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2.00 Credits
Canine and Feline Nutrition Pre: Communications Proficiency Co: This course is designed to introduce and familiarize the pet care professional student with the many aspects of canine and feline nutrition. Areas to be discussed include the canine and feline digestive system, the nutrients and their functions involved with pet nutrition, analyzing the 4 types of pet foods, feeding a raw, natural diet and feeding dogs and cats at different stages of their life. (2 hours of lecture per week)
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2.00 Credits
Ethics and Law for Pet Care Professionals Pre: Communications Proficiency Co: This course is designed to educate the student about the laws and ethical issues relevant to caring for pets in the state of Massachusetts. Areas to be covered include Mass General Laws Chapters 140 and 272, property laws, labor laws, contract law, release forms, liability and bonding, and OSHA regulations for related industries. Ethical issues involving animal welfare and humane practices, breeding, workplace issues, business issues, competition, and client interests will be discussed. (2 hours of lecture per week)
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2.00 Credits
Kennel Hygiene and Maintenance Pre: Communications Proficiency Co: This course is designed to familiarize the student with skills and knowledge necessary to operate and maintain a boarding kennel. Areas to be discussed include correct construction for any size boarding kennel, efficient design, environment control, security, sanitation, feeding and watering, exercising, disease prevention, record keeping, and customer relations. If time permits, the design and operation of a cattery will also be discussed. (2 hours of lecture per week)
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3.00 Credits
Fundamentals of Animal Health Pre: Communications Proficiency Co: This course is designed to inform Grooming/Animal Care Specialists students about various, common health conditions related to dogs and cats. Areas to be discussed include skin and coat diseases and treatments, eye and ear diseases and treatments, parasites and their control, pet first aid, canine and feline CPR, infectious diseases, vaccinations, and diabetes. Students will also learn how to give a dog or cat an injection and administer pill and liquid medications.
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2.00 Credits
Canine Training Pre: ANS102 Co: This course is designed to allow the student to take the information learned in behavior and apply it to training dogs. Skills taught will include puppy temperament testing, preventative puppy training, basic obedience commands, training to modify behavior problems, training for AKC good citizenship title, tracking, and basic agility. The student will be introduced to AKC obedience trails, the degrees and titles, and the classes offered. Students are expected to supply their own dogs for the course. More than one dog may be used. (2 hours of lecture per week)
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2.00 Credits
Fundamentals of Grooming Pre: Communications Proficiency Co: This course is designed to familiarize the Animal Care Specialist with all the tools available for grooming dogs and cats. These tools include brushes, combs, dematting tools, nail clippers, scissors, thinning shears, electric clippers, clipper blades, and muzzles. The different coat types will be discussed, as well as which tools do best with which coat types. The student will also become familiar with the numerous shampooing, conditioning, dematting, and styling products available on the market. The student will be taught the skills of brushing, combing, dematting, washing, drying, ear care, foot grooming, and nail clipping. Safety and restraint while performing these skills will also be emphasized. (1 hour of lecture and 6 hours of lab per week)
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2.00 Credits
Herpetology for Pet Care Professionals Pre: Communications Proficiency Co: A study of the snakes, lizards, and turtles commonly found as pets with an emphasis on proper environment, housing, nutrition, and disease diagnosis and prevention. Social habits and handling techniques will also be explored. (2 hours of lecture per week)
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to Small Mammals in the Laboratory and Home Pre: Communications Proficiency Co: Introduces students to the care and husbandry of small mammals. Discusses use of small mammals in laboratory settings and as pets. Informs students of regulatory requirements involved with housing significant numbers of small mammals.
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3.00 Credits
Avian Science for Pet Care Professionals Pre: Communications Proficiency Co: A study of the categories, varieties, and characteristics of pet birds with an emphasis on proper housing, health issues, nutritional needs, grooming requirements, and handling techniques.
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3.00 Credits
Alternative Therapies a Veterinary Perspective Pre: Communications Proficiency Co: This is a survey course to introduce animal care workers to the concepts and modalities of alternative medicine currently available for animals. Topics to be covered include: homeopathy, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, chiropractic, flower essences, herbal medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, Ayurvedic medicine and therapeutic touch modalities. Fundamental principles and theories of each modality will be discussed.
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