VT 266 Veterinary Clinical Pathology and Parasitology (5 credits)
Course Description
Clinical laboratory course covering the most common diagnostic laboratory tests conducted in veterinary hospitals. Procedures discussed include fecal examination, urinalysis, blood chemistry tests, cytology, infectious disease tests, and necropsy.
Course Content
Common Diagnostic Laboratory Tests
Common Animal Parasites
Student Outcomes
1. Perform common diagnostic tests for detection of internal and external parasites.
2. Discuss the life cycles and diagnostic characteristics of parasites common to domestic animals.
3. Describe treatment and prevention procedures to control 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 Outcomes: Utilize and apply the knowledge necessary to function within the scope of practice of a Licensed Veterinary Technician. 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 30
Lab Contact Hours 40
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 70
Potential Methods
A. Written Examination
B. Laboratory Practicum
C. Laboratory Exercise
D. Research Paper
E. Oral presentation
F. Self-evaluation
G. Instructor Observation
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