VT 251 Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Veterinary Technology Program
Course Description
Introduction to the pharmacology of commonly used drugs in veterinary medicine. The indications, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, and adverse effects of drugs are discussed.
Course Content
A. Commonly used drugs in veterinary medicine
B. Principles of pharmacokinetics
C. Proper handling of veterinary drugs to include controlled substances
D. Adverse effects of commonly used veterinary drugs
Student Outcomes
1. Discuss veterinary drug categories, their basic pharmacokinetic process, and their mechanism of action.
2. Demonstrate proper handling, packaging, and disposal of veterinary drugs to include controlled substances.
3. Identify drug reactions and possible drug incompatibilities caused by commonly used veterinary drugs.
Degree Outcomes
Core Abilities: 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: Proficiently execute the Essential Skills dictated by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities.
Lecture Contact Hours 30
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 30
Potential Methods
Written Examination
Group Exercise
Research Paper
Oral Presentation
Self-Evaluation
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