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National Certifications, Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
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Essential Safety IRC(s)
For this program area, students must (1) be prepared to take and (2) be provided with an opportunity to achieve at least one of the listed Essential Safety Credentials.
| Certification | Certifying Organization |
|---|---|
| OSHA 10/30 | OSHA |
Essential Industry IRC(s)
All programs must (1) prepare all students in the program to take, and (2) provide an opportunity for them to achieve, at least one essential credential.
- Credentials on the essential list are included based on the following criteria:
- The certification must have high-value currency in the market, which can be gained through various processes including transparency initiatives, general awareness, endorsements and validations, regulations, hiring policies and practices, and/or procedures that can be used to translate the credential into academic credit.
- Must lead to improved hiring outcomes and/or increased earnings for students who attain the credential.
- Credentials required for employment in program field must be included.
| Certification | Certifying Organization |
|---|---|
| Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) | National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America |
| Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) | Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) |
Supplemental IRC(s)
Programs may choose to differentiate and expand upon their program by offering additional credentials.
Credentials listed as Supplemental/Specialized may include:
- Credentials that are endorsed by local or regional industry associations or workforce boards.
- Must be attainable for students in the program who master the competencies outlined in the relevant Career Technical Education Framework such as an advanced/stacked credential above the essentials.
- May be equipment, tool, software or process specific if valued by industry.
| Certification | Certifying Organization |
|---|---|
| Veterinary CPR | RECOVER |
| Pet First Aid & CPR | PetTech |
| Fear Free Veterinary | Fear Free |
| Fear Free Avian | Fear Free |
| Fear Free Equestrian | Fear Free |
| NAVC Human-Animal Bond | North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) |
| NAVC Pet Nutrition Coach | NAVC |
| Cat Friendly Veterinary Advocate | American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) |
| Veterinary Infection Preventionists | Rescue/Virox Animal Health |
| Vibrac Dental Ambassador | Vibrac |
| FFA Greenhand Degree | FFA Degree Program |