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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Students may complete technical electives for which they have written prior approval of the department chairperson.
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2.00 Credits
This course covers infectious and noninfectious disease of companion animals. Topics include the etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. The role of the veterinary technician in educating the public on common diseases and their clinical signs is discussed. This course is part of the College's competitive admissions programs and is therefore excluded from the tuition free Senior Citizen Tuition Policy. Prerequisites: VET 101 and VET 102
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3.00 Credits
This course, the second of two courses, provides basic background in veterinary pathology and covers theory and techniques in urinalysis, cytology, parasitology, mycology, and toxicology. Practical application of laboratory skills and use of diagnostic equipment are taught in the clinical session. This course is part of the College's competitive admissions programs and is therefore excluded from the tuition free Senior Citizen Tuition Policy. Prerequisite: VET 140
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview into the study of laboratory and exotic animals. Topics include husbandry, nutritional requirements, common diseases, and nursing care. Laboratory sessions provide hands-on training in restraint, drug administration, sample collection, and other nursing techniques. This course is part of the College's competitive admissions programs and is therefore excluded from the tuition free Senior Citizen Tuition Policy. Pre-requisite: VET 140
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3.00 Credits
This course provides theoretical and technical skills in companion animal medical nursing. Topics include basic animal care and first aid, physical examination, administration of medication, nutrition, disinfecting/cleaning, bandaging, and fluid therapy. Clinical sessions provide the student hands-on experience with nursing concepts learned during lecture. This course is part of the College's competitive admissions programs and is therefore excluded from the tuition free Senior Citizen Tuition Policy. Pre-requisite: VET 140
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3.00 Credits
This course provides theoretical and technical skills in companion and exotic animal surgical and anesthesia nursing. Topics include sterile technique, surgical and monitoring equipment, common surgical procedures, dentistry, and wound management. Anesthesiology is discussed, including drugs, patient preparation, monitoring, and post- operative care of the patient. Clinical sessions provide the student hands-on experience with concepts learned during lecture. This course is part of the College's competitive admissions programs and is therefore excluded from the tuition free Senior Citizen Tuition Policy. Prerequisites: VET 220 and VET 221 and VET 210 and VET 223
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2.00 Credits
This course focuses on health and disease of food animals and equine. This course introduces concepts in behavior, husbandry, and health management. Common diseases, including internal and external parasites, will be discussed including diagnostics, therapy, vaccination protocols and anthelmintic schedules. This course is part of the College's competitive admissions programs and is therefore excluded from the tuition free Senior Citizen Tuition Policy. Prerequisite: VET 140
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3.00 Credits
This course provides theoretical and practical information needed to produce diagnostic radiographs on a wide variety of species, including dogs, cats, horses and exotics. Other topics include patient/staff safety, ultrasonography, contrast studies, and digital radiography. Clinical sessions provide the student hands-on experience with concepts learned during lecture. This course is part of the College's competitive admissions programs and is therefore excluded from the tuition free Senior Citizen Tuition Policy. Prerequisites: VET 220 and VET 221 and VET 210 and VET 223
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the medical, anesthetic, and surgical nursing of the food animal and equine patient. This course introduces concepts in drug administration, surgical procedures, including anesthesia and fluid therapy, patient preparation and monitoring, and wound management. The importance of effective history taking, medical record documentation, physical examination will be reinforced. Clinical rotations will provide an opportunity for the student to perform techniques required of the veterinary technician in large animal practice. This course is part of the College's competitive admissions programs and is therefore excluded from the tuition free Senior Citizen Tuition Policy. Prerequisites: VET 220 and VET 221 and VET 210 and VET 223
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1.00 Credits
This course covers areas such as the physical exam, triage, hospitalized patient critical care, and emergencies as well as other segments of care. It includes challenging assignments that will require the student to utilize critical thinking skills, along with new concepts and knowledge acquired through the course materials. This course is part of the College's competitive admissions programs and is therefore excluded from the tuition free Senior Citizen Tuition Policy. Prerequisites: VET 235 and VET 222 and VET 240
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