Course Offerings

This course is the definitive guide to the principles of sound dog breeding. If you're a veterinary assistant or preparing to become one, this course will help you understand the essential facts so that you can knowledgeably converse with clients on the complexities of canine reproduction.

Course Objectives

Study the essential facts so you can knowledgeably converse with clients on the complexities of canine reproduction.


Learn the hormonal cycle of the female dog in depth.

Understand candidates for a breeding program need to be assessed not only for conformation, but also for health.

Outline of instruction

Lesson 01 - Prebreeding Assessment and Management

Lesson 02 - Female Reproductive Anatomy and Disorders

Lesson 03 - Male Reproductive Anatomy and Disorders

Lesson 04 - The Reproductive Cycle and When to Breed

Lesson 05 - Natural Breeding and Artificial Insemination
Wednesday

Lesson 06 - Reasons for Female Infertility: Uterine and Ovarian Disorders

Lesson 07 - Reasons for Female Infertility: Effects of Abnormal Estrous Cycles

Lesson 08 - Reasons for Male Infertility

Lesson 09 - Pregnancy Diagnosis and Care

Lesson 10 - Whelping: Normal and Assisted (Including Cesarean)

Lesson 11 - Postpartum Disease

Lesson 12 - Neonatal Care: Birth to Six Months

Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course besides an interest in responsible breeding practices that promote the health of breeding dogs and their puppies.

Text and Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance"• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for Veterinary Assistants.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]