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Veterinary Assistant Rubric The Veterinary Technology Department at NCTA builds its rubrics to guide students and instructors on course expectations and intended outcomes. Rubrics provide a point of reference that measure students' work and provide a collaborative starting point for faculty and the student. Each instructor evaluates a student's performance based on a full range of criteria that is tied to the University of Nebraska goals and NCTA values. The NCTA Veterinary Technology department utilizes five rubrics as a guidelines for instructors to evaluate and provide feedback on student learning outcomes. Credits: University of Nebraska: http://ncta.unl.edu/web/ncta/vet-tech-rubrics Rubric Code: A4AWX By teacher Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: (General) Type: Assessment Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Post Graduate

Veterinary Assistant Rubric Descriptions Attributes
	Unacceptable Level of Performance: Emerging 1 pts	Novice Level of Performance: Emerging 2 pts	Apprentice Level of Performance: Developing 3 pts	Standard Level of Performance: Developing 4 pts	Practitioner Level of Performance: Mastering 5 pts	Expert Level of Performance: Mastering 6 pts
Critical Thinking/Problem Analysis	Unacceptable Student displays no critical thinking or problem solving skills	Novice Student displays critical thinking and problem solving skills within the context of the course.	Apprentice Student acquires a general application of theory and practice and can tackle general problems properly.	Standard Conclusions applied are generally in the proper direction within the given context; Student is able to understand the application of theory.	Practitioner Conclusions applied are generally correct and can evidence within the given context; Student is able to understand the application of theory. Demonstrates initiative when dealing situations of uncertainty and ambiguity.	Expert Conclusions applied are consistently correct providing supporting evidence within the given context; Student ties theory and applications to the consideration of consequences. Demonstrates understanding of implications and deals with situations of uncertainty and ambiguity.
Entrepreneurship and Leadership	Unacceptable Student does not understand principles of entrepreneurship or demonstrate leadership.	Novice Student demonstrates an understanding of basic entrepreneurship and has developed basic leadership skills.	Apprentice Student acquires a general understanding of course entrepreneurship skills and can morph these skills into leadership situations.	Standard Student acquires a broad understanding of entrepreneurship skills and is able to apply along with leadership skills practical application into the coursework.	Practitioner Student integrates entrepreneurship and leadership ideas and perspectives from variety of sources. Demonstrates a high degree of leadership in class.	Expert Student fully integrated entrepreneurship and leadership ideas and perspectives from variety of sources. Demonstrates leadership in class and mentorship to other students
Networks and Bio-based Economy Understanding	Unacceptable Student demonstrates little or no understanding of networks in relation to a Bio-based economy	Novice Student demonstrates a basic understanding and incorporation of networks in a bio-based economy into work	Apprentice Student acquires a general understanding of networks in a bio-based economy and is able to address broad knowledge to applicable situations.	Standard Student acquires a broad understanding of networks in a bio-based economy and is able to apply knowledge and theory both in and outside of the classroom.	Practitioner Student acquires a broad understanding and application of networks in a bio-based economy issues and can demonstrate the practical use in a variety of settings across functions.	Expert Student acquires an expert understanding and application of networks in a bio-based economy, demonstrating the practical use in a variety of settings across functions, disciplines and situations.
Vocabulary And Writing Skills	Unacceptable Student vocabulary and writing in relation to the course is poor	Novice Student has a basic grasp of course vocabulary and writing skills that can be applied in the classroom.	Apprentice Student’s vocabulary and writing skills are at the level where they are comfortable in a variety of settings in and out of the classroom.	Standard Student utilizes vocabulary and writing skills clearly and effectively to communicates ideas in a variety of setting and situations.	Practitioner Student writing and vocabulary skills are of a high degree of clarity and consistency. Student can effectively to communicate ideas and technical data in a variety of setting and situations.	Expert Student writing and vocabulary skills are of consistently straight forward and eloquent. Student can effectively to communicate ideas and technical data to experts; Organization is without errors; transitions between ideas enhance presentation and delivery.
Office and Hospital Procedures	Unacceptable Student does not grasp simple office and hospital procedures.	Novice Student acquires a general understanding of office and hospital procedures.	Apprentice Student office and hospital practices are usually in line with established practices.	Standard Student carries out office and hospital procedures within best practices.	Practitioner Student consistently applies best practices of office and hospital procedures to optimize productivity.	Expert Student continuously applies best practices, seeks to add value to resources and understands how animal care and their professional practices affect other related situations and is provides mentorship to other students
Pharmacy and Pharmacology	Unacceptable Student is unable understand or apply course information	Novice Student acquires a practical application of course information to practice in a classroom setting.	Apprentice Student is able to provide practical application of course information to basic functions.	Standard Student is able to provide practical application of course information to a broad area of functions.	Practitioner Student understands of course information translates to a practical application of skills across functions.	Expert Student masters the ability to practice the practical application of course information across functions and disciplines and mentorship to other students
Anesthesia Techniques 1. Risk 2. Pre-medication 3. Induction 4. Maintenance 5. Post-medication	Unacceptable Student is unable understand or apply course information	Novice Student acquires a practical application of course information and is able to demonstrate skills in a classroom setting Student appropriately selects and defends one area.	Apprentice Student is able to provide practical application of course information to basic situations outside of the classroom. Student appropriately selects and defends two areas.	Standard Student is able to provide practical application of techniques to a broad range of clinical situations. Student appropriately selects and defends three areas.	Practitioner Student knows and applies best practices and utilizes clinically supportive techniques which are appropriate to the situation that provide effective animal care and resource allocation that does not compromise quality of care. Student appropriately selects and defends four areas.	Expert Student demonstrates a strong investigatory and analytic thinking approach to clinical situations and is able to locate, appraise, and assimilate evidence, protocols, and observations related to the animal’s health problems Student appropriately selects and defends five areas.
Radiological Techniques 1. Positioning 2. Centering 3. Contrast/density 4. Label 5. Area of Interest	Unacceptable Student is unable understand or apply course information	Novice Student acquires a practical application of course information and is able to demonstrate skills in a classroom setting. Student correctly performs one of five tasks.	Apprentice Student is able to provide practical application of course information and critique a basic radiograph in basic situations outside of the classroom. Student correctly performs two of five tasks.	Standard Student is able to provide practical application of techniques to a broad range of clinical situations and is able to critique a basic radiograph. Student correctly performs three of five tasks.	Practitioner Student knows and applies best practices and utilizes clinically supportive techniques which are appropriate to the situation that provide effective animal care and critique a standard radiograph that does not compromise quality of care. Student correctly performs four of five tasks.	Expert Student demonstrates a strong investigatory and analytic thinking approach to clinical situations and is able to locate, appraise, and assimilate evidence and observations related to the animal’s health problems and critique a standard radiograph. Student correctly performs five of five tasks.
Surgical and Nursing Skills	Unacceptable Student is unable understand or apply course information.	Novice Student acquires a basic understanding and practical application of course information and can demonstrate basic skills in a classroom setting.	Apprentice Students demonstrate knowledge of proper instrument handling and nursing skills given a standard scenario in an operating room environment.	Standard Student is able to provide practical application of course information, utilized proper skills and is able to function in a broad range of scenarios.	Practitioner Student is able to provide practical application of skills while utilizing advanced techniques and course information translating to an application of talent and abilities across functions.	Expert Student masters the ability to demonstrate best practice nursing and surgical skills based on course information across functions and disciplines and is able to provide mentorship to other students
Parasitology, Hematology, Pathology	Unacceptable Student is unable understand or apply course information.	Novice Student acquires a practical application of course information to practice in a classroom setting.	Apprentice Student is able to provide practical application of course information to basic functions.	Standard Student is able to provide practical application of course information to a broad area of functions.	Practitioner Student understands of course information translates to a practical application of skills across functions.	Expert Student masters the ability to practice the practical application of course information across functions and disciplines and mentorship to other students
Anatomy 1. X-Ray 2. Live Animal 3. Skeletal Model 4. Dissection 5. Self	Unacceptable Student is unable understand or apply course information.	Novice Student acquires a general knowledge and application of course information to practice in a classroom setting. Student can identify select anatomy in one of five formats.	Apprentice Student is able to provide practical application of course information to functions outside of class. Student can identify select anatomy in two of five formats.	Standard Student is able to provide practical application of course information to a broad area of functions and settings. Student can identify select anatomy in three of five formats.	Practitioner Student understanding of course information translates to a practical application of skills across functions. Student can identify select anatomy in four of five formats.	Expert Student masters the ability to practice the practical application of course information across functions and disciplines and mentorship to other students Student can identify select anatomy in five of five formats.
Animal Dentistry 1. Environment, Equipment, Instruments 2. Dental Procedures 3. Educate Client 4. Collect Specimens 5. Perform Tests 6. Maintain Lab	Unacceptable Student is unable understand or apply course information.	Novice Student acquires a general knowledge and application of course information to practice in a classroom setting. Student correctly performs two of six tasks.	Apprentice Student is able to demonstrate practical application of course information and perform exams in basic situations outside of the classroom. Student correctly performs three of six tasks.	Standard Student is able to demonstrate consistent application of course information and perform exams in a variety of situations outside of the classroom. Student correctly performs four of six tasks.	Practitioner Student is able to demonstrate advanced skill and course information translating to an advanced application of abilities across functions. Student correctly performs five of six tasks	Expert Student masters the ability to practice the practical application of course information across functions and disciplines. Student correctly performs six of six tasks
Laboratory Skills	Unacceptable Student is unable understand or apply course information.	Novice Student acquires a basic understanding and practical application of course information and can demonstrate basic lab skills in a classroom environment.	Apprentice Students demonstrate knowledge of proper instrument handling and laboratory skills given a standard scenario in an operating room or lab environment.	Standard Student is able to provide practical application of course information, utilized proper lab skills and is able to function in a broad range of scenarios with minimal supervision.	Practitioner Student is able to provide practical application of lab skills while utilizing advanced lab techniques and course information and without supervision translating to an application of talent and abilities across functions.	Expert Student masters the ability to demonstrate unsupervised lab skills based on course information across functions and disciplines and is able to provide mentorship to other students
Animal Husbandry	Unacceptable Student is unable understand or apply course information.	Novice Student demonstrates some knowledge and skill handling domestic and exotic animals under supervision	Apprentice Student demonstrates some knowledge and skill handling domestic and exotic animals with minimal supervision	Standard Student carries out Animal Husbandry skills unsupervised utilizing best practices.	Practitioner Student is able to provide sound animal husbandry skills while utilizing advanced care techniques and course information and without supervision translating to an application of talent and abilities across functions.	Expert Student masters working with domestic and exotic animals utilizing best practices and is able to provide mentorship to other students.
Technical Competence	Unacceptable Student demonstrates little to no technical competence	Novice Student acquires general technical competence in relation to course information.	Apprentice Student acquires sound technical competence in relation to course information and is able to apply outside of the classroom.	Standard Student acquires broad technical competence skills in course information and can demonstrate ability in a variety of settings.	Practitioner Student's insight and technical competence demonstrates sound knowledge, talent, and ability across disciplines and techniques.	Expert Student's technical and professional competence are superior to peers

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