Legal Aspects of Veterinary Practice
According to the AVMA, a veterinary technologist has Bachelor in Applied Science (BAS) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
earned an
According to the National Association of Veterinary a NAVTA approved veterinary assistant program and passed the Approved
Technicians in America (NAVTA), an Approved Veterinary Assistant Examination.
Veterinary Assistant (AVA) is an individual who has
graduated from
Government Agencies enforcing the Controlled Substances Act(this link opens in a new window/tab).
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) does what The Controlled Substances Act is a federal law that controls the manufacture,
purchase, and distribution of certain medications.
The Controlled Substances Act requirements can be -Veterinarians must obtain a license to purchase, use, or dispense controlled
summarized as follows (5 parts): substances.
-Controlled substances must be kept in a double-locked area.
-Detailed written records must be kept of any use of a controlled substance.
-Written records must be kept for five years.
-Inventory must be taken every two years.
What three government Agencies are in vet hospitals -Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
-US department of labor
-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
What does OSHA do -Display job safety and health protection posters.
-Record occupational injuries and illnesses.
-Provide written plans for job safety and health.
-Train employees in proper procedures.
-Provide personal protective equipment for employees.
All forms of X-ray machines are required to be _____, _____, registered, calibrated and inspected.
and _______
State laws usually require the veterinary practice to Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
obtain a permit from the ______ _______
What is the FDA Food and Drug administration
What is the FDA concerned with regulations that ensure safe and effective food, drugs, and medical devices.
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According to the AVMA, a veterinary technologist has Bachelor in Applied Science (BAS) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
earned an
According to the National Association of Veterinary a NAVTA approved veterinary assistant program and passed the Approved
Technicians in America (NAVTA), an Approved Veterinary Assistant Examination.
Veterinary Assistant (AVA) is an individual who has
graduated from
Government Agencies enforcing the Controlled Substances Act(this link opens in a new window/tab).
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) does what The Controlled Substances Act is a federal law that controls the manufacture,
purchase, and distribution of certain medications.
The Controlled Substances Act requirements can be -Veterinarians must obtain a license to purchase, use, or dispense controlled
summarized as follows (5 parts): substances.
-Controlled substances must be kept in a double-locked area.
-Detailed written records must be kept of any use of a controlled substance.
-Written records must be kept for five years.
-Inventory must be taken every two years.
What three government Agencies are in vet hospitals -Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
-US department of labor
-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
What does OSHA do -Display job safety and health protection posters.
-Record occupational injuries and illnesses.
-Provide written plans for job safety and health.
-Train employees in proper procedures.
-Provide personal protective equipment for employees.
All forms of X-ray machines are required to be _____, _____, registered, calibrated and inspected.
and _______
State laws usually require the veterinary practice to Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
obtain a permit from the ______ _______
What is the FDA Food and Drug administration
What is the FDA concerned with regulations that ensure safe and effective food, drugs, and medical devices.
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