V T 56 - Animal Management & Clinical Skills II

Institution:

Foothill College

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Description:

Intended for the pre-clinical training of veterinary technology students and unregistered veterinary assistants. Survey of basic responsibilities and technical duties of veterinary technicians. Clinical nutrition and feeding of the dog and cat. Reproductive anatomy and physiology of the dog and cat including common reproductive disorders. Companion animal grooming. First aid. Instruction and practical experience in the basic principles and techniques of radiography, electrocardiography; venipuncture and blood collection technique; insertion and troubleshooting of intravenous catheters. Patient examination and assessment. Bandaging, casting, and splinting. Hands-on experience performing and assisting with routine clinical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including dermatologic and ophthalmologic procedures, blood and urine collection and other routine veterinary clinical procedures. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory, one hour internet research, one hour open skills laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.foothill.edu

Phone Number:

(650) 949-7777

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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