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Apr 16, 2024
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VT 100 Introduction to Veterinary Technology (2 credits)
Course Description
Survey of the veterinary medical profession and the role of the technician within the profession. Outlines job opportunities, ethics, husbandry terms for various species including breed identification, and common infectious diseases of dogs and cats.
Student Outcomes
1. Describe and list the major organizations within the veterinary medical profession and explain the support role that each organization serves.
2. Discuss the role and authority of the Veterinary Practice Act and explain how it affects the veterinarian, the technician and the veterinary assistant.
3. Describe different career opportunities for veterinary technicians and the personal interests and skills that would favor success in various employment settings.
4. Define and defend personal beliefs relating to professionalism, ethics and morality within the scope of veterinary medicine.
5. Research, retrieve and use a variety of library resources.
6. Integrate proper husbandry terms when communicating with veterinary professionals and clients.
7. Identify the breed using pictures of common large and small animals.
8. Describe the use of disinfectants and other disease controlling methods to stop the spread of disease in the veterinary hospital.
9. Describe the major clinical syndrome associated with common infectious diseases affecting dogs and cats.
10. Describe different techniques for dealing with personal stress.
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