VT 224 Veterinary Clinical Laboratory Principles (2 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Lecture course covering advanced laboratory principles and techniques in hematology, urinalysis, cytology, bacteriology and parasitology.
Course Content
A. Veterinary Technician clinical laboratory roles
B. Hematology/Blood chemistries
C. Urinalysis
D. Parasitology – external/internal
E. Microbiology
F. Cytology
G. Miscellaneous lab tests
Student Outcomes
1. Identify the correct performance of lab skills using sterile technique and following all safety requirements.
2. Distinguish between normal and abnormal parameters in blood chemistry and hematology.
3. Identify abnormal findings in urine and fecal samples from multiple species.
4. Discuss urinalysis techniques and findings from chemistry strips and sedimentation.
5. Discuss common internal and external parasites.
6. Review proper microbiological techniques to isolate bacteria and perform antibiotic susceptibilities.
7. Distinguish and report stages of the estrous cycle; perform vaginal cytology.
8. Research, compile, and organize data for a clinical case scenario.
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: Utilize and apply the knowledge necessary to function within the scope of practice of a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
Lecture Contact Hours 20
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20
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