22 courses with the subject VTS, 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.
This course presents a study of basic veterinary medical terminology. The primary purpose is for the students to be able to analyze a word, to determine its meaning and to use it properly, therefore preparing the student for future classes in veterinary science.
This course provides an overview on how to manage a life-threatening medical emergency that may occurs with dogs and cats in your cat. It focuses on how to keep the animal alive or prevent its condition from getting worse prior to arriving at a veterinary facility. The course topics include safety techniques for working with sick/injured animals, proper restraint of an injured or sick animal, assessment of vitals (temperature, pulse, respiration, crt) to determine normal vs abnormal, emergency first aid for common medical emergencies and CPR for dogs and cats.
Students will study the basic mathematical techniques critical to proper calculation and administration of medications to their animal patients. They will also attain the skills to understand the importance of accuracy in calculations, proper use of units, methods of administration, and to become precise in all those areas. Students will learn to become competent in calculations and the use of oral, parenteral, and intravenous medications.
Students will learn what it means to be a veterinary technician. This course will cover the New York State licensing law, scope of practice, the law and ethics of veterinary practice, controlled substances, veterinary-specific medical terminology, medical record systems and use of legally defensible medical records, the human-animal bond, client and staff interactions, humane euthanasia and grief, OSHA safety, and inventory management basics.
The complex nutritional requirements of companion animals ranging from exotic pets to large farm animals are presented in this course. This course covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of animal feeding through classroom lectures and student projects. Diseases related to nutrition deficiencies and fluid therapy are studied.
This course presents a brief comparative study of the various classes of microorganisms pathogenic to companion animals and livestock. A majority of the course material covers pathogenic parasites. In the lecture portion, life cycles, diagnosis and identification, and prevention, control and treatment strategies are studied. In the laboratory portion, aseptic technique, preparation and care of surgical materials, and preparation and identification of specimens and pathogens are studied. 3 hr. lect; 3 hr. lab.
The normal structure and function of the animal body through detailed studies of selected organ systems is studied in this course. In the lecture portion, students study the relationship between structure and function of animal bodies of exotics, carnivores, and herbivores through a detailed analysis of selected organ systems. Laboratory work emphasizes hands‐on experiences using models, specimens and dissections of representative species. 3 hr. lect.; 3 hr. lab.
Students will study the physiology, clinical presentations and treatments of common metabolic disorders. Emphasis will be placed on the laboratory analysis of bodily fluids, which include blood, urine, effusions, and cytological samples and using the diagnostic tools of chemistry, hematology and microbiology to diagnose disease. 3 hrs. lect; 3 hrs. lab.
Students will study restraint, handling and procedural skills used while working with a variety of species in the veterinary profession. Students will also be required to take part in scenarios that would take place as a licensed veterinary technician that would require multitasking and the ability to follow directions. 3 hrs. lab.
Normal and abnormal behavior of several domestic species of animals will be studied. Students will also study preventative behavioral medicine and will learn the tools needed for obtaining a thorough history as required for the diagnosis and treatment of behavior problems commonly encountered in the clinical setting. Common pharmacological treatments, and when best to use them, are discussed as well. 2 hr. lect.
This course is designed for students entering the second year of the Veterinary Technology Program. Students will attend a 3-hour lecture and their clinical practicum each week. Emphasis is placed on all facets of anesthesia including the pre-anesthetic period through recovery. Injectable drugs as well as inhalation anesthetics are covered along with analgesic medications and other drugs affecting most major body systems. Drug kinetics, adverse reactions, labeling, dispensing,recording, and proper handling of various drugs is also included. 3 hrs. lect
Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging will cover multiple diagnostic modalities utilized in veterinary medicine such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT scan), Radiography, Contrast Studies, Ultrasonography, Nuclear Medicine, and Fluoroscopy. Emphasis on patient positioning, exposure settings, film processing, and radiation safety will be covered. Students will work with a digital dental x-ray machine, digital tabletop x-ray machine and ultrasound machines during the lab period. 1 hr. lect; 2 hrs. lab.
Students will understand how to assess normal and abnormal small animal vital functions, vaccine protocols, proper administration and use of medications, recognize common disease and provide care for healthy and hospitalized patients. The importance of surgical nursing and the skills that are required to assess a patient’s medical status as well as performing and maintaining aseptic technique in the surgical suite and in the preparation of patients for surgery. In addition, veterinary dentistry, which includes, cleaning, extractions, repair of a patient’s teeth and other diseases of the oral cavity will be covered. 3 hrs. lect
This course is aimed to teach the basic medicine, anatomy, physiology, and husbandry of exotic pet species for the licensed veterinary technician. Students will be expected to identify normal healthy behaviors, as well as abnormal clinical signs. This course will cover recognition and treatment of common diseases (including zoonotic diseases), species differences, husbandry, as well as a variety of nursing skills (diagnostics, restraint and handling, venipuncture, anesthesia, and more) for both healthy and unhealthy exotic animals. Species to be discussed are species of birds, reptiles, ferrets, rabbits, rodents, amphibians, and other small mammals. 2 hrs. lect.
This lecture-format class will present an overview of entry level background information to assist and enable the student to understand and participate in a modern veterinary practice serving farm animals. It will also enable the student to understand basic diseases of farm animals and the common methods used to prevent those diseases. Basic husbandry techniques commonly employed by enterprises which use farm animals for profit will also be covered.
This course is being offered to SUNY Ulster students in an attempt to build working relationships between SUNY Veterinary Science programs and provide students with the opportunity to complete the hands-on AVMA required laboratory animal techniques. This course will focus on the principles relating to the biology and care of common laboratory animal species. The lab animal industry will be evaluated with a special focus on the guidelines and regulations, humane care, housing, husbandry practices, breeding, diseases, and physiological data of the species most commonly used in the lab animal industry. The close relationship between the use of these animals and human/animal health will also be examined by looking at industry news and advancements.
This course is designed to prepare students to take the Veterinary Technology National Exam which is required for licensure. Students who complete this course have an 85-95% pass rate on the VTNE. The course material is online but students will meet with an on-campus SUNY Ulster instructor once a week to ask questions and discuss their progress in the course.
Students are placed in a veterinary hospital to complete the AVMA required small animal surgical/anesthesia clinical skills. Emphasis is placed on all facets of facets of anesthesia including the pre-anesthetic period through recovery. Injectable drugs as well as inhalation anesthetics are covered along with analgesic medications and other drugs affecting most major body systems. Drug kinetics, adverse reactions, labeling, dispensing, recording, and proper handling of various drugs is also included. Students will have hands on experience during their clinical rotation performing all required skills found in Assessing Essential Skills of Veterinary Technology Students in the categories of Pharmacology and Anesthesia.
Students are assigned to a SUNY Ulster Veterinary Technology Program approved veterinary hospital to complete AVMA required skills in surgical nursing, emergency medicine, dentistry and small animal care. The students will learn how to assess normal and abnormal small animal vital functions, understand vaccine protocols, proper administration and use of medications, recognize common disease and provide care for healthy and hospitalized patients. Prophylactic dental care will also be performed. Students will have hands on experience during their clinical rotation performing all required skills found in Assessing Essential Skills of Veterinary Technology Students in the category of Medical and Surgical Nursing.
This lecture-format class will present an overview of entry level background information to assist and enable the student to understand and participate in a modern veterinary practice serving farm animals. It will also enable the student to understand basic diseases of farm animals and the common methods used to prevent those diseases. Basic husbandry techniques commonly employed by enterprises which use farm animals for profit will also be covered.
This course is being offered to SUNY Ulster students in an attempt to build working relationships between SUNY Veterinary Science programs and provide students with the opportunity to complete the hands-on AVMA required laboratory animal techniques. This course will focus on the principles relating to the biology and care of common laboratory animal species. The lab animal industry will be evaluated with a special focus on the guidelines and regulations, humane care, housing, husbandry practices, breeding, diseases, and physiological data of the species most commonly used in the lab animal industry. The close relationship between the use of these animals and human/animal health will also be examined by looking at industry news and advancements. The laboratory portion of this course will build on the skills and knowledge introduced in pre- requisite courses with a special focus on restraint, handling, sexing, dose calculations, injection techniques, and clinical observations of the species introduced.
Students will be engaged in practical work experience within the field of veterinary technology. Observation and hands on experience in small animal and/or large animal facilities will allow students to apply their classroom knowledge in a clinical setting. The parameters of the internship will be established between the student and the hosting organization under the department’s supervision. A contract specifying hours and a method of evaluation will be signed by the parties with sufficient hours for the credits earned. This opportunity will be open to second year students, with the approval of the student’s academic advisor and the department chairperson.
Source: Ulster County Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
