Utah FFA Association 2011-12 Veterinary Science CDE Outline

The Veterinary Science CDE will be conducted at the Bridgerland Applied Technology College West Campus (1000 W. 1400 N., Logan). The event will follow the format and rules laid out in the National FFA CDE Handbook (available at: https://www.ffa.org/documents/cde_vetscience.pdf) with the following modifications: IV. Event Rules Dress Code: FFA Jackets are NOT required or recommended for this event and should not be worn. Competitors should wear a scrub top and any type of pants. This event works with live animals so getting dirty is a good possibility. All participants must wear closed toe, closed heel and flat shoes (no clogs, sandals or flip-flops). No jewelry may be worn. This includes rings, bracelets, earrings and exposed body piercing. Wrist watches are permitted.

Tools & Equipment: Each contestant is responsible to bring their own: pencils non programable calculator clipboards scratch paper Only a clean clip board and blank paper is allowed. Cell phones or other electronic communication devices or devices capable of being programmed may not be used as calculators and are not allowed in the event. Contestants found using any communication or programmable device will be disqualified. V. Event Format A. Individual Activities 1. 2. 3. 4. Written Exam - No modification from description/rules in Natl CDE Handbook. Scenario Questions - This activity will NOT be conducted. Identification - No modification from description/rules in Natl CDE Handbook. Practicums a.

Math - problems will concentrate on conversions and dose calculations. Handling & Restraining Practicum - Contestants will be required to do 2 of the following 8 practicums. The specific 2 practicums will not be released prior to the event.

b.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Using a Cat Bag Restraint of Cat for Cephalic Venipuncture Applying a Cat Muzzle Cat Stretch Restraint of Dog for Cephalic Venipuncture Applying a Gauze Dog Muzzle Removing a Dog from a Cage or Kennel Restraint of Dog for Venepuncture of the Lateral Saphenous Vein

c.

Clinical Procedure Practicum - Contestants will be required to do 2 of the following 8 practicums. The specific 2 practicums will not be released prior to the event. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Administering Aural Medication Administering Ophthalmic Medication Administering a Subcutaneous Injection Administering Topical Medication Bandage Application Bandage Removal Filling a Syringe Pill Counting Tray Procedure

B.

Team Activity Conducted according to the description/rules provided in the Natl CDE Handbook. Note that all presentation equipment is to be provided by the team. The prohibition against PowerPoint presentations is hereby interpreted as no computerized presentations at all. The activity topic is: Adult feline wellness visit