VETT 205 Veterinary Pharmacology*

Acquaints students with various drugs/biologics used in veterinary medicine. Includes nomenclature, methods of administration, modes of action and elimination and dosage calculations. Prerequisite: VETT 110L with a grade of C or better.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

VETT 205Veterinary Pharmacology*

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I. General Information

Department

Agriculture

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

Acquaints students with various drugs/biologics used in veterinary medicine. Includes nomenclature, methods of administration, modes of action and elimination and dosage calculations. Prerequisite: VETT 110L with a grade of C or better.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

• Identify drug classifications, functions and describe how they are distributed and eliminated in the body.
• Calculate drug doses using proper weights, concentration and dosages.
• Identify procedures for reconstituting vaccines and proper routes of administrations of vaccines.
• Correctly handle, label and dispense both controlled and non-controlled drugs.
• Differentiate between prescription and over-the counter drugs.
• Safely handle, store and dispose of biologics, therapeutic agents, pesticides and hazardous wastes.
• Identify normal and abnormal responses to medications and biologics.
•  Complete AVMA Essential Skills: P1-13.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies