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  • SPN 253: Spanish Reading

    3.00 Credits
    Jefferson College

    Prerequisite: SPN201 or equivalent skills Spanish Reading students will expand their reading skills and vocabulary and will be introduced to Hispanic literature. This course will partially fulfill the humanities requirement for the Associate of Arts degree. Note: Many transfer institutions require three semesters of foreign language. (D)
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  • VAT 101: Introduction to Veterinary Technology

    3.00 Credits
    Jefferson College

    Prerequisite: Admission to Veterinary Technology program Introduction to Veterinary Technology orients students to career management as veterinary technicians and provides comprehensive instruction in professional ethics, electronic communications, business management, and public health interest. (F)
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  • VAT 102: The Veterinary Profession

    5.00 Credits
    Jefferson College

    Prerequisite: None The Veterinary Profession is designed to provide instruction in the functions of all members of the veterinary health care team and familiarize the student with the legal issues involved in these functions and in the veterinary practice. Also included is information about the serious safety topics facing veterinary professionals. Students are also instructed in basic communication and reception skills that are required in a small animal veterinary practice. A laboratory session provides experience in concepts taught in the classroom. (D)
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  • VAT 103: Animal Care

    5.00 Credits
    Jefferson College

    Prerequisite: None Animal Care introduces the student to techniques in basic handling and restraint needed to assist the veterinarian or veterinary technician in various clinical situations. The student is instructed in recognition of vital signs of animals and infectious diseases that cause deviation of these signs. Also included are tasks specific to veterinary assistants that include bathing and grooming, wound care, prescription filling, and basic nutrition. A laboratory session provides hands-on animal experience and practice of various techniques relevant to the profession of veterinary assistant. (D)
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  • VAT 106: Applied Pharmacology

    3.00 Credits
    Jefferson College

    Prerequisites: VAT101 and VAT113 with a grade of "C" or betterApplied Pharmacology provides the principles of pharmacy management, record keeping, and classification of drugs. This course also covers pharmacological concepts applicable to veterinary medicine, prescriptions, preparation of medication for dispensing, administration of medication, and interaction of drugs within various animal species. (S)
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  • VAT 107: Hospital Care

    5.00 Credits
    Jefferson College

    Prerequisites: Completion of VAT102 and VAT103 with a grade of "C" or betterHospital Care instructs the veterinary assistant student in basic maintenance and disinfection of all facets of a small animal veterinary hospital and care of veterinary medical equipment. Included are the instruction of use of practice logs, and identification and sterilization of instruments used in a practice. A laboratory session provides practice of the various techniques taught in the classroom. (D)
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  • VAT 108: Clinical Applications

    5.00 Credits
    Jefferson College

    Prerequisites: Completion of VAT102 and VAT103 with a grade of "C" or betterClinical Applications prepares the veterinary assistant student for actual duties involved in specific areas in the hospital. Included are instruction in sample collection, laboratory testing, radiology, administration of medication, and other tasks specific for nursing care and the surgical patient. A laboratory session is included to allow the student hands-on practice of techniques with live animals. (D)
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  • VAT 113: Principles of Clinical Medicine I

    4.00 Credits
    Jefferson College

    Prerequisite: Admission to Veterinary Technology program Principles of Clinical Medicine I provides the student with a focus on practical veterinary nursing. Topics include medical terminology, elementary animal care, small animal and avian nutrition, medical math, and animal behavior. A laboratory session for this course provides hands-on animal experience. (F)
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  • VAT 114: Principles of Clinical Medicine II

    4.00 Credits
    Jefferson College

    Prerequisites: VAT101 and VAT113 with a grade of "C"or better Principles of Clinical Medicine II further prepares the student for employment as a veterinary technician intern by providing the basics in medical and surgical nursing. Also introduced are areas of clinical pathology that include basic parasitology, hematology, and urinalysis. A laboratory session is included to provide practice for techniques learned in the classroom. (S)
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  • VAT 199: Veterinary Technology Internship

    5.00 Credits
    Jefferson College

    Prerequisites: VAT101, VAT106, VAT113, and VAT114 with a grade of "C" or betterVeterinary Technology Internship is a summer course that enables students to become acquainted with and more proficient in day-to-day clinical experiences under the direct supervision of cooperating veterinarians. A total of 420 clock hours is required for the technician internship. (Su)
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