VTSC 3405 - Pain Medicine

Institution:

Becker College - Closed

Subject:

Description:

This short course in pain medicine, offered as an elective to Veterinary Science majors, covers the following topics about pain: physiology, assessment, ethical and societal issues, farm animal issues, drug treatments, non-pharmacological treatments, alternative treatments (physical therapy/acupuncture). The veterinary technician will learn skills that will enhance his/her ability to recognize pain and to advocate for the patients. Prerequisites: VTSC1200/2500 or by permission of Instructor. A grade of C or better is required for graduation in the Veterinary Science program.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.becker.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 523-2537

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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