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• VET 215: Animal Disease

  3.00 Credits

  Lehigh Carbon Community College

  
  Introduction to principles of disease in large and small animal species. Topics include: clinical symptomology, diagnosis, therapy, epidemiology and prevention of common diseases. Toxicology, zoonotic diseases and medical emergencies will be covered. The course will be organized around body systems and associated pathologic conditions.
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• VET 218: Veterinary Pharmacology & Anes

  3.00 Credits

  Lehigh Carbon Community College

  
  Explores the theory and application of pharmacology and anesthesiology. Pharmacologic principles include: drug administration, distribution, excretion and individual variability. Students learn about drug side-effects, dosing and general pharmacologic calculations. The anesthesiology section addresses pre-anesthesia patient assessment, pre- anesthetic drugs, induction, maintenance and post-operative patient monitoring. Students will work with various types of anesthetic equipment. Integrated into the course is a laboratory where students will prepare anesthetic solutions, read prescriptions, and dispense medications. Students will also operate anesthesia machines, an EKG unit and a pulse oximeter.
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• VET 220: Small Animal Clincial Proced

  4.00 Credits

  Lehigh Carbon Community College

  
  Laboratory course geared toward training students to perform a variety of clinically relevant diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with small animal species. Skills include: restraint, physical examination procedures, venipuncture, administration of medications, sample collection and general first aid. The focus of this course is to help students to develop their technical skills in a veterinary setting. Course will be taught at the Vet Tech Animal Facility at LCCC. Students must provide proof of vaccination and health insurance. Attendance is mandatory.
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• VET 223: Veterinary Radiology

  1.50 Credits

  Lehigh Carbon 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 of maintenance of radiographic/imaging equipment including digital dental radiology, 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. Attendance is mandatory.
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• VET 225: Vet Surg Nursing & Anesthesia

  3.00 Credits

  Lehigh Carbon 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. Attendance is mandatory.
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• VET 228: Lab Animal Science & Exotics

  4.00 Credits

  Lehigh Carbon Community College

  
  Introduction to use and care of laboratory and research animals. Overview of laboratory animal biology, science and management. Topics include: anatomy and physiology, nutrition, breeding, husbandry, sanitation, behavior, handling, nursing, euthanasia and necropsy. Animal welfare regulations and ethics issues will be discussed. Course is comprised of lecture and discussion and the laboratory sessions will provide hands-on experience with venipuncture, injections, gavage and necropsy. Species covered include: rats, mice, guinea pigs and rabbits. Topics in exotic animal portion of course include: restraint, examination, medicine and disease, and husbandry. Species of exotics will vary with availability. Course will be taught at the Vet Tech Animal Facility at LCCC. Students must provide proof of vaccination and health insurance. Attendance is mandatory.
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• VET 230: Veterinary Tech Externship

  6.00 Credits

  Lehigh Carbon Community College

  
  Twelve-week practicum conducted off campus at two designated community locations. A clinical experience, following satisfactory completion of all veterinary technology courses, aimed at providing students the opportunity to apply and refine the skills developed during the program. Competency will be assessed in the following categories: radiology, surgical preparation and assisting, anesthesia, dental prophylaxis, clinical laboratory procedures, general nursing skills, practice management and client communication skills. Students must extern for a total of 240 hours during the summer. Students must provide proof of vaccination and health insurance. Students are responsible for transportation and housing arrangements.
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