VT 166 Hematology for Veterinary Technicians (4 credits)
Course Description
Study of blood formation, including recognition of normal and abnormal blood cells from domestic and exotic animals, and accurate performance of Complete Blood Counts (CBC).
Course Content
Blood Formation
Characteristics of Normal and Abnormal Blood
Complete Blood Counts (CBC)
Immunology
Blood Parasites
Student Outcomes
- Discuss the development of whole blood components.
- Compare and contrast the characteristics of normal and abnormal blood.
- Perform routine laboratory analysis of blood including complete blood counts (CBC)
- Define key aspects of immunity.
- Identify hematologic parasites.
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.
Establish and maintain a work environment that ensures the safety of clients, animals and staff.
Lecture Contact Hours 20
Lab Contact Hours 40
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 60
Potential Methods
A. Written examination
B. Instructor observation
C. Self evaluation
D. Laboratory practicum
E. Lab reports
F. Group exercises
G. Peer review
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