VETT 120 Clinical Laboratory Procedures 1*
Course is a comprehensive overview of laboratory procedures used in veterinary medicine. Clinical applications of hematology, cytology, serology, urinalysis, and the various tests used to identify specific organ abnormalities will be covered. Strong emphasis is placed on normal verses disease induced changes of hematological parameters.
Prerequisite
VETT 105 passed with 'C' or better.
VETT 120Clinical Laboratory Procedures 1*
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
4 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Semester Contact Hours Lab
45
Prerequisite Narrative
VETT 105 passed with 'C' or better.
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
Course is a comprehensive overview of laboratory procedures used in veterinary medicine. Clinical applications of hematology, cytology, serology, urinalysis, and the various tests used to identify specific organ abnormalities will be covered. Strong emphasis is placed on normal verses disease induced changes of hematological parameters.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Implement and utilize basic laboratory safety principles when working in a laboratory setting.
- Identify, utilize and maintain the equipment used in a veterinary laboratory.
- Prepare samples to perform lab diagnostic tests such as urinalysis, hematology, serology and cytology.
- Identify and recognize normal/abnormal parameters when performing diagnostic tests such as urinalysis, hematology, serology and cytology.
- Identify and recognize normal sperm cells.
- Identify common tissues microscopically.
- Complete AVMA essential skills: LP1-LP26, LP61-LP65, N34 A, N77 A-B, N93, N94, EXO21.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies