VTSC 1101 - Clinical Veterinary Experience I

Institution:

Becker College - Closed

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Description:

Lecture and laboratory introduce the role of the veterinary technician. Medical terminology, principles of animal behavior, basic nursing care, client communication, medical record keeping and career choices are discussed in lecture. Laboratories include animal restraint and handling, nursing skills, physical exams and clinical rotations through the Becker Veterinary Clinic. Students are responsible for completing a kennel duty rotation. Students are required to have a lab coat, name tag, and stethoscope. These may be purchased through the College at a reduced cost or students may provide their own, approved by the course director. Open only to Veterinary Technology and Science and Pre-Vet students. A grade of C (73%) or better is required in both lecture and lab for graduation from the Veterinary Technology and Science programs. Prerequisite OR corequisite: BIOL 1005

Credits:

4.00

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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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