15 courses with the subject VST, 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.
VST 101Introduction to Animal Technology
Survey course introducing terminology and specializations of animal technology field. Lectures and demonstrations include role of veterinary technician; career opportunities; safety, ethics and humane treatment of animals; information related to different classifications and breeds of animals; principles and practices of animal care in clinics, hospitals and research laboratories; handling and restraint of large, small and research animals; legal regulations, state and federal laws. Requires two field visits to observe professions in animal health field. Students must demonstrate proof of current tetanus inoculation and provide own transportation to off-campus field experiences. Registration in this course requires that students purchase liability insurance through the College. (offered fall semester only) (1 hr. lecture, 2 hrs. laboratory) No prerequisite. Offered on: G / 2 cr. hrs.
Laboratory hands-on course providing students with necessary technical skills and knowledge to function as farm animal nurses. Familiarizes students with proper handling techniques and procedures such as restraint, collection of specimens, and medication of farm animal species. Students required to provide their own transportation to off-campus field experiences. (offered spring semester only) (2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. laboratory) Registration in this course requires that students purchase liability insurance through the College. Prerequisite: VST101, VST103 and VST104 with a minimum grade of C. Corequisite: VST116. Offered on: G / 3 cr. hrs.
Principles involved in operating a veterinary practice. Legal aspects of practice are discussed as well as methods of managing personnel, financial responsibilities, ordering drugs and supplies, keeping inventory and bookkeeping. Students use illustrations from actual practices and become familiar with forms currently in use. The computer and its impact and use in veterinary medicine are discussed. Hands-on experience is obtained. (offered spring semester only) No prerequisite. Offered on: G / 2 cr. hrs. y Science Technology program.
Introduces veterinary technology students to veterinary nursing and patient management. Includes discussion of patient assessment and monitoring, administration of medications, standards of safety in the workplace, medical record formats, prevention of nosocomial infections. (offered spring semester) (1 hr. lecture, 2 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisite: VST101, VST103 and VST104 with a minimum grade of C and CHE120. Corequisite: VST111. Offered on: G / 2 cr. hrs.
Prepares students for careers as laboratory animal technicians. Topics focus on theoretical and practical aspects of husbandry, restraint, and handling of commonly used research animals. Includes preparation of students for more advanced coursework in Veterinary Science Technology curriculum by emphasizing aspects of medical terminology and pathology and by accustoming students to manipulation of living animals. Safety and humane treatment emphasized throughout course. (offered fall semester only) (2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisite: VST111, VST114 and VST116 with a minimum grade of C. Offered on: G / 3 cr. hrs.
Various aspects of veterinary hematology which are important to the LVT. Lecture topics provide background anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pathophysiology necessary for comprehensive understanding of procedures covered in laboratory portion of course. Laboratory sessions concerned primarily with collection, storage, handling and analysis of blood. Registration in this course requires that students purchase liability insurance through the college. (offered fall semester only) (2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisite: VST111, VST114 and VST116 with a minimum grade of C. Offered on: G / 3 cr. hrs.
Two-course sequence providing supervised applied training in veterinary animal hospital or animal research facility for each semester. Through these supervised training experiences students develop their skills as animal technicians. Performance is evaluated by supervising veterinarian or facility manager. Students required to provide their own transportation to off-campus field experiences. Registration in these courses requires that students purchase liability insurance through the College. (offered fall semester only) (1 hr. lecture, 8 hrs. clinical) Prerequisite: VST111, VST114 and VST116 with a minimum grade of C. Offered on: G / 3 cr. hrs.
Focuses on aspects of pharmacy and pharmacology important to practicing veterinary technician. Major topics include proper handling, storage and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. Drug action, appropriate drug selection, and calculations of various drug dosages are taught. (offered fall semester only) on: G / 3 cr. hrs.
VST111, VST114 and VST116 with a minimum grade of C. Offered
VST 207Small Animal Nursing II
Prepares the veterinary technology student to monitor and manage the small animal veterinary patient. Discussion of common diseases, emergencies and medical treatments are discussed to prepare students to identify patient vulnerabilities and facilitate treatment. (offered fall semester only) Prerequisite: CHE120 and VST111, VST114 and VST116 with a minimum grade of C. Offered on: G / 2 cr. hrs.
The lecture portion of this course will consist of a comprehensive discussion of analog and digital radiographic image production including quality control, radiation safety, use and creation of technique charts and preparation for imaging procedures. Entry-level mechanics of alternate imaging modalities will comprise the balance of didactic instruction. Laboratory exercises will focus on the use of radiographic equipment, patient positioning, analog and digital imaging processing, and assessment of imagining techniques and quality control. (offered fall semester only) (2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisites: CHE120, VST111 and VST116 with a minimum grade of C. Corequisite: VST201. Offered on: G / 3 cr. hrs.
Major topics of veterinary clinical pathology not covered in VST202. Focus on urology, clinical chemistry, clinical enzymology, clinical serology, digestive function tests, laboratory microbiology and laboratory parasitology. Laboratory sessions concerned with collection, storage and handling of laboratory specimens, and performance of analytical procedures. (offered spring semester only) (2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisite: VST201, VST202, VST205 and VST207 with a minimum grade of C. Offered on: G / 3 cr. hrs.
Two-course sequence providing supervised applied training in veterinary animal hospital or animal research facility for each semester. Through these supervised training experiences students develop their skills as animal technicians. Performance is evaluated by supervising veterinarian or facility manager. Students required to provide their own transportation to off-campus field experiences. Registration in these courses requires that students purchase liability insurance through the College. (offered spring semester only) (1 hr. lecture, 8 hrs. clinical) Prerequisite: VST202, VST203, VST207 and VST209 with a minimum grade of C. Offered on: G / 3 cr. hrs.
Prepares students to monitor veterinary patient throughout all aspects of anesthesia and surgery. Responsibilities include daily monitoring of patient, and pre-surgical assessments through post-surgical care. Different forms and levels of anesthesia are reviewed. Emphasis on practical patient care includes maintenance of surgical instrumentation and monitoring equipment. (offered spring semester only) (3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. laboratory) Prerequisite: VST201, VST202, VST203, VST205, VST207 and VST209 with a minimum grade of C. Offered on: G / 4 cr. hrs.
