VETC 225 - Veterinary Radiology and Surgica

Institution:

Northampton County Area Community College

Subject:

Veterinary Technician

Description:

Course designed to develop technical competence in diagnostic radiology, surgical nursing, anesthesia, and dentistry. The principles learned in previous courses will be applied in a veterinary setting using live animals patients. There will be an overview of the basic principles of radiology: use and maintenance of radiographic/imaging equipment, restraint and positioning of small animals and the development of diagnostic radiographs. In addition, student will be troubleshooting for poor quality films. Record keeping and safety issues will be discussed. The general principles of surgical assisting including aseptic technique, operating room protocol and surgical assisting by the veterinary technician; surgical instrumentation, surgical instrumentation and surgical preparation will be discussed and practiced. Pre, intra- and post-operative anesthetic nursing will be learned; students will perform anesthesia on small animals and perform prophylactic dentistry. Attendance is mandatory. Prereq. - all the following: 1) admission into Veterinary Technician program, 2) proof of health insurance, 3) proof of vaccination: rabies and tetanus, 4) VETC 101, 110, 125, 218 and 220.Additional course fees: $50.00.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(VETC 101 and VETC 110 and VETC 125 and VETC 218 and VETC 220 )

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

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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