| Each extern will be expected to complete the clinical competency checklist on the first and last day of their externship. |
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Beginner
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Intermediate
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Advanced
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Clinical Reasoning
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| S.O.A.P. | |||
| Formulating a Problem List | |||
| Formulating Differential Diagnoses | |||
| Formulating a Plan | |||
| Adjusting Plan for Inpatients | |||
| Understanding of Basic Pathophysiology | |||
| Drug Dose Calculations | |||
| Choosing Antimicrobial Therapy |
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Beginner
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Intermediate
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Advanced
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Business Skills
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| Client Communication | |||
| Familiarity with AVImark | |||
| Interpersonal Skills w/ Staff |
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Beginner
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Intermediate
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Advanced
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Procedures
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| PCV | |||
| Blood Glucose | |||
| CBC | |||
| Chemistry Panels | |||
| Urinalysis | |||
| ELISA tests | |||
| Ear Cytology | |||
| FNA Cytology and Technique | |||
| Jugular Blood Collection | |||
| Cephalic Blood Collection | |||
| Medial Saphenous Blood Collection | |||
| IV Catheter Placement | |||
| Doppler Blood Pressure | |||
| Cystocentesis | |||
| Abdominocentesis | |||
| Surgical Care of Abcessess | |||
| Nail Trim | |||
| Bandage Application | |||
| Abdominal Ultrasound | |||
| Echocardiography | |||
| ECG (Biolog and Lead II) | |||
| SQ Fluid Administration | |||
| Eye Exam | |||
| Induce Anesthesia | |||
| Monitor Anesthesia | |||
| Anesthesia Recovery | |||
| Auscultation: Lungs, GI | |||
| Auscultation: Cardiac | |||
| Orogastric Tube Feeding | |||
| Urinary Catheter Placement |
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Beginner
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Intermediate
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Advanced
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Common Feline Surgeries
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| OHE | |||
| Neuter | |||
| Laser Declaw | |||
| Colectomy | |||
| Cystotomy | |||
| Mass Removal | |||
| Suture Technique | |||
| Esophagostomy Tube Placement | |||
| PU | |||
| Thyroidectomy | |||
| Tooth Extraction | |||
| Dental Prophylaxis | |||
| Skin Biopsy | |||
| Liver Biopsy | |||
| Exploratory Laparotomy |
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Beginner
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Intermediate
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Advanced
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Common Feline Diseases
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| Hyperthyroidism | |||
| Diabetes Mellitus, DKA | |||
| Cardiomyopathy (esp. HCM) | |||
| Kidney Insufficiency | |||
| Chronic or Acute Renal Failure | |||
| FLUTD (Idiopathic Cystitis) | |||
| Urolithiasis / Urethral Obstruction | |||
| Hepatic Lipidosis | |||
| Cholangitis / Cholangiohepatitis Complex | |||
| Triaditis | |||
| Anemia (Causes of) | |||
| FIP | |||
| Hypertension (Causes of, Tx) | |||
| Histoplasmosis | |||
| FIV | |||
| FeLV | |||
| Flea Hypersensitivity (FAD) | |||
| Food Allergy | |||
| Stomatitis | |||
| Heartworm Disease | |||
| Megacolon | |||
| PKD / Amyloidosis (breeds) |