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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
The veterinary technician student will be instructed in writing, speaking, and understanding medical terminology.
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3.00 Credits
A systems approach to studying the anatomy and physiology of domestic animals will be used. Students will learn the normal physiology of the tissues, skeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, blood, respiratory, and urinary systems. Species differences will be introduced.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of VTEC 1120. A systems approach to studying the anatomy and physiology of domestic animals will be used. Students will learn the normal physiology of the integument, muscle, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and special senses systems. Species differences will be introduced.
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1.00 Credits
A systems approach to studying the anatomy and physiology of domestic animals will be used. Students will learn the normal physiology of each organ system as well as the gross and microscopic anatomy. Species differences will be introduced.
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2.00 Credits
Students will explore the areas of hematology, cytology, and urology. They will learn basic diagnostic tests commonly used in veterinary clinics. Laboratory safety and quality control will be covered. Common diseases affecting laboratory results in large, small, and exotic species will be discussed. VTEC majors only.
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1.00 Credits
This laboratory will include the demonstration and use of many diagnostic tests used in the veterinary clinic. Knowledge from VTEC1210 will be used by the student to understand the basis of these tests. The diagnostic tests will include CBC, hematocrit, differentials urinalysis, and preparation for cytology. The student should gain an appreciation for the limits of each test, safety and quality control, and interpretation of the results. VTEC majors only.
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3.00 Credits
Provides the student with a working knowledge of the need for appropriate use and dispensing of medication in all levels in veterinary medicine. Emphasis is placed on the veterinary technician role as the student learns the principles of drug actions, drug groups, inventory management, dosage calculation, dispensing, adverse drug reactions, and proper storage and disposal.
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2.00 Credits
Students will be instructed on x-ray production and ultrasonography imaging, radiation safety and how to produce quality radiographs. Other subject areas include film processing, developing technique charts, exposure factors, and appreciate clinical indications for performing ultrasound. Must be 18 years or older and meet special conditions for course.
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1.00 Credits
Students will expand upon knowledge gained in VTEC1320. Students will demonstrate safety, positioning animals correctly for x-rays, and taking good quality x-rays. Students will also develop a technique chart and figure exposure factors and will demonstrate how to use and maintain the ultrasound machine.
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3.00 Credits
Students will learn various restraint techniques, nursing skills, and common diseases associated with small animals. Students will become acquainted with how to restrain small animals, recognize common clinical signs of ill animals, common tests used for diagnosis, treatments, and how to medicate small animals. Students will also learn how to provide assistance to the veterinarian, and safety will be emphasized.
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