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 Courses associated with learning about the care of animals.
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Animal Anatomy & Physiology [740001] |
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Course includes a survey of major body systems, structures, and functions; species comparisons; common pathologies of small animals. Students also learn medical terminology. |
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Animal Behavior & Handling [740002] |
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Learn to safely restrain and handle dogs and cats. Understand their normal behavior and behavior problems. |
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Infection Control [740003] |
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Learn the basic principles of disease transmission and control, sanitation, types of pathogens, selection of disinfectants, common infectious diseases of cats and dogs, vaccination and immunity, and zoonoses. |
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Clinical Pathology [740004] |
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Learn to perform routine veterinary office tests such as basic blood counts, urinalysis, fecal parasite identification, and antigen tests. Also learn about preparing samples for shipment to referral labs, receiving telephone reports, and terminology. Prerequisite: Laboratory Skills for the Veterinary Aide. |
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Pocket Pets and Exotics Husbandry [740006] |
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Covers care and feeding of rodents, rabbits, ferrets, selected birds, and reptiles. Includes: gender determination; medical problems; behavior; environmental needs; restraint and handling; breeding of rodents and rabbits. |
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Veterinary Nursing [740008] |
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Includes: convalescent pet care; administering medication; monitoring IV drips; applying and caring for splints and bandages; aseptic techniques; using autoclaves; monitoring anesthesia and recovery; determining vital signs; feeding sick pets; using and caring for instruments and equipment. |
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Veterinary Receptionist and Office Procedures [740009] |
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Learn record keeping, the legal aspects of veterinary practice, client education, OSHA regulations, making appointments,and pharmacy procedures. |
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Laboratory Skills for the Veterinary Aide [740010] |
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Learn the role of a Vet Aide in supporting the Veterinarian in the many aspects of laboratory diagnosis and testing. Topics include: preparing samples for shipment to referral labs, receiving telephone reports, and lab terminology. |
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