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Associations and Specialties Flashcards

1
Q

What is an Association

A

A group of people organized for a joint purpose

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AVMA

How many do they represent

Are CVTs directly impacted

when were they established

A

American Veterinary Medical Association

Represents over 82,500 Veterinarians

Directly impacts CVT’s

EST. 1863

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NAVTA

How many members

what is the old name

what do they do

A

National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America

Approx. 6000 members

old name North American Veterinary Technician association

increase public awarness and revamped SCNAVTA

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AAHA

what do they do

is it a requirement for hospitals

A

American Animal Hospital Association

Sets standard for Veterinary Hospitals

Not a requirement for Hospitals

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AAVSB

What do they own

What do they keep for CVTs

A

American Association of Veterinary State Boards

owns VIVA and VTNE

Keeps VTNE scores

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VHMA

What is a CVPM

A

Veterinary Hospitals Managers Association

Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM)

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AALAS

what do they do

what is ALAT, LAT, LATG

A

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

3 on the job certifications are

(ALAT) Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician

(LAT) Laboratory Animal Technician

(LATG) Laboratory Animal Technologist

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VSPN

Who do they support

What do they do for us

A

Veterinary Support Personel Network

Supports the staff working with veterinarians

Offers CE

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CVMA

Does every state have one

who do they represent

A

Colorado Veterinary Medical Association

Every state has a VMA

They represent Veterinarians

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CACVT

what are they to CVTs

what is their mission

what else do they do for CVTs

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Colorado Assocaition of Certified Veterinary Technicians

Our Governing body

mission- advocate/govern and certify vet techs

offer CE

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if CACVT governs technicians, who governs veterinarians?

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SBVM State Board of Veterinary Medicine

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Who does SBVM fall under?

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DORA Department of Regulatory Agencies

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SBVM

How do they impact veterinarians

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State Board of Veterinary Medicine

Determines Neglegence

Assigns fines or actions based on documents

Practice Act

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DORA

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Department of Regulatory Agencies

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15
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Can Techs write in the med records

A

YES

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16
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Practice Act

how is information obtained for a case

A

laws, rules and policies

obtain information through records

17
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ABVS

Who is this for

how many specialties does AVMA accredit for them

A

The American Board of Veterinary Specialties

(for Veterinarians)

21 AVMA accredited specialties out of 40

18
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ACVIM

What type of animals

and

what type of treatments

A

The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

large and small animal Internal med, cardiology, nuerology and oncology

19
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CVTS

who do they fall under

A

Committee on Veterinary Technicians Specialties

under NAVTA

20
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Whats the difference between a Society and an Academy?

A

Society is individuals interested in a specific discipline of Veterinary medicine

Academy designates Vet Techs recieving credientials

21
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AVDT

A

The Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians

specialized in dentistry

22
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AVTA

A

The Academy of Veterinary Technicians Anesthetists

promotes patient safety

excellence in Anesthesia care

23
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AIMVT

A

The Academy of Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician

Advanced skills in Internal Medicine

24
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AVECCT

A

The Academy of Veterinary Emergency Care and Critical Care Technicians

Assures knowlege in emergency and critical care

25
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AVBT

A

The Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians

Specialize in animal behavior

26
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AVZMT

A

The Academy of Veterinary Zoological Medicine Technicians

27
Q

AEVNT or AAEVT

A

The Academy of EquineVeterinary Nursing Technicians

or

American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants

28
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AVST

A

The Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians

29
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AVTCP

what type of animal clinic is the specialization good for

A

The Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice

Specialize in small animal practice

30
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AVNT

A

The Academy of Veterinary Nutrician Technicians

31
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AVCPT

A

The Academy of Veterinary Clinical Pathology Technicians

32
Q

How do I become a VTS?

after completing the four requirements what are the on the job requirements that need to be completed in order to apply for the specialization

A

grad from AVMA program

pass VTNE

become certified

member of NAVTA

at least 3 years and 4000 hrs of specialty

40 hrs of CE / year

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