CDE Handbook - Florida FFA Association

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Competitor’s Name Chapter Judge’s Signature
Preliminary History and Initial Exam with vital signs.
(Time: 12 minutes)
Possible
Points
1. Introduced self and position in professional manner. 2
2. Determined and record the following information by
questioning owner and/or proper procedure or observation
of patient.
a. Verified owner’s name, address and phone numbers 2
b. Pet’s name 2
c. Color and Species 2
d. Determined breed/dominant breed of pet. 2
e. Age/birth date 2
f. Sex (neutered or spayed) 2
g. Date of visit 2
h. Determined reason for visit during conversation and
2
properly noted on chart using least amount of space.
3. Described temperature taking procedure (or performed
if animal available), then read thermometer and recorded
2
results within .2 degrees.
4. Described pulse taking procedure (or performed if animal
available), and recorded results.
5. Described respiration taking procedure (or performed if
animal available) and recorded results.
6. Obtained weight using scale and recorded. 2
7. File completed legibly. 2
8. Excused themselves from exam room in a friendly manner,
indicating Veterinarian would be right in.
TOTAL POINTS 30
2
2
2
Veterinary Assisting CDE
Allocated
Points
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Time Completed In
Florida FFA Career Development Event Handbook 165