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• VETC 218: Veterinarian Pharmacology and Anesthesia

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Veterinary technicians will spend a significant portion of their time in both the veterinary pharmacy dispensing medication and in surgery serving as assistants and anesthetists. Students receive the theory of basic pharmacology and anesthesiology in this course and receive hands-on experience in a subsequent course. Theory and application of pharmacology and anesthesiology; pharmacologic principles including: drug administration, distribution, excretion and individual variability; drug side-effects, dosing and general pharmacologic calculations; pre-anesthesia patient assessment, pre-anesthetic drugs, induction, maintenance and post-operative patient monitoring; students work with various types of anesthetic equipment, operate anesthesia machines, EKG unit and a pulse oximeter. Prerequisite:    VETC 101 (Grade of C or Better), VETC 110 (Grade of C or Better), and VETC 125 (Grade of C or Better), CHEM 135, and Program Admission
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• VETC 220: Small Animal Clinical Procedures

  4.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  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. Additional course fees: $15.00. Prerequisite:    VETC 101 (Grade of C or Better), VETC 110 (Grade of C or Better), and VETC 125 (Grade of C or Better), Program Admission, Proof of Rabies and Tetanus Vaccinations, and Proof of Health Insurance
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• VETC 223: Veterinary Radiology

  1.50 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course is designed to develop technical competence in diagnostic radiology. The principles learned in previous courses will be applied in a veterinary setting using live animal patients. There will be an overview of the basic principles of radiology: theory of x-ray production, use and maintenance of radiographic/imaging equipment including digital dental radiography, radiation control and safety, restraint and positioning of small animals, and the development of diagnostic radiographs. In addition, students will be troubleshooting/evaluating radiographic quality. Record keeping and safety issues will be discussed. Restricted to Veterinary Technician students; show proof of vaccination: rabies and tetanus and proof of health insurance.
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• VETC 225: Veterinary Surgical Nursing and Anesthesia

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course is designed for students to develop technical competence in surgical procedures, surgical assisting, anesthesia, and radiology. The principles learned in previous courses will be applied in a veterinary setting using live animal patients. Record keeping and safety issues will be discussed. The general principles of surgical assisting including aseptic technique, operating room protocol, surgical instrumentation, surgical preparation, and sterile techniques will be discussed and practiced. Pre, intra- and post-operative anesthetic nursing and pain assessment and management will be learned; students will perform anesthesia on small animals and will perform prophylactic dental procedures. This course will also include the use of digital dental radiography, development of diagnostic radiographs, patient positioning, and evaluation of radiographic quality. Restricted to Veterinary Technician students; show proof of vaccination: rabies and tetanus and proof of health insurance.
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• VETC 228: Lab Animal Science and Exotics

  4.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Due to the variety of job placement options, students must be prepared to work with laboratory animal and exotic species. Course provides foundation in lab animal medicine and disease; use and care of laboratory and research animals; laboratory animal biology, science and management; anatomy and physiology, nutrition, breeding, husbandry, sanitation, behavior, handling, nursing, euthanasia and necropsy; animal welfare regulations and ethics issues. Lecture, discussion, and laboratory sessions to provide hands-on experience with venipuncture, injections, gavage and necropsy; species include rats, mice, guinea pigs, rabbits and reptiles; exotic animal portion includes restraint, examination, medicine and disease and husbandry; species of exotics will vary with availability. Attendance is mandatory. Additional course fees: $15.00. Prerequisite:    VETC 101 (Grade of C or Better), VETC 115 (Grade of C or Better), Program Admission, Proof of Rabies and Tetanus Vaccinations, and Proof of Health Insurance
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• VETC 230: Veterinary Technician Externship

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Ten-week practicum conducted off campus at two designated (veterinary) community sites. This capstone experience is aimed at providing 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 work setting. It will also serve as an opportunity to explore career options. Students must extern for a total of 240 hours during the 10 week summer term. Students must perform 120 hours at each of two sites. Externs must provide proof of vaccination (rabies, tetanus) and current health insurance. Students are responsible for transportation and any required housing arrangements. The college will be responsible for monitoring radiation exposure of externs. This course is graded Pass/Fail. Additional course fees: $70.00. Prerequisite:    Completion of all VETC Courses with Grade of C or Better
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• WELD 105: Introduction to Welding Processes

  5.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course covers the technical concepts, various techniques, defect analysis, and safety practices in welding. Hands-on experience using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) in all positions and cutting steel using oxy-fuel cutting apparatus. Technical concepts include code information pertinent to welder certification per ANSI/AWS D1.1 (Structural Welding-Steel). Additional course fees $300.00.
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• WELD 110: Introduction to Pipe Welding Processes

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  An introduction to the pipe welding process using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in the 2G, 5G, & 6G positions of grooved joints on pipe with and/or without the use of backup material on steel. The emphasis on defect prevention, weld analysis, techniques, problem solving, and code information pertinent to certification will be stressed throughout the course. Additional course fees $150.00. Prerequisite:    WELD 123 (Prerequisite or Corequisite) Corequisite:    WELD 123 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
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• WELD 123: Advanced Plate Welding Processes

  5.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Skill development in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) using all position grooved joints on plate with and without the use of backup material on steel; emphasis on defect prevention, weld analysis techniques, problem solving, skill development and code information pertinent to certification. Additional course fees $200.00. Prerequisite:    WELD 105
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• WELD 125: GTAW and Semiautomatic Welding Processes

  5.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course covers the advanced technical information and experience in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) and cutting processes using standard and programmable equipment, along with Torch Brazing (TB), problem solving; defect analysis; trouble shooting equipment. Additional course fees $150.00. Prerequisite:    WELD 105
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