Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.

Course Description
Discussion of the handling and restraint of small animals in medical nursing. Clinical applications of veterinary nursing care. Discussion of the administration of medication as related to nursing care of the hospitalized animal.

Student Outcomes
1. Communicate proper restraint techniques for the examination, medication, and/or treatment of dogs and cats.
2. Describe basic nursing care techniques as they apply to small animal patients by working as a member of a health care team in a veterinary hospital setting.
3. Describe basic techniques for administering medications to patients via the oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous and topical routes.

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