VT 107 Medical Dosage for Veterinary Technicians (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
A course designed to help the Veterinary Technology student determine accurate veterinary medicine dosage calculations and conversions.
Course Content
A. Medical dosage problems
B. Conversion of dosage forms from metric, apothecary, and household systems
C. Prescription writing terminology
D. Completing doctor ordered prescriptions
Student Outcomes
1. Perform mathematical functions involving fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.
2. Solve mathematical equations by interpreting story problems.
3. Prepare accurate dosages to fill a doctor’s prescription.
4. Use basic algebraic equations to perform conversions from various measurement systems.
5. Communicate solutions to problems in writing for clarity.
6. Demonstrate personal responsibility by preparing for and taking exams on the student’s own time schedule.
Degree Outcomes
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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