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23 courses with the subject VT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
VT 1010Veterinary Medical Terminology and Anatomy3
2 hours lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course will introduce the building of medical words including prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms of commonly used terminology in the veterinary medical field. Word part definitions, abbreviations, spelling, and pronunciation, along with a basic knowledge of word construction are taught. Emphasis is on the structure and function of the anatomical systems of common domestic animals. The anatomy of the digestive, skeletal, dermal, cardiovascular and neurologic systems will be emphasized. College level reading, writing and math skills are required in this course. (
None) (Other Requirements: College level reading and writing)
VT 1110Introduction to Veterinary Technology3
3 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course introduces the student to the profession of veterinary medicine and the members of the veterinary health care team. Topics of the course include veterinary law and ethics, career opportunities, professionalism, occupational safety, the role of animals in society, human- animal bonds, pet loss, and euthanasia. College level reading and writing recommended.
1 hour lecture/week - 4 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course will introduce concepts of hospital animal care and record maintenance. Techniques emphasized will include history taking, initial physical examination, bathing, grooming, nail trimming, dermatological examination and application of topical medications, animal restraint, and preventive medicine. This course focuses on handling and restraint as well as basic administration of medication skills. Attendance is required for successful completion of the course. To enroll in the course, all previous required courses must have been completed with a C or better. (
VT 1410Veterinary Surgical Nursing and Anesthesia2
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is designed to give students a foundation in the principles of routine veterinary surgical assisting. Emphases will include instrumentation, aseptic technique, surgical support equipment, proficiency in the proper preparation of the operating room and general nursing care. The course will also cover basic anesthetic principles and monitoring. Attendance is required. To enroll in the course a grade of C or better is required for previously required courses. (
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course introduces common business procedures used in veterinary practice such as bill collection, appointment scheduling, telephone techniques, record keeping, merchandising, and supervision of employees. The course includes follow-up and discharge procedures, filing and record retention, and using the computer in veterinary medicine. This is meant to serve as an overview of veterinary practice management including veterinary marketing, staff responsibilities, interoffice communications, and public relation techniques. Topics include advanced office procedures with emphasis on client relations and education, inventory management, leadership skills, and state and federal regulations governing veterinary practices and computer applications in veterinary medicine. To enroll in this course, all previous required courses must have been completed with a C or better. Admission to the Veterinary Technical Program. (
1 hour lecture/week - 4 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This is a lecture and laboratory course covering the practical and theoretical aspects of diagnostic imaging in veterinary medicine. This course covers basic principles of x-ray physics, radiation safety, radiographic equipment and accessories, patient positioning, and legal requirements. The course will also include practical application of proper positioning to obtain diagnostic quality radiographs. In addition to routine radiography, the following topics will be included: trouble shooting radiographic quality, use of contrast media, sonography, dental radiography, special imaging techniques and development of a radiographic technique charts. All prior veterinary technician courses should be completed with a grade of C or better. (
VT 1710Introduction to Veterinary Technology Field Experience2
6.25 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course allows students to participate as a Veterinary Staff member in a part-time, four- six week off-campus learning experience in business, industry, and/or the public sector. The student is involved in the day-to-day work of the facility, including restraint and handling of animals, office procedures, clinical laboratory techniques, and surgery preparation. To enroll in the course an overall GPA of 2.0 is required for previously required courses. (
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course will introduce the student to the clinical laboratory, microscopes and other equipment. Basic laboratory procedures will be emphasized. Fecal identification techniques, life cycles, nomenclature, modes of transmission, geographical distribution and diseases associated with external parasites of small animals, horses and cattle will be discussed. Internal parasites of domestic animals will be taught and identified in this course. Attendance is required for successful completion of the course. To enroll in the course on overall GPA of 2.0 is required for previously required courses. (
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course will introduce concepts of animal care and kennel management. This course focuses on handling and restraint, safety, regulations and equipment of animal facilities and kennels management of domestic species. The course aims to distinguish normal small animal behavior and animal husbandry. Hands on animal care duties and teamwork will be incorporated into this course. Attendance is required for successful completion of this course. To enroll in this course, all previous required courses must have been completed with an overall GPA of 2.0 or better. (
CHEM 1101, COMM 1114 or ENGL 1117, MATH 1026, VT 1010, VT 1110)
VT 2020Comparative Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology2
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course provides additional detail in anatomy and physiology of companion and farm animal species. Focuses are on the anatomical structures, and basic physiological body function differences between selected species. Additional topics include the interrelationships between body systems such as respiratory, cardiovascular, urogenital, endocrine, digestive, nervous and reproductive systems. Other subjects include organs of special sense anatomy and anatomy and physiology of bones, muscles, and skin, metabolism and digestion, acid-base balance, endocrinology, and reproductive endocrinology and unique characteristics of common domestic species. Lab includes skeletons and cadaver specimens. Attendance is required for successful completion of the course. (
Grade of C or better in MATH 1026 and Admission into the Veterinary Technician Program)
VT 2230Small Animal Nursing Techniques II3
1 hour lecture/week - 4 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is a continuation of the nursing skills and techniques begun in Small Animal Nursing Techniques I. This course will introduce concepts of a specialized physical examination, intravenous injection techniques, and preventive medicine. This course provides for practical experience in performing specific skills involved with animal nursing. Attendance is required for successful completion of the course. To enroll in the course, all previous required courses must have been completed with a C or better. (
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This is a clinical laboratory course for veterinary technicians. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the various types of tests that are usually done in the clinical laboratory of a veterinary hospital. Topics will include; blood collection, CBC, WBC, blood film evaluation, leukocyte evaluation, urinalysis, and blood parasites. Attendance is required for successful completion of the course. (
VT 1410, VT 1710, VT 1810, VT 290) (Other Requirements: To enroll in the course, all previous required courses must have been completed with a C or better) Pg. 370
VT 2250Large Animal Procedures3
1 hour lecture/week - 4 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course introduces the livestock and equine industry and the various species of large animal livestock. This includes livestock terminology, breeds, production systems, basic management practices, preventive medicine, lameness examinations and conditions, necropsy procedures and animal products and by-products. Techniques covered will include restraint, behavior, and medical and surgical nursing procedures of large animals and equine. RECOMMENDED ENTRY SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE: High School diploma or GED Grade of C or better (high school or college level within the last five years) in the following courses: Biology with a lab, Chemistry with a lab, Elementary Algebra of equivalent Minimum one-year high school typing/keyboarding skills. Completion of all previous VT courses with a C or better. (
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course will cover pre-surgery preparation and post-surgical care of small animals, principles of surgery, aseptic technique, fluid therapy, and surgical assisting through practical experience. The course applies basic utilization of anesthetic agents, the use and operation of allied machines, monitoring and care of the anesthetized animal patient, and the pre- operative considerations and duties for anesthesia. Other topics include emergency procedures and control of post-surgical pain as well as overall pain management. To enroll in the course, all previous required courses must have been completed with a C or better. (
VT 2270Laboratory and Exotic Animal Care and Management3
1 hour lecture/week - 4 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course introduces the care and management of common laboratory species, avian, reptile, and exotic pets. Discussion will include husbandry, animal behavior, nutrition, identification, restraint, common clinical conditions, nursing procedures, and preventive health care. Presents the fields of laboratory research and zoological medicine. Exotic and laboratory animals are introduced to allow hands-on experiences. Field trips may also be included. (
VT 1410, VT 1710, VT 1810, and VT 2900) (Other requirements: All previous required courses must have been completed with a C or better.)
VT 2360Veterinary Dentistry1
2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course will teach the foundations of veterinary dentistry including oral health assessments and treatments, client education, and radiographic techniques. The course will also provide a review of anesthesia and pain management as it applies to dentistry. (
VT 1410, VT 1610, VT 2230, VT 2820) (Other requirements: C or better in all previously required Veterinary
VT 2720Veterinary Technician Field Experience4
20 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline Students participate as veterinary technicians in a full-time 8 week off-campus learning experience in business, industry, and/or the public sector. The student is involved in the day-to- day work of the facility, including restraint and handling of animals, office procedures, clinical laboratory techniques, radiology, and surgery, anesthesia and dentistry. This course incorporates an on-line review workshop for students to review material studied during their education. (
VT 1610, VT 2270, VT 2820, VT 2920) (Other requirements: To enroll in this course, all previous required courses must be completed with a C or better)
VT 2820Clinical Laboratory Techniques I3
1 hour lecture/week - 4 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This is an advanced clinical laboratory course for veterinary technicians. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the various types of tests that are usually done in the clinical laboratory of a veterinary hospital. Topics will include; blood collection, CBC, WBC, blood film evaluation, leukocyte evaluation, coagulation testing, urinalysis, blood chemistries and blood parasites. Attendance is required for successful completion of the course. To enroll in the course, all previous required courses must have been completed with a C or better. (
2 hours lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is the summation of the laboratory skills and techniques needed by the veterinary technician. Application of microbiological application as used by veterinary technicians is covered. Cytology, serology testing and semen analysis techniques, are also covered. This course includes a hands-on situations covering all laboratory procedures as mentioned previously. Participation is required for successful completion of this course. (
VT 1610, VT 2230, VT 2270, VT 2820, VT 2920) (Other Requirements: To enroll in this course, all previous required courses must have been completed with an overall GPA of 2.0)
VT 2900Kennel Management and Nutrition2
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course will introduce principles of nutrition and advanced animal care duties. This course will provide further opportunities for kennel management of domestic animals while incorporating knowledge of proper nutrition and feeding of the dog and cat. Hands on animal care duties and teamwork and emphasized throughout the course. Attendance is required for successful completion of the course. All previous required courses must have been completed with a C or better. (
VT 2910Pharmacology and Disease for Veterinary Technicians4
3 hours lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course provides background in veterinary pharmacologic principles and management. Topics of focus include common drug terminology, classifications of drugs, such as antibiotics and anesthetics, and mechanisms of drug action, the diseases common to our domestic species along with the pharmacological agents that are used to treat them. Basic skills and management of the veterinary pharmacy are also covered. RECOMMENDED ENTRY SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE: High School diploma or GED. Grade of C or better (high school or college level within the last five years) in the following courses: Biology with a lab, Chemistry with a lab, Elementary Algebra of equivalent Minimum one-year high school typing/keyboarding skills. Admission into the Veterinary Technician program. (
1 hour lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course surveys infectious and noninfectious diseases of domestic animals. The content includes aspects of disease such as etiology, clinical signs, treatment, prevention, and pathology. Animal health care and preventative disease procedures will be implemented. Principles of the disease process, epidemiology, zoonoses, public health significance as well as behavior management will be emphasized. Attendance is required for successful completion of the course. To enroll in the course an overall GPA of 2.0 is required for previously required courses. (
VT 1410, VT 2900, VT 1710, VT 1810) (Other Requirements: To enroll in the course an overall GPA of 2.0 is required for previously required courses)
VT 2930Applied Pharmacology and Nutrition2
TOTAL .............................................................................................. PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the Veterinary Technician program at RCTC, students will achieve the following outcomes: • Participate in facility management utilizing traditional and electronic media and appropriate veterinary medical terminology and abbreviations. • Communicate in a professional manner in all formats – written, oral, non-verbal, and electronic. • Safely and effectively administer and dispense prescribed drugs to patients. • Demonstrate and perform patient assessment techniques in a variety of animal species. • Understand and demonstrate husbandry, nutrition, therapeutic and dentistry techniques appropriate to various animal species. • Safely and effectively manage and maintain patients in all phases of anesthesia. • Safely and effectively select, utilize and maintain anesthetic delivery and monitoring instruments and equipment. • Understand and integrate all aspects of patient management for common surgical procedures in a variety of animal species. • Understand and provide the appropriate instruments, supplies and environment to maintain asepsis during surgical procedures. • Demonstrate knowledge of proper handling, packaging and storage of specimens for laboratory analysis to ensure safety of patients, clients, and staff. • Properly perform analysis of laboratory specimens. • Safely and effectively produce diagnostic radiographic and non-radiographic images. • Safely and effectively handle common laboratory animals used in animal research. • Understand the approach to providing safe and effective care for birds, reptiles, amphibians, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, and ferrets. ADDITIONAL NOTES: PURPOSE: The Veterinary Technology department offers one major option: Veterinary Technician A.A.S Degree. The Veterinary Technician Program is designed for students to complete some prerequisites in Veterinary Technology and after successful completion provide an opportunity to advance into the Veterinary Technician Applied Associate Degree. Courses are arranged in a sequential manner with a field experience component scheduled in the summer semester for the first year and the spring of the second year. All students begin the Veterinary Technician program in the spring semester of the academic year. Courses continue in an arranged sequential manner and are designed to combine theory with practical experience. ....................75 CREDITS
