NAVLE Chapter 1 study Guide

Academy - Answer-has its own bylaws, leaders, application committee, testing committee, and credentialing committee Society - Answer-is created by individuals with a common interest in a veterinary technician discipline; there are bylaws, dues, relationships built with allied groups, and leadership opportunities Prognosis - Answer-refers to the likely outcome of a patient's disease or condition North American Veterinary Licensing Examination - Answer-(NAVLE) Jurisprudence - Answer-refers to the laws and regulations in a particular area (in addition to the NAVLE) Veterinary Technician - Answer-(2 year) graduate of an AVMA-credited program of veterinary technology Veterinary Technologist - Answer-a person who has graduated from a 4 year AVMA accredited program Veterinary Technician Specialist - Answer-credentialed technician who meets requirements established by an academy Veterinarian - Answer-is a doctor of veterinary medicine; graduated from a 4-year AVMA-accredited program receiving a DVM degree Veterinary Assistant - Answer-A person with the training of a clinical aide, less than that required of a veterinary technician. Veterinary Technology - Answer-The science and art of providing professional support to veterinarians. Veterinary Team - Answer-a combination of doctors, paraprofessionals, and support staff Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Answer-all technicians who maintain their certification, registration, or license after passing the VTNE Certification - Answer-A process in which a person, an institution, or a program is evaluated and recognized as meeting certain predetermined standards to provide safe and ethical care. Registration and Licensure - Answer-are usually maintained by the state government, veterinary state board, or veterinary technician association and may be mandatory Veterinary Practice Act - Answer-only the veterinarian can legally diagnose diseases, prescribe therapy, perform surgery, and issue a prognosis (predicted medical outcome) Technicians who maintain their certification, registration, or license after passing the VTNE are referred to as? - Answer-Credentialed Veterinary Technician Which member of the Veterinary team is primarily responsible for regulatory compliance? - Answer-Hospital administrator What exam is taken by graduates of accredited veterinary technology programs? - Answer-Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) Who would be considered a member of the support staff team? - Answer- Receptionist