VT 102 Animal Nursing I Laboratory (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
The handling and restraint of small animals in medical nursing. Administration of medication as related to nursing care of the hospitalized animal.
Course Content
A. Safe handling, restraint and examination of dogs and cats
B. Introductory techniques for nursing care of dogs and cats
C. Basic techniques for administering medications to dogs and cats
Student Outcomes
1. Demonstrate proper restraint techniques for the examination, medication, and/or treatment of dogs and cats.
2. Demonstrate 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. Demonstrate basic techniques for administering medications to patients via the oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous and topical routes.
Degree Outcomes
Core Ability: Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations. Program Outcome: Proficiently execute the Essential Skills dictated by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities.
Lecture Contact Hours 0
Lab Contact Hours 40
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 40
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