VET 232 - Anesthesia and Diagnostic Imaging

Institution:

Jefferson State Community College

Subject:

Veterinary Technology

Description:

4 semester hours Prerequisite: Student must have completed VET 110, 112, 114, 120, 122, 124 and 126 unless special arrangements have been made with the Program. (Lec 3 hrs, Clin 3 hrs) This course introduces the student to principles of anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and safety. Topics include an introduction to anesthesia, patient evaluation and preparation, pre-anesthetic considerations, local anesthesia, assessing the depth of general anesthesia, injectable anesthetic drugs, inhalation anesthesia, introduction to radiography, the radiograph machine, darkroom, radiographic films, general principles of positioning, radiographic protocol, safety measures, technique charts, quality control, introduction to ultrasonography, patient preparation, and equipment controls; required clinical tasks will be completed in an approved clinical site. Upon course completion, the student should be able to properly anesthetize and monitor animals under anesthesia, develop a technique chart, and apply the care and knowledge necessary to produce good quality radiographs and observe safety measures. Student must work a minimum of 20 hours per week in an approved Clinical Site to complete required clinical tasks.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jeffstateonline.com

Phone Number:

(205) 853-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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