VET 124 - Clinical Procedures and Pathology

Institution:

Jefferson State Community College

Subject:

Veterinary Technology

Description:

4 semester hours Prerequisite: Student must have complete VET 110, 112, and 114 unless special arrangement have been made with the Program (Lec 3 hrs, Clin 3 hrs) This course introduces students to common laboratory techniques and diagnostic methods. Students will begin developing laboratory skills with an emphasis in the areas of urology and hematology. Topics of study include the basic laboratory, hematology, bone marrow and blood cytology, urinalysis, clinical chemistry, function tests of the liver, kidney, pancreas, and thyroid, diagnostic cytology, and post mortem examinations; required clinical tasks will be completed in an approved clinical site. The study of medical vocabulary is continued from VET 112. Upon course completion, the student should be able to understand the physiological basis used for diagnostic testing and to perform the laboratory procedures outlined in the course material. 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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