Exam One

Question 1

Can Veterinary Technicians become specialists in an area of interest?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

Can a vet assistant administer anesthesia in NYS?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

Who is the father of Veterinary Technology?

Answer 3

Dr. Walter Collins

Question 4

Who is responsible for accreditation of technicians programs?

Answer 4

AVMA

Question 5

What year was the NYS Association of Animal Health Technicians formed?

Answer 5

1970

Question 6

In European countries, vet techs are known as vet?

Answer 6

nurses

Question 7

What year did the first animal tech class graduate in NYS?

Answer 7

1963

Question 8

Does CT require licensing?

Answer 8

No, there is voluntary certification.

Question 9

What is the Practice Act?

Answer 9

Regulations for the scope of practice.

Question 10

In NY, who can do things that require a knowledge of veterinary science?

Answer 10

Only Vets and Vet Techs

Question 11

Who is exempt from licensing in NY?

Answer 11

• Any student enrolled in an accredited vet tech program.
• EMT’s under advanced training.
• Military personnel.

Question 12

Limited License

Answer 12

Good for one year or until you can take your test and get the results. Also used for someone working towards a green card. Can be renewed once.

Question 13

3 Types of Lawsuits

Answer 13

• Civil
• Criminal
• Malpractice / Regulatory

Question 14

What must hold true for Malpractice / Regulatory suits?

Answer 14

• There has to be a valid client / patient relationship.
• The animal wasn’t given treatment up to the standard that everyone else gives.
• Was the animal actually injured or done harm?

Question 15

What is summary suspension?

Answer 15

Emergency suspension of a license.

Question 16

Name 3 types of ethics.

Answer 16

• Personal
• Societal
• Professional

Question 17

What are techs prohibited from doing in NYS?

Answer 17

• Surgery
• Diagnosis
• Prognosis
• Prescribe

Question 18

When did AALAS begin certifying the 3 levels of on the job trained animal techs in laboratories?

Answer 18

1960

Question 19

When was the first animal tech education program established and where?

Answer 19

• 1961

- SUNY Delhi

Question 20

When did the US for the 91T training program?

Answer 20

1961

Question 21

Walter Collins

Answer 21

• Father of Veterinary Technology
• Fall 1964 becomes a faculty member in the Animal Science Tech Dept at Delhi.
• 1967 becomes director of the program.

Question 22

When does the AVMA Executive Board charge is council on education with establishing criteria for acceptable animal tech training programs?

Answer 22

1967

Question 23

When is NYSAHT formed, and by who?

Answer 23

1970 by the Delhi graduating class.

Question 24

When does the AVMA vote to accredit training programs for animal techs?

Answer 24

1972

Question 25

When does NY pass the first law licensing animal health techs?

Answer 25

1976

Question 26

When is the first licensing exam given in NYS?

Answer 26

1977

Question 27

When is the first hands on practical given in NYS?

Answer 27

1978

Question 28

When and where was the first ATNE given?

Answer 28

1986 in Maine

Question 29

When does the AVMA approve the term veterinary technician?

Answer 29

1989

Question 30

When did NAVTA declare the first national vet tech week?

Answer 30

• 1992

- first time was third week of Oct (16-22) in 1993