Cooperative Education Course Personalized Placement Learning Plan Components
Course	Biology, Grade 11, College Preparation, SBI3C The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12, 2000
Credit Value	1
Description of the Placement Situation
The placement is in a medium-sized animal hospital with four veterinarians supported by a team of technicians that treat a variety of domestic and exotic pets including cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, ferrets, snakes, prairie dogs, hedgehogs, guinea pigs, turtles, iguanas, and many more species. This hospital provides a wide range of diagnostic options and veterinary services including laboratory diagnostics, radiology, electrocardiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy. Boarding facilities are available for virtually every pet. A full range of pet care products, heartworm and flea prevention, prescription diets, speciality diets, and supplies designed for exotic pets are also available. The student will assist the vet technicians and the veterinarians and care for the animals at the hospital by cleaning their cages, feeding them, weighing them, and recording information on their charts. The student will assist with developing X-rays, preparing stain mounts, sterilizing instruments, and preparing instrument and gown packs. The student will observe animal examinations and a wide variety of surgical procedures.
Credit Value of Cooperative Education Course 2

Related Course Expectations
Scientific Investigation Skills SIS.01 • demonstrate an understanding of safety practices consistent with Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) legislation by selecting and applying appropriate techniques for handling, storing, and disposing of laboratory materials; SIS.02 • select appropriate instruments and use them effectively and accurately in collecting observations and data; SIS.03 • demonstrate the skills required to plan and carry out investigations, using laboratory equipment safely, effectively, and accurately; SIS.04 • select and use appropriate numeric, symbolic, graphical, and linguistic modes of representation to communicate scientific ideas, plans, and experimental results; SIS.05 • locate, select, analyse, and integrate information on topics under study, working independently and as part of a team, and using appropriate library and electronic research tools, including Internet sites; SIS.06 • compile, organize, and interpret data, using appropriate formats and treatments, including tables, flow charts, graphs, and diagrams; SIS.07 • communicate the procedures and results of investigations and research for specific purposes using data tables and laboratory reports.	Strand: Cellular Biology CBV.01 · demonstrate an understanding of the basic processes of cellular biology, including membrane transport, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, and enzyme activity; CB1.05 - identify cell processes and functions that use facilitated diffusion, osmosis, and active transport; CBV.02 · investigate the factors that influence cellular activity using appropriate laboratory equipment and techniques; CB2.02 - prepare a wet mount of a stained specimen and, using a light microscope, identify some of the organelles of a cell; CB2.04 - perform common laboratory procedures needed for the study of cell processes, using appropriate techniques; CBV.03 · demonstrate an understanding of the importance of cellular processes in their personal lives, as well as in the development and application of biotechnology; CB3.02 - identify medical technologies based on cellular biology that are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders, and describe their benefits; CB3.03 - apply scientific principles in describing and analysing the function of laboratory equipment and techniques used in cell biology.
Strand: Microbiology MBV.01 · demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of various micro-organisms, of their role in the environment, and of their influences on other organisms, including humans; MB1.02 - illustrate the differences between representative bacteria (including Eubacteria and Archeabacteria), protists, viruses, and fungi by comparing their shape, motility, ecological role, and connection to human diseases; MB1.03 - analyse and explain the different methods of reproduction in various types of viruses, monera, and fungi; MB1.05 - demonstrate an understanding of the vital role micro-organisms play in symbiotic relationships; MBV.03 • explain the role of micro-organisms with respect to human health and in technological applications in medicine, industry, and the environment; MB3.01 - evaluate the impact of viral, bacterial, and fungal infections on the health of host organisms, and on humans in particular. Strand: Animal Anatomy and Physiology AAV.01 · demonstrate an understanding of the structure, function, and interactions of the main internal systems of humans and other animals;	AA1.01 - describe the anatomy and physiology of the digestive, circulatory, excretory, respiratory, reproductive, and locomotion systems of humans and one other animal; AA1.02 - explain mechanisms of interaction between animal systems; AA1.03 - explain how the endocrine system and central nervous system help maintain homeostasis; AA1.04 - describe the causes and effects of common disorders of each system; AAV.02 · investigate, with the aid of laboratory procedures, the physiological mechanisms of animal systems that are responsible for the physical health of the individual; AA2.01 - use instruments accurately to collect data; AA2.03 - carry out a dissection, or use a computer-simulated dissection, of a vertebrate to identify organs and establish relationships among structure, function, and health; AAV.03 • demonstrate an understanding of the connections among health, preventive measures, and treatment, and of their social and economic implications; AA3.01 - evaluate the influence of the media on attitudes towards nutrition.
Cooperative Education Expectations
Health and Safety H1 - an understanding of workplace health and safety rules H3 - an understanding of the need for personal protective equipment, including goggles, gloves, boots, and aprons H7 - the procedures for reporting accidents	Rights and Responsibilities R2 - placement-specific workplace health and safety considerations

Employer’s Expectations

The employer expectations are the same as those identified from the related course and the Cooperative Education course.

See relevant learning skills, which are assessed with a rating scale for reporting purposes.

Learning Opportunities at the Placement	Learning Strategies
The student has opportunities to learn about: · safe laboratory practices; · health and safety procedures; · examination procedures; · proper handling of a variety of animals; · health maintenance for a variety of animals; · veterinary pharmacology; · diagnostic equipment and lab procedures; · surgical procedures and post-operative care; · animal nutrition; · zoonotic diseases.	The student learns through: · observation · discussion · demonstration by supervisor · mentoring · research · demonstrations by student

Assessment and Evaluation: Strategies and Scoring Tools

Purpose	Assessment and Evaluation Strategies	Scoring Tools	Expectations	Achievement Chart
Diagnostic	Observation of the student Discussion with the student Employer Performance Assessment Form	Checklist and anecdotal records	Prerequisite skills and knowledge	K/U, T, C, A
Assessment	Observation of the student Discussion with the student Discussion with employer	Checklist and anecdotal records	H1, H3, H7, R2 CBV.02, CB2.02, CB2.04, AAV.01, AA1.01, AA1.02, AA1.03, AA1.04, AAV.02, AAV.01, AA2.03, AAV.03, AA3.01	K/U, A
Evaluation	Survey: Animal Hospital	Rubric	AAV.01, AA1.01, AA1.04	T, A
Evaluation	Survey: Summary	Rubric	AAV.01, AA1.01, AA1.04	C, A
Evaluation	Animal Information Packages	Rubric	CBV.01, CB1.05, CBV.03, CB3.02, CB3.03, MBV.03, MB3.01, AAV.01, AA1.01, AA1.02, AA1.03, AA1.04, AAV.03, AA3.01	K/U, T, C, A
Evaluation	Chart: Diagnosing and Treating Illnesses/Disorders – Equipment/Procedures Study	Rubric	CBV.01, CB1.05, CBV.02, CB2.02, CB2.04, AAV.02, AAV.01, AA2.03	K/U, T, C, A
Evaluation	Presentation: Results of a Study into an Illness/Disorder	Rubric	CBV.01, CB1.05, CBV.02, CB2.02, CB2.04, CBV.03, CB3.02, CB3.03, MBV.01, MB1.02, MB1.03, MB1.05, MBV.03, MB3.01	K/U, T, C, A
Evaluation	Presentation: Oral	Rubric	CBV.01, CB1.05, CBV.02, CB2.02, CB2.04, CBV.03, CB3.02, CB3.03, MBV.03, MB3.01, MBV.01, MB1.02, MB1.03, MB1.05, AAV.01, AA1.01, AA1.02, AA1.03, AA1.04, AAV.03, AA3.01	K/U, C, A