VT 260 Emergency and Critical Care (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology.
Course Description
Overview of common small animal emergencies and the role the veterinary technician plays in the management of these patients.
Course Content
A. Trauma emergencies
B. Respiratory emergencies
C. Cardiovascular emergencies
D. Management of shock
E. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures
F. Hematologic emergencies
G. Gastrointestinal emergencies
H. Metabolic and endocrine emergencies
I. Urinary emergencies
J. Reproductive emergencies
K. Neurologic emergencies
L. Toxicologic emergencies
M. Telephone triage
N. Client education on patient management prior to presentation
Student Outcomes
1. Recognize common small animal emergency presentations.
2. Prioritize emergency presentations in order of most immediate need.
3. Understand the role of the veterinary technician in the management of small animal emergencies.
4. Understand the diagnostic and treatment procedure associated with common small animal emergency presentations.
5. Recognize changes in the physical condition of the emergency patient.
6. Perform emergency treatment procedures under the supervision of a veterinarian.
7. Educate clients on the proper management of the emergency patient prior to presentation.
Degree Outcomes
Professional-Technical Program Outcomes: Proficiently execute the Essential Skills dictated by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities. Core Abilities: Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking (CCRT): Graduates will evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information and ideas in order to construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions
Lecture Contact Hours 20
Lab Contact Hours 20
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 40
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