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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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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the uses, care, housing, and diseases of laboratory and exotic animal species is provided, both in commercial usage and in the home/pet environment. Emphasis is on the mammalian species, with information also provided concerning reptiles and birds. The course includes hands-on laboratory training in animal handling and restraint along with training in blood collection, drug dosing and administration, anesthesia, and related techniques. Students will be assigned dates to be responsible for the care of all vivarian animals kept by the Veterinary Technology Department. 2 hour lecture, 2 hours lab.
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3.00 Credits
This course consists of one lecture hour per week on preparation for the comprehensive examination and the Veterinary Technician National Examination. One hour lecture and two hours of lab per week will involve actual or developed veterinary clinical activities that faculty present for students to work through. The final examination for this course will be the Veterinary Technology Program Comprehensive Examination that students must pass with a 70% or better to successfully complete this course. Students must have successfully completed all required veterinary technology courses or be concurrently enrolled to take this course. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
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1.00 Credits
The course covers office procedures that a veterinary technician would be expected to participate in when working in a veterinary situation. Topics covered include medical records, computerized recordkeeping, veterinary ethics, telephone communications, and working relationships in the veterinary hospital. 2 hours lecture.
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0.50 Credits
Lecture material will cover the bovine, porcine, ovine, caprine, and equine species and poultry in basic disciplines of anatomy, physiology, parasitology, pharmacology, toxicology, nutrition, infectious diseases, metabolic diseases, reporduction, surgery, diagnostic imaging, dentistry, and reporduction. Laboratory sessions include practical application of techniques commonly performed in large animal practices. This course is required for the Veterinary Aide Certificate Program. It is an elective for students in the Veterinary Technology Program who wish to acquire more large animal skills. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
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0.50 Credits
This lecture/lab course is similar to Large Animal Techniques I; however, it will consist of advanced laboratory work with different large animal clinical procedures and surgeries that will be domonstrated. Procedures will be practiced by the students that they will utilize in large animal practice. 1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab.
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3.00 Credits
(3 hours of UW Transferable Elective) Topics in this course include a brief review of chemical principles relevant to nutrition; classification of nutrients and feeds; basic anatomy and physiology of the digestive systems of domestic animals; basic nutritive processes including ingestion, digestion, absorption, circulation, metabolism, and excretion; specific feeding programs for various classes of cattle, swine, horses, and companion animals. Basic ration formulations for beef cattle and small animals are stressed as are other species on a comparative basis. Students cannot earn credit for both VTTK 2900 and ANSC 2900. 3 hours lecture.
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3.00 Credits
This course consists of 240 hours of work experience during which the student works in a veterinary or veterinary-related institution that has been approved by the instructor. Evaluation forms are completed by the cooperating establishment. The instructor must have information identifying the site for the completion of VTTK 2950 five working days prior to the start date for Clinical Experience III. This course is offered for S/U grade only.
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