Is a National Tipping Point Study Needed to Improve Our Credentialing System?

Case Study

Fear-free Certificate Level 1, Veterinary Technician Program

Appalachian State University

CREDENTIAL TITLE

Fear-free Certificate Level 1, Veterinary Technician Program

CREDENTIAL LEVEL

Undergraduate

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Veterinarian

CREDIT/NON-CREDIT # OF CREDITS (IF CREDIT BEARING)

0

INCREMENTAL CREDENTIALING FRAMEWORK APPROACHES

 Partner As You Go
Specialize As You Go
Learn As You Go
Stack As You Go
Transfer As You Go
Retro As You Go

Top Competencies/Learning Outcomes

As a Fear Free Certified Professional, you will:

  • Reduce or remove anxiety triggers that can cause pets to become fearful at home, in transport, and at the veterinary hospital
  • Help owners deliver calm pets to your hospital
  • Enhance the quality of medicine in your practice
  • Increase compliance
  • Improve safety for the veterinary team

Credential Components

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