VETT 1010 Syllabus
Subject Code
VETT
Course Number
1010
Course Title
Introduction to Veterinary Technology
Prerequisites
Program admission
Corequisites
Terms Offered
Offered Fall
Credit Hours
(1-0-1)
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the veterinary technology occupation. Instructors place emphasis on legal, regulatory, ethical, and professional issues. Other topics include breeds, career choices, medical records, and animal identification.
Course Outcomes
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Career Choices
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1
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Identify the career options available in veterinary technology such as clinical practice, public health, research, academia, industry.
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Legal, Regulatory, Ethical and Professional Issues
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Order
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1
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Describe the information contained in the veterinary practice act.
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2
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Understand the legal boundaries of veterinary health care team members.
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3
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Define the patient-client-veterinarian relationship.
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4
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Demonstrate an understanding of the legal issues relevant to client/patient record management.
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5
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Discuss the regulatory agencies involved in veterinary medicine.
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6
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Discuss NAVTA code of ethics.
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Hospital Procedures
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Describe the common methods used for temporary and permanent identification in domestic animals.
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2
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Discuss appropriate veterinary hospital sanitation and infection control procedures.
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3
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Discuss medical records and related forms, logs and certificates commonly used, including basic veterinary practice computer software.
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Breeds
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1
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Recognize common domestic animal species and breeds.
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2
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Identify common animal coat colors and patterns.
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3
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Identify standard equine leg and facial markings.
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