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Apr 19, 2024
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VT 251 Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Introduction to the pharmacology of commonly used drugs in veterinary medicine. Drugs are grouped by category based on their target organ systems. The indications, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics and adverse effects of each drug are discussed.
Student Outcomes
1. Identify commonly used groups of drugs in veterinary medicine.
2. Correctly label and package drugs dispensed in veterinary clinics.
3. Properly store and dispose of veterinary drugs.
4. Recognize controlled substances and describe their handling and inventory requirements.
5. Explain the basic pharmacokinetic process that a drug undergoes in an animal’s body.
6. Describe normal anatomy and physiology of the major organ systems in an animal’s body.
7. Explain the mechanism of action of commonly used veterinary drugs.
8. Recognize adverse drug reactions caused by commonly used veterinary drugs.
9. Recognize possible drug incompatibilities when administering veterinary drugs to animals.
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