VETT 203 Veterinary Procedures Seminar*

Course is a continuation of VETT 110L, which familiarizes students with various clinical techniques, emergency medicine, and veterinary nursing applications.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

2

Semester Contact Hours Lab

1

Prerequisite

VETT 201 and VETT 202

VETT 203Veterinary Procedures Seminar*

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

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

2

Semester Contact Hours Lab

1

Prerequisite Narrative

VETT 201 and VETT 202

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

Course is a continuation of VETT 110L, which familiarizes students with various clinical techniques, emergency medicine, and veterinary nursing applications.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

• Understand principles of endoscopy and acupuncture.   
• Demonstrate ability to maintain and care for veterinary diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
• Understand principles of semen collection, vaginal exams and sheath cleaning.
• Understand principles and proper application of bandages, splints and casts.
• Understand principles of wound management.
• Develop fundamental necropsy assisting skills.
• Explain / demonstrate competency in various emergency medical skills.
• Understand techniques used in transtracheal aspiration, centesis and care of indwelling PEG or chest tubes.
• Understand principles of nutrition as it relates to healthy and diseased conditions.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies