Veterinary Technology, AAS (VT23) (510808)  Degree

This course is designed to provide tools to assist students to acquire skills necessary to achieve academic and professional success in their chosen occupational/ technical program of study. Topics include: Getting off to a Good Start, Learning and Personality Styles, Time and Money Management, Study and Test Taking Skills, Stress Management and Wellness, Communications Skills, Career Exploration, Research Skills, College Campus Knowledge, Memory & Reading Skills, Presentation & Interview Skills, and Group Skills. Effective Fall 2016, students who already have an Associate Degree or higher will be given exemption credit for the COLL 1500 course.

Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer and digital terminology, and usage, operating systems, Internet and digital communication, word processing applications, spreadsheet applications, database applications, and presentation applications.

Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission or Program Instructor Approval Introduces the elements of medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on building familiarity with medical words through knowledge of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Topics include: word origins, word building, abbreviations and symbols, terminology related to animal anatomy, terminology specific to veterinary medicine, and reading medical orders and reports.

Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission or Program Instructor Approval This course provides an introduction to the veterinary technology occupation. Emphasis is placed on legal, regulatory, ethical and professional issues. Other topics include: breeds, career choices, medical records, and animal identification.

Pre-requisite(s): VETT 1010, VETT 1060 Presents an introduction to the principles and procedures utilized in the veterinary practice diagnostic laboratory. Emphasis is placed on laboratory safety and management, technical skills in microscopy, microbiology, and parasitology. Topics include: microscopy and laboratory equipment; handling of laboratory specimens, laboratory safety, and quality control; parasitology; microbiology; and necropsy.

Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 1111, BIOL 1111L , Program Admission Co-requisite(s): VETT 1000, VETT 1010 This course will provide an orientation to small and large animal patient care and technical procedures. Emphasis is placed on physical restraint, general patient assessment and care, sample collection, medication administration, instrumentation and supplies, and basic surgery and isolation room procedures.

Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission, BIOL 1111, BIOL 1111L Co-requisite(s): VETT 1000, VETT 1010 Provides an overview of the functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals commonly encountered in veterinary medicine. Topics include: musculoskeletal system, digestive system, cardiovascular system, integumentary system, hematopoietic system, respiratory system, urogenital system, nervous system, endocrine system and the special senses.

Pre-requisite(s): VETT 1000, VETT 1010, VETT 1030, VETT 1060, Introduces the knowledge required to perform radiologic procedures applicable to veterinary care. Emphasis will be placed on the production of quality radiographs, and laboratory experiences will demonstrate the application of theoretical principles and concepts. Topics include: radiation safety, radiographic procedures, quality control, processing and record keeping, ultrasonography, alternate imaging, and maintenance.

Pre-requisite(s): VETT 1020 Provides continued study in the principles and procedures for the veterinary practice diagnostic laboratory. Topics include: hematology, clinical chemistry, cytology, serology, and urinalysis.

Pre-requisite(s): VETT 1060 Presents a study of veterinary diseases and zoonoses. Emphasis is placed on the types of diseases and disease transmission. Topics include: classification of causes of disease; responses to injury; sources and transmission of agents; common diseases; toxicology and poisonous plants.

Pre-requisite(s): VETT 1030 This course provides advanced instruction related to the care of both large and small animals. Emphasis is placed on collecting samples, medication administration and therapeutics, catheterization, bandaging techniques, dentistry and advanced patient care procedures.

Pre-requisite(s): (CHEM 1211 & CHEM 1211L) OR (CHEM 1151 & CHEM 1151L), VETT 1030 Provides study in the area of veterinary drugs and medicines. Emphasis is placed on classes and actions of drugs, calculating dosages, proper administration, and dispensing of drugs. Topics include: general pharmacology, calculating dosages, pharmacy, and record keeping.

Pre-requisite(s): VETT 1020, VETT 1030, VETT 1060 Provides an overview into the study of laboratory and exotic animals. Emphasis is placed on principles of animal research, maintaining human health and safety in a research environment, providing proper care and husbandry, nursing procedures and euthanasia. Topics include: principles of animal research, human safety and health considerations, animal care and husbandry, nursing procedures and euthanasia.

Pre-requisite(s): VETT 1000, VETT 1010 Provides an introduction to veterinary facility management. Emphasis is placed on office management, client relations, and communication skills.

Pre-requisite(s): VETT 1030, VETT 2130, VETT 2160 Provides study in surgical assisting, operative care and anesthesiology. Emphasis is placed on assisting in surgical procedures and administering and monitoring anesthesia. Topics include: surgical assisting, anesthesia, special equipment, and emergencies.

Pre-requisite(s): VETT 2120, VETT 2130, VETT 2230 Introduces students to the application of veterinary technology procedures in an actual job setting under direct supervision of a veterinarian or a registered veterinary technician. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations on the job. Job sites can include veterinary referral/teaching hospitals, private veterinary hospitals and clinics, research laboratories, and other facilities supervised by a veterinarian or a credentialed veterinary technician. Topics include, but are not limited to: office and hospital procedures, client relations and communications; pharmacy and pharmacology; nursing; anesthesia; surgical nursing; laboratory procedures; and imaging. The occupation-based instruction is implemented through the use of written individualized training plans, written performance evaluation, and required on-the-job training.