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2.00 Credits
This course provides instruction to safely produce diagnostic radiographic and ultrasound images. Topics will also include basic principles of advanced imaging. Laboratories introduce students to techniques to position and prepare dogs, cats and horses for radiographic and ultrasound studies. 2 hours lecture, 2 hour lab.
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1.00 Credits
First-year students spend a minimum of 40 hours at a veterinary clinic of their choice, approved by the instructor. The emphasis of this course will be on observation of the normal workings of a veterinary practice. Course requirements can be fulfilled at any time or times that do not conflict with regular semester courses, such as winter interim session, spring break, summer, or weekends during the regular semester. This course must be completed before the beginning of the third semester in veterinary technology. The instructor must have information identifying the site for the completion of VTTK 2510 five working days prior to the start date for Clinical Experience I.
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1.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Clinical Experience I, but emphasizes hands-on experience by the student. A minimum of 120 hours must be spent at a veterinary clinic of the student's choice, approved by the instructor. Course requirements can be fulfilled at any time or times that do not conflict with regular semester courses, such as summer, winter interim session, spring break, or weekends during the regular semester. This course can be taken at the same clinic as Clinical Experience I. The requirements cannot be completed concurrently with Clinical Experience I, and must be completed before Clinical Experience III. The instructor must have information identifying the site for the completion of VTTK 2520 five working days prior to the start date for Clinical Experience II.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation and expansion of VTTK-1550. Instruction and experience will continue in practical aspects of veterinary surgical and medical nursing. All diagnosing and surgery will be performed by a staff veterinarian. Both large and small animals are used for laboratory sessions. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
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2.00 Credits
This course will focus on learning and applying techniques in preventive care, periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics and dental radiology appropriate for veterinary technicians. The student will acquire knowledge of dental diseases, diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic technique and equipment. 1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab.
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2.00 Credits
This is a lecture and laboratory course which provides instruction in the fundamentals of microorganisms and their role in disease production. Laboratory exercises introduce the student to the techniques utilized in the identification of bacterial, fungal, and viral veterinary pathogens. 3 hours a week for 8 weeks lecture, 2 hours a week for 16 weeks lab.
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2.00 Credits
Instruction is provided in the basic principles of infection, including etiologic agents, pathogenicity, laboratory diagnostics and host's immune response. Much of the course consists of descriptions of infectious diseases of veterinary and zoonotic importance. Topics covering the use and prevention of infectious agents which may be employed as weapons in bio-terrorism are also included. The laboratory portion of the course will allow students to utilize the knowledge acquired in the lecture portion of the course to assist with vaccinations of large and small animals that are necessary to prevent infectious diseases in those animals. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
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3.00 Credits
The study of anatomy and physiology is essential for animal health care providers. Presentation of comparative gross and microscopic anatomy and physiology between species (canine, feline, equine, bovine, and others) is provided in multiple formats. Demonstration of location, variation and function of the tissues and organs is utilized to introduce the clinical relevance of structures and functions of the body. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of the VTTK-2610 course. It will focus on the causes, clinical appearance, treatment, and handling of noninfectious diseases in domestic animals, both companion and livestock. The areas of instruction to be covered include traumatic, metabolic, nutritional, immune mediated, neoplastic, congenital, toxicological, and physical causes of noninfectious diseases. The laboratory portion of the course will allow students to interact with patients thus allowing them to observe diagnosing of disease and all surgery will be performed by a veterinarian. This course is required for the completion of the A.A.S. degree program in Veterinary Technology. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
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1.00 Credits
This lecture/laboratory course provides instruction in measurement of the chemical constituents of various body fluids, particularly serum and plasma. The relationships of the test results with organ function in health and disease are stressed. Prerequisite: VTTK 1630 with a grade of "C" or better. 1 hour lecture plus scheduled lab sessions.
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