VETC 220 - Small Animal Clinical Procedures

Institution:

Northampton County Area Community College

Subject:

Veterinary Technician

Description:

Provides students with hands-on experience conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with small animals; students entering the job market must be able to easily make the transition from academic institution to the workplace; essentials in animal restraint and basic procedures; some basic specialty examinations. Laboratory course geared toward a variety of clinically relevant diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with small animal species; restraint, physical examination procedures, venipuncture, administration of medications, sample collection and general first aid and emergency care; students develop their technical skills in a veterinary setting. Attendance is mandatory. Prereq. - all the following: 1) admission into Veterinary Technician program, 2) proof of vaccination: rabies and tetanus, 3) proof of health insurance, 4) VETC 101, 110 and 125. Additional course fees: $15.00. NOTE: For Academic Year 15-16 this course will remain at 3 credits. Effective Academic Year 16-17, this course will carry 4 credits.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(VETC 101 and VETC 110 and VETC 125 )

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northampton.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 861-5300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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