VETT280 Practical Experience I
Department of Health Sciences: Veterinary
- I. Course Number and Title
- VETT280 Practical Experience I
- II. Number of Credits
- 2 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 240
- IV. Prerequisites
- VETT160 and VETT165
- Corequisites
- VETT200, VETT201, and VETT220
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- Students will be assigned to a facility for 16 hours per week for practical experience.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course provides students the opportunity to integrate the academic knowledge, critical thinking, and technical skills developed during the program and directly apply and refine them in a small animal clinical setting.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- Discuss the diagnosis, treatment, and management of small animal patients;
- Demonstrate how to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively;
- Correlate diagnostic test results with treatment plans;
- Describe the role of a veterinary technician in routine procedures such as physical examinations, vaccinations, and dental cleanings;
- Explain the importance of confidentiality and client communication in recordkeeping; and
- Analyze laboratory samples after collection.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Small animal veterinary care
- Routine check-ups
- Diagnostic procedures, surgeries, and treatments
- Techniques for administering medications
- Performing laboratory tests
- Handling, restraining, and examining small animals
- Patient care and management
- Record keeping
- Client communication
- Professionalism and ethics
- Reflective practice
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Preceptor evaluations of student performance, and completion of a journal detailing experiences, challenges, and lessons learned. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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