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Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Students should consult with their curriculum chair or counselor when selecting courses to satisfy program requirements. Please note: The honors versions of courses satisfy the same requirements as the non-honors versions.
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VET 109 - Clinical Pathology 1 3 credits
An overview of microbiology, parasitology, cytology, and hematology; as well as an overview of related characteristics and diseases. Lab focuses on collection, preparation, and analysis of veterinary-relevant bodily fluids. Analytical results will be related to relevant health/disease states, as well as preventative and therapeutic treatment plans. Lab portion is held on campus and involves the handling/use of relevant biological specimens.
Prerequisites: VET 101 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology and VET 102 Animal Anatomy and Physiology .
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VET 201 - Veterinary Office Practices 2 credits
This course emphasizes professional image, and procedures related to office management, business and flow. Topics covered will include telephone etiquette and reception/clerical techniques; client-patient processing; digital medical record management; appointment scheduling; inventory control; billing procedures; ethics; safety; team dynamics and stress.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Veterinary Technology A.A.S. program required.
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VET 202 - Anesthetic and Surgical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians 2 credits
This course prepares students for perioperative monitoring of the veterinary patient. Emphasis will be placed on patient assessment and pain management. Topics will include sterile/aseptic techniques; surgical instruments and equipment; common surgical procedures; anesthesia, anesthetic protocols and anesthetic depth; special nursing considerations; common surgical/anesthetic complications and emergency techniques. Concepts and techniques will be applied in VET 204 - Senior Lab 1 and VET 208 - Senior Lab 2.
Prerequisites: VET 200 - Clinical Pathology 2 and VET 210 - Veterinary Technology Clinical Experience .
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VET 204 - Senior Lab 1 2 credits
A hands-on, laboratory course. Under direct supervision, students will perform anesthetic, surgical and dental, and associated radiographic procedures on veterinary patients. Emphasis on patient assessment using vital signs and appropriate monitoring devices; identification, instruments, anesthesia machine operation and maintenance; dental radiography and full dental prophylaxis. Lab portions may be held on- and off-campus, as well as at veterinary facilities.
Notes: Students will come in direct contact with various animal species in controlled laboratory settings and/or offsite affiliated veterinary hospitals. Exposure to zoonotic diseases and a risk of exposure to veterinary/animal related hazards is possible. This class involves the use of anesthetic agents (gases, injectable, etc.) and electromagnetic radiation.
Prerequisites: VET 200 - Clinical Pathology 2 and VET 210 - Veterinary Technology Clinical Experience .
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VET 205 - Imaging Techniques 2 credits
An introduction to veterinary diagnostic imaging. Emphasis on radiology and ultrasonography, but will also cover computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, fluoroscopy and scintigraphy. Topics will include machines and function; occupational safety procedures, including potential hazards, personal protective equipment and patient considerations; technique charts; exposure values; and imagine processing. Concepts and positioning techniques will be applied in VET 208 - Senior Lab 2.
Notes: The restraint and handling of animals as well as exposure to anesthetic agents (gases, injectable, etc.) and electromagnetic radiation may be a required part of this course.
Prerequisites: VET 202 - Anesthetic and Surgical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians , VET 204 - Senior Lab 1 , and VET 211 - Veterinary Technology Advanced Clinical Experience .
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VET 206 - Farm Animal Nursing 4 credits
An introduction farm animal medical nursing, herd health and to production science. Topics include specie-specific; physical exams, diagnostic testing, radiology, and sanitation/aseptic techniques. Instruction will also cover specie-specific restraint, neonatal care and processing, nutrition, genetics and reproduction, and grooming techniques. Lab sessions introduce a variety of farm animals and settings, providing hands-on experience. Lab portions held off-campus. Transportation to sies is the student’s responsibility.
Notes: Students will come in direct contact with various animal species in controlled laboratory settings and/or offsite affiliated veterinary hospitals. Exposure to zoonotic diseases and a risk of exposure to veterinary/animal-related hazards is possible.
Prerequisites: VET 202 - Anesthetic and Surgical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians , VET 204 - Senior Lab 1 , and VET 211 - Veterinary Technology Advanced Clinical Experience .
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VET 207 - Laboratory and Exotic Animal Medicine 3 credits
This course is comprised of two 7-weeks sections. Laboratory Animal Medicine, covering topics relevant to biomedical research and research using animal models. This section is conducted at NY Medical College. The other section focuses on Exotic Animal Medicine, with topics specific to identification, husbandry and nursing considerations of domestic, exotic animal species. Portions of this course will require necropsy/dissection.
Notes: Students will come in direct contact with various animal species in controlled laboratory settings and/or offsite affiliated veterinary hospitals. Exposure to zoonotic diseases and a risk to exposure to veterinary/animal- related hazards is possible.
Transportation to sies is the student’s responsibility.
Prerequisites: VET 202 - Anesthetic and Surgical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians , VET 204 - Senior Lab 1 , and VET 211 - Veterinary Technology Advanced Clinical Experience .
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VET 210 - Veterinary Technology Clinical Experience 3 credits
Clinical experience supervised by a licensed veterinary technician and/or veterinarian. Focus is on application of what has been learned in the classroom; skill development, decision making and independent work.
Notes: One evening to present on experience is required.
All 120 hours must be completed at a Program-affiliated facility; no hours can be completed at an affiliated place of employment. Transportation to site is the student’s responsibility.
Students will come in direct contact with various animal species in controlled laboratory settings and/or offsite affiliated veterinary hospitals. Exposure to zoonotic diseases and a risk of exposure to veterinary/animal-related hazards is possible.
Prerequisites: Permission from Department Chair.
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VET 211 - Veterinary Technology Advanced Clinical Experience 4 credits
Clinical experience supervised by a licensed veterinary technicians or veterinarian. A continuation of VET 210 - Veterinary Technology Clinical Experience focusing on skill development and advancement; decision making and independent work.
Notes: All 160 hours must be completed at a Program-affiliated facility and no more than two (2) of these facilities can be used for this course completion. Only 40 hours of the 160 can be completed at an affiliated place of employment. Transportation to site(s) is the student’s responsibility.
Students will come in direct contact with various animal species in controlled settings. Exposure to zoonotic diseases and a risk of exposure to veterinary/animal-related hazards is possible.
Students required to attend an evening to present on clinical experiences.
Prerequisites: VET 210 - Veterinary Technology Clinical Experience
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