This course introduces students to the profession of veterinary technology/veterinary nursing and encompasses various animal species. Topics may include but are not limited to professionalism; communication; general veterinary practice and procedures in clinical and hospital settlings; regulatory and ethical issues; personal safety and risk; medical and regulatory record keeping; sanitation and biosecurity; office and hospital procedures; client relations; policies and procedures; identification of animals; basic animal behavior; husbandry; care and nutrition; medical terminology and abbreviations; handling and restraint; dental health; patient signalment and medical history. Students may also be introduced to topics related to euthanasia and patient aftercare.
Upon completion of this course students should have a general understanding of the profession of veterinary technology/veterinary nursing and be able to demonstrate sound decision making, professionalism, and effectively asist veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with basic beterinary procedures in a clinical setting.
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