1. VETERINARY SCIENCE INVITATIONAL CDE Myria Shipman
Islands High School
VETERINARY SCIENCE INVITATIONAL CDE
Myria Shipman

2. Background: National FFA Veterinary Science CDE Invitational 3 years
Minimum 10 teams compete
1 team from each region
10 signatures

3. 2/13/17 Invitational Info: 1/28/16 Oatland Island, Savannah
Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah
Sr. Division only
18 teams
2/13/17
Oatland Island, Savannah
Jr. and Sr. Division
23 teams

4. Invitational Info: 2/9/18 Jr. and Sr. Division
Fort Valley State University
Veterinary Science & Public Health Academic Department
Jr. and Sr. Division
30 teams registered so far
14 Jr.
16 Sr.
(deadline Friday)

5. Format: 4 members per team; all 4 scores count Jr. Division
Written exam
ID (Equipment and breeds)
2 handling/restraining practicums
Sr. Division
ID (Equipment, breeds, parasites)
2 clinical practicums

6. Top 2 individuals overall Top 2 teams overall
Awards:
Following contest:
Top 2 individuals overall
Top 2 teams overall

7. Format: Junior Senior Total = 150 individual Total = 200 individual
Written Exam – 50 points
Identification – 50 points
Practicums – 50 points (25 pts. each)
Total = 150 individual
600 team
Senior
Written Exam – 50 points
Identification – 50 points
Practicums – 100 points (25 pts. each)
Total = 200 individual
800 team

8. Written Exam: 50 points 30 minutes 25 multiple choice questions
Topics:
Behavior
Disease (causes and sources, signs and symptoms)
Medical terminology
Medical records
Anatomy/physiology
Regulations (OSHA, MSDS)
Patient management
Facility management
Genetics
Nutrition
Husbandry

9. Written Exam References:
Small Animal Care and Management. Warren. ISBN:
An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology. Romich. ISBN:
Official Guide: Maintaining and Cleaning Surgical Instruments. Stow. Provided free of charge by the program or available online at
Veterinary Science: Preparatory Training for the Veterinary Assistant. Faries. ISBN: Order online:
Introduction to Veterinary Science. Lawhead, Baker. ISBN:

10. Identification: 50 points
30 minutes
25 items
Equipment
Breeds/Species
Parasites (Senior only)

11. Identification References:
Veterinary Instruments and Equipment: A Pocket Guide. Sonsthagen. ISBN:
American Kennel Club –
Cat Fancier’s Association –
American Rabbit Breeder’s Association:

12. Junior Practicums 2 handling/restraining practicums – 25 points each
Participants are expected to perform the practicum based on scenario given and to talk through the steps with the judge.
The judge may ask questions at the end of the practicum for clarification
Rubrics are available for each practicum

13. Junior Practicums: 1. Removing a Cat from a Cage
2. Restraint of the Cat in Lateral Recumbency for Femoral Venipuncture
3. Applying a Cat Muzzle
4. Removing a Dog from a Floor Level Cage or Kennel
5. Restraint of the Dog in Sternal Recumbency
6. Applying a Nylon Dog Muzzle
7. Tying a Reefer’s Knot
8. Tying a Square Knot

14. Senior Handling/Restraining Practicums
1. Removing a Cat from a Cage and Placing in Cat Bag
2. Restraint of the Cat in Lateral Recumbency for Femoral Venipuncture
3. Applying a Cat Muzzle
4. Applying a Nylon Dog Muzzle
5. Applying a Gauze Dog Muzzle
6. Applying Elizabethan Collar
7. Restraint of the Small Dog in Lateral Recumbency
8. Haltering Ruminants
9. Haltering a Horse
10. Placing a Tail Tie

15. Clinical Procedure Practicums:
1. Administering an Intramuscular Injection
2. Administering a Subcutaneous Injection
3. Filling a Syringe for Injection
4. Opening a Surgery Pack
5. Surgical Site Preparation
6. Prescription Filling
7. Administering Aural Medication
8. Administering Ophthalmic Medication
9. Administering Oral Tablet/Capsule
10. Administering Topical Wound Treatment

16. Sample Scenario: Clinical Practicum #1: Subcutaneous Injection
Dr. Jenkins instructs you to administer 0.5 ml of Adequan IM to a cat named Tiger. Please explain each step as you perform it.

17. Administering an Intramuscular Injection
Criteria
Points Possible
Points Earned
1. The student selects the proper site for administration 5
2. The student directs the needle through the skin and into the muscle.
4. The student aspirates; if no blood is noted, inject.
5. The student withdraws the needle and places in the sharps container.
6. The student massages the area where the injection was given and praises the patient.
TOTAL POINTS 25

18. Preparing!! http://peer.tamu.edu Texas FFA Nebraska FFA Iowa FFA
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19. Quizlet: Look up ffa vet science cde
Look up Chloe_lynch7 (vet science CDE folder)
Vet Science CDE
Vet Science CDE Written Exam
Breed/Species Identification List
Equipment and materials identification
Clinical Procedures Practicum
Handling and Restraining Practicums
Veterinary Nursing

20. Kahoot: Prefix Quiz Suffix Quiz Veterinary Root Terms Dog Breeds ID
Veterinary Equipment ID
Safety/Sanitation/Animal Handling
Etc, etc, etc!
Look up: MyrShi63

21. Videos:
PLOW website
You Tube:
University of Nebraska - Lincoln

22. Time to Practice the Practicums!
Sample Junior and Senior Practicums are set up around the room. Each one has a scenario, a rubric, and the equipment/model to complete the scenario.