Does this look like a good idea?

[Cataholic]

Megan,
I didn't read the link. LOL. I will share with you that my personal experience is that online courses take a lot of dedication, kind of like working from home. I don't think everyone is cut out to do either. I have also 'heard', but, not lately, that some online programs aren't as widely recognized as your typical brick and mortar type courses.

I would stick where you are, and get finished. Just my $.02.

[emily_the_spoiled]

Hi Megan,

Here is the website for the Vet Tech association

http://www.navta.net/

I would say before making any decisions about changing programs I would check with the association to see about the recognition and accrediation of the Penn Foster program (like Johanna suggested).

[CathyBogart]

Also, check out the statistics for their students' pass rates on the board exams. I had two vet tech schools to choose from...one with a 65% pass rate on the state boards and one that has had a 100% pass rate for the last nine years. Guess which one I chose?

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Here's the link to the NAVTA accrediation page. Penn Foster is on the list. =]

http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/v...ms/arizona.asp

ETA: I did notice they have a provisional accrediation. Hmm. Comments?

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Also, this is straight from the Penn Foster website...

"Penn Foster College's Veterinary Technician Associate Degree is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) as a program for educating veterinary technicians."

[emily_the_spoiled]

Here is the definition of provisional accreditation:

Provisional Accreditation – Provisional accreditation is granted to new programs in veterinary technology where students have not completed the entire curriculum and/or the programs have not produced sufficient numbers of graduates to adequately assess outcomes. Programs may remain on provisional accreditation for a period not to exceed five years. A classification of provisional accreditation is not punitive. Graduates of a provisionally accredited program are graduates of an AVMA-accredited program.

As CathyBogart suggested, check out their exam pass rates also.

But this is good to find out all this information before investing the time and money to enroll and then find out.

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Forgot to mention that the school I'm at now doesn't offer a vet program. I'm merely here with the intentions of getting some basic classes done to help lead me into vet. medicine. If I want any type of degree in vet. medicine, I have to transfer.

[Karen]

Oh, okay - we didn't know your current school doesn't have a vet tech program. How does the school handle the in-person training a vet tech needs? Do they have vets that will do internships, etc? So much of being a vet tech is hands-on stuff, that's why I am asking!