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2.00 Credits
2 semester hours The student completes 200 hours of work experience under the supervision of a veterinarian or certified veterinary technician in a clinical setting. The externship will allow the student to apply the conceptual knowledge and technical skills learned in the classroom. Essential skills will be evaluated by the clinical supervisor and only checked off after they are satisfactorily completed under standardized guidelines; "C" or higher . Corequisite : VAS* 150
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2.00 Credits
2 semester hours This course is designed to give students in the Veterinary Technology Program "hands-on" experience with small,large and laboratory animals. Basic animal husbandry topics discussed include breed differentiation, clinical nutrition, behavior, and species restraint techniques. Prerequisites: ENG* 063 and ENG* 073 or satisfactory scores on placement tests. Fall
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours This course is an introduction to veterinary science. The profession and employment opportunities for veterinary technicians are presented. The principles of animal health and the prevention of disease are stressed. Common illnesses, vaccination protocols, basic nutrition and animal reproduction are discussed. Prerequisites: ENG* 063 and ENG* 073 or satisfactory scores on placement tests. Fall
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours This course is intended to introduce the student to office procedures and business practices related to private veterinary practices. Topics include reception techniques, telephone etiquette, management of medical records, billing procedures, scheduling of appointments, inventory control, computer use, and staff management. Prerequisites: ENG* 063 and ENG* 073 or satisfactory scores on placement tests. Spring
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours (3 class hours/2 laboratory hours) This course will introduce the student to small animal nursing procedures including laboratory animals. Included topics will be restraint, physical examinations, medical and surgical nursing techniques and emergency care. The importance of client education and the role of the veterinary technician in the clinical setting will be stressed. Prerequisites: VET* 100 and 101. Field trips required. Rabies vaccines must be completed prior to starting class. Spring
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours (3 class hours/2 laboratory hours) This course will be an overview of the technical aspects of large animal veterinary care. Emphasis will be on large animal handling, restraint and medication. In addition, common medical conditions, routine large animal care and preventive health will be discussed. Prerequisites: VET* 100 and 101. Field trips required. Spring
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours (3 class hours/3 laboratory hours) This course is the first of a two part series designed to provide students with a broad foundation of the structure and function of the major animal species for students intending to pursue a career as a Veterinary Technician or continue on with their education in veterinary science or a related field. Beginning with basic chemistry, the body's three major levels of organization (cells, tissues, and organs) provide the foundation for a systematic investigation of the structure and function of the animal body, for the most common species seen in veterinary practice, including companion animals, livestock, avian, laboratory animals and exotics. The laboratory component will allow students to gain experience with the tools and techniques used to study the body on a macroscopic and microscopic level. Students will measure and assess physiological parameters used to evaluate the major organ systems and investigate the connections between the study of anatomy and physiology with clinical veterinary medical and surgical practice. Prerequisite: BIO* 115 Human Biology or BIO* 121 General Biology
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours (3 class hours/3 laboratory hours) This course is the second part of a two part series designed to provide students with a broad foundation of the structure and function of the major animal species for students intending to pursue a career as a Veterinary Technician or continue on with their education in veterinary science or a related field. A continuation of topics from Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology I including: organ systems of the body and their mutual interdependence, homeostasis and regulation (chemical, hormonal, neuro-endocrine), the biochemistry of how cells obtain energy from food, reproduction and the inheritance of physical characteristics. The connection between the study of anatomy and physiology with clinical veterinary medical surgical practice will be emphasized. Prerequisite: VET* 201
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours (2 class hours/3 laboratory hours) A study of veterinary clinical laboratory procedures including specimen collection, hematology, cytology, blood chemistry, urinalysis, and necropsy technique. Immunology and serology will also be discussed. Field trips will be required to collect samples for lab. Prerequisites: MED* 125 and VET* 151.
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1.00 Credits
1 semester hour (1 class hour/1 laboratory hour) The principles of radiation and its uses in patient diagnostics are presented as well as the technical skills needed to perform radiological procedures. Alternative imaging techniques are also included. The dog and cat are primarily used in the laboratory. Prerequisites: MED* 125, VET* 151, 201, 202, and 280. VET* 230 and 212 must be taken concurrently. Fall
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