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PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE STANDARDS OF ACCREDITATION AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
Proposed changes to Standard 4 (Physical Facilities and Equipment), Standard 5 (Resources for Clinical Instruction), Standard 6 (Library and Informational Resources), and certain sections of Standard 10 (Curriculum) will be sent electronically to all AVMA-accredited programs with opportunities to comment.
The AVMA Executive Board must approve any changes to the standards of accreditation.
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Strategic Thinking
The AVMA Executive Board granted the CVTEA a strategic planning day to address the future focus of the CVTEA that was conducted on Thursday, April 3, 2008. Suggestions from the meeting include improving current practices to expedite accreditation processes, expanding staff, and potentially designating a separate committee to focus on activities and issues of the veterinary technology profession.
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The CVTEA welcomes four new members on the CVTEA:
Ms. Catherine Fitch
Ms. Catherine Fitch will represent the public. She earned a BA degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC and is a Certified Diversity Trainer by the Florida Bar Association. She currently is Director, Office of Career Development at Stetson University College of Law. She previously served as a public member on the AVMA Council on Education from 1997-2003. Her term will be from 2008 to 2014.
Dr. Geoffrey Gardner
Dr. Geoffrey Gardner will represent Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Small Animal. He earned his DVM from the University of Florida and is owner of the Lakeland Veterinary Hospital in Lakeland, FL. He is currently president of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA) Foundation, chair of the FVMA CVT Career Development Committee, and past president of the FVMA. He is the charter member of the Regal Swan Research Team, an international group devoted to advancing the health and humane care of captive and wild swan populations. His term will be from 2008 to 2014.
Ms. Norika (Niki) Riggleman, LVT
Ms. Norika (Niki) Riggleman, LVT will represent veterinary technicians. She earned her degree from Pierce College in Tacoma, WA and is currently a full-time faculty member and clinical director at the Pima Medical Institute Veterinary Technology Program in Seattle, WA. She is a member of the Washington State Association of Veterinary Technicians (WSAVT), the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA), and the Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (AVTE). Her term will be from 2008 to 2014.
Mr. John Sherman
Mr. John Sherman will represent the public. He is a retired law professor. He is currently serving as a commissioner of the Massachusetts State Racing Commission with regulatory authority of the state's four racetracks. His term will be from 2008 to 2013.
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- Dr. Jacob Casper, representing regulatory veterinary medicine (2007-2013)
- Dr. Mel Chambliss, representing veterinary technician educators (unexpired term 2007-2010)
- Mr. Josh Clark, RVT, representing veterinary technicians (2005-2011)
- Ms. Debbie Danforth, LVT, representing veterinary technicians-non-program affiliated (2006-1012)
- Ms. Vicki Earnest, representing the public (2002-2008)
- Dr. Edward Gordon, representing veterinary state boards (2003-2009)
- Dr. Anne Hale, representing At-Large (2006-2012)
- Dr. Sharon Hurley, Vice-Chair, representing private small animal practice (2002-2008)
- Dr. Glen Jackson, representing Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (2007-2008)
- Ms. Julie Legred, CVT, representing veterinary technicians-non-program affiliated (2005-2011)
- Dr. Helene Pazak, representing faculties of colleges of veterinary medicine (2005-2011)
- Ms. C. Lynn Reece, RVT, representing veterinary technicians-non-program affiliated (2006-2012)
- Ms. Debbie Reed, RVT, Chair, representing veterinary technicians (2002-2008)
- Dr. Tony Rumschlag, representing industrial veterinary medicine (2004-2010)
- Ms. Susann Schneider, Esq., representing the public (2004-2010)
- Ms. Rachel Valentine, RVT, representing veterinary technicians (2005-2011)
- Dr. Sarah Wagner, representing clinical veterinary medicine, large animal (2007-2013)
- Dr. Frank Walker, representing the AVMA Council on Education (2006-2010)
- Dr. Craig Wardrip, representing laboratory animal medicine (2006-2012)
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Fond Farewell
The terms for Ms. Vicki Earnest, RN, Dr. Sharon Hurley, Ms. Debbie Reed, RVT and Ms. Susann Schneider, Esq end July 2008. The AVMA greatly expresses its gratitude for their contributions to the Committee, the AVMA, and the profession.
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Congratulations to Incoming Leadership
Dr. Tony Rumschlag was selected to serve as chair and Ms. Rachel Valentine, RVT as vice-chair of the CVTEA for the July 2008 - 2009 association year.
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FUTURE CVTEA MEETINGS
- November 20 - 23, 2008
- April 24 - 26, 2009
- October 22 - 25, 2009
The CVTEA meets biannually at the AVMA Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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AVMA CVTEA Staff
Dr. Gary Leff, Assistant Director, Education & Research Division
Ms. Julie Horvath, CVTEA Coordinator, Education & Research Division
American Veterinary Medical Association
1931 N Meacham rd., ste. 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173
800-248-2862
www.avma.org
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