![]() Clinical facilities are not administratively associated with the degree granting institution (Standard 10e). Students are evaluated by Program personnel who are employed by, or have a contract with, the institution. Distance education model is defined as the primary learning process where the student and instructor are not required to be in the same physical location and utilizes synchronous or asynchronous telecommunication or other electronic technologies.On-campus education model is defined as primary learning physically supervised by Program personnel who are employed by, or have a contract with, the institution, whether at on-campus and/or off-site clinical facilities not administratively associated with the degree granting institution.On-campus, distance, and distributive education models may utilize off-campus facilities where both types of learning activities, primary learning and practical experiences, occur.Practical experience sites are off-campus facilities where students hone the essential skills that have been successfully completed and evaluated. Practical experience, outlined in Standard 10d, is defined as the period of time after primary learning when students hone essential skills in a clinical setting.Specific areas include, but not limited to: The program is responsible for ensuring safety measures are addressed at primary learning facilities to meet the Standards. This may occur at the campus or at facilities not administratively associated with the degree granting institution. Primary learning sites are facilities used for the teaching and evaluation of students for essential skills completion. Primary learning is defined as the period of time up to and including the time an essential skill is successfully completed and evaluated.May: Indicates freedom or liberty to follow a suggested alternative.Compliance is expected unless there are extraordinary and justifiable circumstances that preclude full compliance. Should: Indicates the recommended and highly desirable manner in which to attain the Standard.Must, shall: Indicates an imperative need, duty or requirement an essential or indispensable item mandatory.The following definitions shall be used in applying the Standards: It is recognized that the Standards reflect an evolving process and are subject to change. Standards are written to allow flexibility in the design and implementation of a program. ![]() These Standards are intended to assist programs in preparing entry-level veterinary technicians. Programs of veterinary technology are evaluated by the CVTEA on the basis of compliance with the Standards. STANDARDS OF ACCREDITATIONĪll accredited programs must substantially meet the Standards of Accreditation. The following minimum standards have been established by the AVMA CVTEA ® for quality assessment and quality enhancement of accredited veterinary technology programs. Accreditation serves to enhance the profession and to protect the public by identifying goals and assisting institutions in achieving those goals. Accreditation Standards and Guidelines for InterpretationĪccreditation is the voluntary process by which educational institutions are evaluated for quality based on conformity with established standards. Last update to this section: January 2023 VI. American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF).American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR).Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA).AVMA Center for Veterinary Education Accreditation.AVMA Congressional Advocacy Network (CAN).Donate to American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF).
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