VT 260 Emergency and Critical Care (3 credits)
Prerequisite Enrollment in the Veterinary Technology Program
Course Description
Overview of common small animal emergencies and the role the veterinary technician plays in patient management.
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. Identify common small animal emergencies and associated diagnostic and treatment procedures
2. Identify the role of the veterinary technician in the management of small animal emergencies.
3. Demonstrate emergency treatment procedures under the supervision of a veterinarian.
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.
Professional-Technical Program Outcomes: 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 20
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 40
Potential Methods
Written Exam
Group Activities
Instructor Observation
Research Projects
Oral Presentations
Lab Practicum
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