Thomas Jefferson

Produce diagnostic thoracic radiographs in a canine (Criteria: Position patient with the beam centered over the area of interest, collimate from the point of the shoulder to the last rib, produce image at peak inspiration.) Not complete

Produce dorsoventral abdominal radiographs in a canine Complete

Produce dorsoventral abdominal radiographs in a feline Not complete

Produce dorsoventral thoracic radiographs in a canine Not complete

Produce dorsoventral thoracic radiographs in a feline Not complete

Produce lateral thoracic radiographs in a canine Not complete

Produce thoracic radiographs in a feline Not complete

Produce ventrodorsal abdominal radiographs in a canine Complete

Produce ventrodorsal abdominal radiographs in a feline Complete

Produce ventrodorsal thoracic radiographs in a canine Not complete

Produce ventrodorsal thoracic radiographs in a feline Complete

IC2

Image Creation Level 2

0 of 37 skills signed off

Administer contrast medium rectally and produce requested radiographic series in canine or feline patient Not complete

Administer oral contrast medium and produce requested radiographic series in canine or feline patient Not complete

Produce appendicular radiographs in a canine Not complete

Produce appendicular radiographs in a feline Not complete

Produce flexed and extended joint radiographic views in canine or feline patient Not complete

Produce hip joint radiographs in a canine (lateral/ventrodorsal) Not complete

Produce hip joint radiographs in a feline (lateral/ventrodorsal) Not complete

Produce oblique joint radiographic views in canine or feline patient Not complete

Produce orthopedic horizontal radiographic views in canine or feline patient Not complete

Produce pelvis radiographs in a canine (lateral/ventrodorsal) Not complete

Produce pelvis radiographs in a feline (lateral/ventrodorsal) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the carpus in a canine (lateral/dorsopalmar) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the carpus in a feline (lateral/dorsopalmar) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the elbow in a canine (lateral/craniocaudal) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the elbow in a feline (lateral/craniocaudal) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the femur in a canine (lateral/craniocaudal) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the femur in a feline (lateral/craniocaudal) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the humerus in a canine (lateral/craniocaudal) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the humerus in a feline (lateral/craniocaudal) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the metacarpals and phalanges in a canine (lateral/dorsopalmar/isolated) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the metacarpals and phalanges in a feline (lateral/dorsopalmar/isolated) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the metatarsals and phalanges in a canine (lateral/dorsopalmar/isolated) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the metatarsals and phalanges in a feline (lateral/dorsopalmar/isolated) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the radius and ulna in a canine (lateral/craniocaudal) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the radius and ulna in a feline (lateral/craniocaudal) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the scapula in a canine (lateral/caudocranial) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the scapula in a feline (lateral/caudocranial) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the stifle in a canine (lateral/caudocranial) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the stifle in a feline (lateral/caudocranial) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the tarsus in a canine Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the tarsus in a feline Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the tibia and fibula in a canine (lateral/caudocranial) Not complete

Produce radiographic images of the tibia and fibula in a feline (lateral/caudocranial) Not complete

Produce shoulder radiographs in a canine (lateral/caudocranial/craniocaudal) Not complete

Produce shoulder radiographs in a feline (lateral/caudocranial/craniocaudal) Not complete

Produce thoracic or abdominal horizontal radiographic views in canine or feline patient Not complete

Utilize ultrasound for guided cystocentesis Not complete

IC3

Image Creation Level 3

0 of 15 skills signed off

Administer IV contrast medium and produce requested radiographic series in canine or feline patient Not complete

Caudal spine (lateral/ventrodorsal) Not complete

Cervical spine (lateral/ventrodorsal) Not complete

Lumbar spine (lateral/ventrodorsal) Not complete

Perform a thoracic Point-Of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) on a canine patient Not complete

Perform a thoracic Point-Of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) on a feline patient Not complete

Perform an abdominal Point-Of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) on a canine patient Not complete

Perform antabdominal Point-Of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) on a feline patient Not complete

Produce axial skeleton radiographs in canine or feline patient Not complete

Produce elbow Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) in a canine patient Not complete

Produce hip Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) in a canine patient Not complete

Produce PennHIP radiographic images in a canine patient Not complete

Produce skull radiographs in canine or feline patient Not complete

Produde Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO) radiographic series in a canine patient Not complete

Thoracic spine (lateral/ventrodorsal) Not complete

Image Quality Evaluation and Documentation

0 of 10 skills signed off

Assess radiographic exposure adequacy Not complete

Assess radiographic positioning accuracy Not complete

Associate radiographic images with correct patient record Not complete

Identify artifacts affecting radiographic interpretation Not complete

Identify collimation errors in radiograph Not complete

Identify motion artifact in radiograph Not complete

Record exposure settings for radiographic study Not complete

Record imaging procedure details in medical record Not complete

Respond to poor quality radiographic images following ALARA principles Not complete

Submit radiographic study for interpretation Not complete

Radiographic Readiness and Safety

0 of 17 skills signed off

Assess patient stability and identify contraindications to imaging procedure Not complete

Collimate and center x-ray beam to area of interest Not complete

Communicate radiation safety instructions to assisting personnel Not complete

Determine need for sedation or anesthesia for imaging procedure Not complete

Enter relevant patient history and details into imaging system platform Not complete

Label radiographic images with required identifiers Not complete

Monitor patient status during imaging procedure Not complete

Monitor radiation exposure using dosimetry badge Not complete

Position personnel to minimize radiation exposure during imaging Not complete

Remove external artifacts that interfere with imaging Not complete

Restrict access to radiography area during exposure Not complete

Select appropriate exposure settings for radiographic study Not complete

Select appropriate restraint method for imaging procedure Not complete

Set appropriate source-to-image distance for radiographic study Not complete

Use grid appropriately for radiographic study Not complete

Use personal protective equipment during radiographic procedure Not complete

Verify patient identity and review imaging request Not complete

Diagnostics and Testing

0 of 143 skills complete

0 of 18 certifications complete

In-House Automated and Rapid Assay Laboratory Testing Level 1

0 of 11 skills signed off

Measure blood glucose using glucometer Not complete

Perform a blood chemistry panel using in-house analyzer Not complete

Perform a fecal antigen test Not complete

Perform a FeLV/FIV test Not complete

Perform a heartworm antigen test Not complete

Perform a parvovirus test Not complete

Perform a serum pancreatic lipase test Not complete

Perform a tick-borne rapid assay test Not complete

Perform rapid assay diagnostic testing Not complete

Perform urinalysis using in-house analyzer Not complete

Run a complete blood count using in-house analyzer Not complete

In-House Automated and Rapid Assay Laboratory Testing Level 2

0 of 14 skills signed off

Perform a bicarbonate test using in-house analyzer Not complete

Perform a blood cross-matching test in canines Not complete

Perform a blood cross-matching test in felines Not complete

Perform a blood smear evaluation using in-house analyzer Not complete

Perform a coagulation test using in-house analyzer Not complete

Perform a cytology slide evaluation using in-house analyzer Not complete

Perform a dermatology slide evaluation using in-house analyzer Not complete

Perform a fecal slide evaluation using in-house analyzer Not complete

Perform a SDMA test using in-house analyzer Not complete

Perform an ear cytology slide evaluation using in-house analyzer Not complete

Perform an electrolyte panel using in-house analyzer Not complete

Perform aPTT and PT coagulation tests using in-house analyzer Not complete

Perform blood typing tests Not complete

Run specialty chemistry tests Not complete

LS1

Laboratory Sample Handling Level 1

0 of 4 skills signed off

Choose container for urine based on sterility needs Not complete

Pipette or transfer sample into appropriate container for storage, transport, or testing Not complete

Select tubes for blood testing Not complete

Verify container is labeled with correct patient and pertinent information Not complete

LS2

Laboratory Sample Handling Level 2

0 of 5 skills signed off

Centrifuge blood sample and separate serum or plasma according to testing requirements Not complete

Centrifuge fecal sample according to testing requirements Not complete

Centrifuge urine sample according to testing requirements Not complete

Evaluate sample integrity prior to storage, testing or submission Not complete

Preserve diagnostic samples in formalin Not complete

Cy1

Manual Cytology Testing Level 1

0 of 3 skills signed off

Evaluate ear cytology for normal and abnormal findings Not complete

Prepare diagnostic smear from cytology sample Not complete

Stain cytology slide Not complete

Cy2

Manual Cytology Testing Level 2

0 of 3 skills signed off

Evaluate cytology slide for characteristics of inflammation Not complete

Evaluate cytology slide for characteristics of malignancy Not complete

Evaluate vaginal cytology for normal and abnormal findings, and to determine stage of estrous cycle Not complete

Cy3

Manual Cytology Testing Level 3

0 of 4 skills signed off

Evaluate bone marrow for normal and abnormal findings Not complete

Evaluate effusions for normal and abnormal findings Not complete

Evaluate respiratory secretions for normal and abnormal findings Not complete

Evaluate synovial fluid for normal and abnormal findings Not complete

Manual Hematology Testing Level 1

0 of 5 skills signed off

Measure total solids on refractometer Not complete

Perform manual packed cell volume Not complete

Prepare diagnostic blood smear from whole blood Not complete

Set up microscope for blood smear evaluation Not complete

Stain blood smear Not complete

Manual Hematology Testing Level 2

0 of 13 skills signed off

Calculate a corrected white blood cell count Not complete

Calculate absolute white blood cell values Not complete

Calculate relative white blood cell values Not complete

Estimate platelet count Not complete

Estimate white blood cell count from blood smear Not complete

Identify platelet morphology changes Not complete

Identify platelets on a peripheral blood smear Not complete

Identify red blood cell morphology changes Not complete

Identify red blood cells on a peripheral blood smear Not complete

Identify white blood cell morphology changes Not complete

Identify white blood cell types on blood smear Not complete

Perform differential white blood cell count Not complete

Perform systematic microscopic scan of blood smear slide Not complete

Manual Hematology Testing Level 3

0 of 3 skills signed off

Calculate red blood cell indices Not complete

Identify blood parasites on blood smear Not complete

Perform manual reticulocyte count Not complete

Manual Parasite Testing Level 1

0 of 20 skills signed off

Evaluate direct fecal smear slide Not complete

Evaluate fecal float slide Not complete

Identify common parasites Not complete

Identify common ectoparasites in small animals Not complete

Identify common mites in small animals Not complete

Identify common protozoa in small animals Not complete

Identify common tapeworms in small animals Not complete

Identify common ticks in small animals Not complete

Identify fleas in small animals Not complete

Identify hookworms Not complete

Identify lice in small animals Not complete

Identify roundworms Not complete

Identify whipworms Not complete

Perform and examine ear mite check Not complete

Perform and examine tape test for intestinal parasites Not complete

Perform systematic microscopic scan of fecal slide Not complete

Prepare and examine skin scrape slide Not complete

Prepare fecal direct smear slide Not complete

Prepare fecal flotation slide Not complete

Set up microscope for fecal slide evaluation Not complete

Manual Parasite Testing Level 2

0 of 7 skills signed off

Direct blood smear for microfilariae Not complete

Hematocrit tube for microfilariae Not complete

Identify less common parasites Not complete

Identify trematodes (flukes) Not complete

Knott’s for microfilariae Not complete

Perform microfilarial tests Not complete

Stain fecal slides using appropriate protocols Not complete

Manual Parasite Testing Level 3

0 of 4 skills signed off

Identify rare or regional parasites Not complete

Perform Baermann technique for larval parasite identification Not complete

Perform fecal sedimentation Not complete

Perform McMaster for fecal egg quantification Not complete

Ur1

Manual Urinalysis Testing Level 1

0 of 15 skills signed off

Identify amorphous crystals in urine sediment Not complete

Identify calcium oxalate dihydrate crystals in urine sediment Not complete

Identify common cells in urine sediment Not complete

Identify common crystals in urine sediment Not complete

Identify erythrocytes in urine sediment Not complete

Identify leukocytes in urine sediment Not complete

Identify non-clinical artifacts in urine sediment Not complete

Identify squamous epithelial cells in urine sediment Not complete

Identify struvite crystals in urine sediment Not complete

Identify transitional epithelial cells in urine sediment Not complete

Measure urine specific gravity using refractometer Not complete

Perform systematic microscopic scan of wet mount urine sediment slide Not complete

Perform urine dipstick analysis Not complete

Prepare wet mount urine sediment slide Not complete

Set up microscope for wet mount urine sediment slide evaluation Not complete

Ur2

Manual Urinalysis Testing Level 2

0 of 15 skills signed off

Evaluate abnormal urine sediment Not complete

Identify abnormal cells in urine sediment Not complete

Identify ammonium biurate crystals in urine sediment Not complete

Identify bacteria in urine sediment Not complete

Identify bilirubin crystals in urine sediment Not complete

Identify calcium oxalate monohydrate crystals in urine sediment Not complete

Identify casts in urine sediment Not complete

Identify cystine crystals in canine urine sediment Not complete

Identify hematuria in urine sediment Not complete

Identify neoplastic cells in urine sediment Not complete

Identify parasitic forms in urine sediment Not complete

Identify pyuria in urine sediment Not complete

Identify renal tubular epithelial cells in urine sediment Not complete

Identify uncommon crystals in urine sediment Not complete

Identify uric acid crystals in urine sediment Not complete

Ur3

Manual Urinalysis Testing Level 3

0 of 3 skills signed off

Perform systematic microscopic scan of stained dry line smear of urine sediment slide Not complete

Prepare dry line smear urine sediment slide Not complete

Stain dry line smear urine sediment slide Not complete

RL1

Reference Laboratory Submission Level 1

0 of 7 skills signed off

Complete submission forms for reference lab Not complete

Package and coordinate shipment of diagnostic samples for transport Not complete

Package formalin-containing samples for shipment Not complete

Package prepared slides for shipment Not complete

Prepare and label required samples based on selected external laboratory tests Not complete

Receive external laboratory results and communicate external laboratory results to veterinarian Not complete

Track submitted samples to external laboratory Not complete

LS2

Reference Laboratory Submission Level 2

0 of 7 skills signed off

Complete submission forms for Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization (FAVN) rabies titer testing Not complete

Complete submission forms for rabies testing Not complete

Complete submissions forms for the Minnesota Urolith Center Not complete

Recognize abnormal external laboratory results Not complete

Recognize discrepancies in external laboratory results Not complete

Respond to delayed or missing laboratory results Not complete

Respond to discrepancies in laboratory results Not complete

Veterinary Medical Record Documentation

1 of 39 skills complete

0 of 3 certifications complete

Veterinary Medical Record Documentation Level 2

1 of 15 skills signed off

Add or update patient alert status based on new medical information or patient needs Complete

Communicate patient alerts to the veterinary team to support safe patient care Not complete

Correct electronic medical record error using approved and legal method Not complete

Correct paper medical record error using legal correction method Not complete

Document referral information in the medical record Not complete

Enter transferred patient medical records into the current medical record system Not complete

Escalate abnormal findings through medical record communication to the veterinary team Not complete

Formulate assessment in SOAP format Not complete

Identify and respond to patient alert in the medical record system Not complete

Interpret medical terminology used in patient records and treatment plans Not complete

Maintain role-appropriate documentation boundaries within the medical record Not complete

Reconcile discrepancies across SOAP sections Not complete

Transfer patient medical records to client, outside hospital, or referral facility per jurisdiction regulations Not complete

Translate medical abbreviation into client communication Not complete

Use medical record template appropriately Not complete

Veterinary Medical Record Documentation Level 1

0 of 22 skills signed off

Create new client record in the medical record system Not complete

Create new patient record in the medical record system Not complete

Create new patient visit record in the medical record system Not complete

Document client communication during video visit Not complete

Document client communications by email or text Not complete

Document client communications by telephone Not complete

Document client communications during in-person visit Not complete

Document follow-up recommendation in patient record Not complete

Document informed consent for patient care and procedures in the medical record Not complete

Document patient discharge instructions in patient record Not complete

Document patient treatment plan in the medical record Not complete

Locate existing client and patient record in the medical record system Not complete

Log out of the medical record system after completing documentation activities Not complete

Maintain complete and accurate medical record documentation Not complete

Protect medical record confidentiality Not complete

Recognize legal implications of medical record documentation Not complete

Record objective findings in medical record Not complete

Record subjective information in medical record Not complete

Summarize client discussions using medical terms and professional language Not complete

Use standardized veterinary abbreviations and terminology in medical documentation Not complete

Verify documentation is entered into the correct patient medical record Not complete

Verify veterinary-client-patient relationship prior to documentation or treatment Not complete

Veterinary Medical Record Documentation Level 3

0 of 2 skills signed off

Document sensitive case information objectively Not complete

Recognize sensitive case documentation patterns Not complete

Infection Control and Biosecurity

0 of 68 skills complete

0 of 7 certifications complete

cc1

Facility and Environmental Contamination Control Level 1

0 of 12 skills signed off

Clean and disinfect a patient kennel or cage Not complete

Clean and disinfect an examination room between patients Not complete

Differentiate disinfection from sterilization Not complete

Dry contaminated laundry according to biosecurity protocol Not complete

Handle contaminated laundry to prevent pathogen spread Not complete

Identify areas requiring enhanced disinfection based on contamination risk Not complete

Load and operate laundry equipment for contaminated materials Not complete

Prepare a disinfectant solution according to manufacturer guidelines Not complete

Segregate contaminated and non-contaminated laundry Not complete

Select an appropriate disinfectant for a given contamination scenario, considering contact time Not complete

Select appropriate wash settings for contaminated laundry Not complete

Transport contaminated laundry within the facility safely Not complete

cc2

Facility and Environmental Contamination Control Level 2

0 of 12 skills signed off

Clean and disinfect a surgical or procedure area Not complete

Direct patient movement through the facility to minimize cross-contamination Not complete

Dispose of biological waste according to biosecurity guidelines Not complete

Dispose of sharps in an approved sharps container Not complete

Handle contaminated materials using biosecurity protocol Not complete

Identify improperly handled contaminated laundry Not complete

Maintain separation between clean and contaminated laundry areas Not complete

Respond to a contamination breach during laundry handling Not complete

Restrict movement of infectious patients within the facility Not complete

Segregate biohazardous waste according to facility protocol Not complete

Store clean laundry to prevent recontamination Not complete

Transport biohazardous waste within the facility safely Not complete

cc3

Facility and Environmental Contamination Control Level 3

0 of 14 skills signed off

Assign appropriate patient placement based on infectious risk Not complete

Clean and disinfect reusable medical equipment Not complete

Direct equipment movement between patient areas to prevent contamination Not complete

Direct staff movement between patient areas according to biosecurity protocol Not complete

Establish designated clean and contaminated zones within a clinical area Not complete

Identify improperly disposed biohazardous materials Not complete

Label biohazardous waste containers appropriately Not complete

Maintain separation of clean and contaminated pathways during clinical operations Not complete

Manage containment of a biohazard spill Not complete

Modify workflow to reduce risk of cross-contamination Not complete

Operate the autoclave Not complete

Perform cleanup of a biohazard spill according to protocol Not complete

Perform terminal cleaning of a contaminated area Not complete

Respond to improper disposal of biohazardous materials Not complete

Hygiene and Aseptic Practices Level 1

0 of 8 skills signed off

Change PPE between patients according to protocol Not complete

Dispose of used PPE according to biosecurity protocol Not complete

Doff PPE without contaminating self or environment Not complete

Don appropriate PPE for a given clinical scenario Not complete

Identify improper PPE use during patient care Not complete

Respond to a PPE breach during patient care Not complete

Select and perform appropriate hand hygiene method based on clinical scenario Not complete

Select appropriate PPE based on infection risk and clinical activity Not complete

Hygiene and Aseptic Practices Level 2

0 of 7 skills signed off

Handle sterile supplies without contamination Not complete

Identify a break in aseptic technique Not complete

Maintain aseptic technique during a sterile procedure Not complete

Maintain sterility of a prepared field during a procedure Not complete

Perform surgical hand antisepsis prior to a procedure Not complete

Prepare a sterile field for a procedure Not complete

Respond to a break in aseptic technique Not complete

IR1

Infectious Risk Identification and Isolation Procedures Level 1

0 of 7 skills signed off

Escalate infectious disease concerns to the supervising veterinarian Not complete

Identify clinical signs and patient history consistent with a contagious disease Not complete

Identify environmental contamination risk in a clinical area and implement immediate containment measures Not complete

Identify exposure risk to humans and animals Not complete

Initiate isolation precautions for a suspected infectious canine patient Not complete

Initiate isolation precautions for a suspected infectious feline patient Not complete

Reassess infectious risk based on new clinical information Not complete

IR2

Infectious Risk Identification and Isolation Procedures Level 2

0 of 8 skills signed off

Apply barrier nursing protocols during patient care Not complete

Communicate isolation status and precautions to the care team Not complete

Identify a breach in isolation protocol Not complete

Place a patient under appropriate isolation precautions Not complete

Prepare an isolation area for patient admission Not complete

Respond to a breach in isolation protocol Not complete

Select appropriate isolation level based on suspected or confirmed disease risk and restrict access to an isolation area according to protocol Not complete

Use dedicated equipment for an isolated patient Not complete