VETT 101 Introduction to Vet Tech

This is an orientation course designed to familiarize students with the ethical and practical considerations of veterinary technology. Discussion of career options, affiliated medical associations, state and federal organizations, human-animal bonding, and public relations included in this course. Veterinary Technology Program application and acceptance required.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

VETT 101Introduction to Vet Tech

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Agriculture

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This is an orientation course designed to familiarize students with the ethical and practical considerations of veterinary technology. Discussion of career options, affiliated medical associations, state and federal organizations, human-animal bonding, and public relations included in this course. Veterinary Technology Program application and acceptance required.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• List and describe career options available to veterinary technicians.
• Recognize common medical, state and federal organizations related to the field of veterinary medicine.   
• Discuss common ethics related to the field of veterinary medicine.   
• Demonstrate fundamental communication skills with both clients and co-workers.
• Explain basic principles of animal behavior and management techniques.
• Understand the human-animal bond and apply grief management skills with clients.
• Explain methods of keeping medical records and identify legal obligations regarding clients and records.
• Visually identify common breeds of domestic animals including companion animals, livestock, exotics and pocket pets.
• Demonstrate understanding of care of orphaned animals and newborns.
• Complete AVMA Essential Skills: OCC6, OCC10, OCC14-17, OCC19-21, OCC23, N1, N50-51, EXO23.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies