Emergency & Critical Care for Veterinary Technicians

Catalog description

Three semester hours (2 lec / 2 lab) This course provides an introduction to current emergency & critical care procedures for both large and small animals. A systematic approach will be taken in examining the physiology, treatment and care of emergency and critical care cases seen in practice. Physical findings, appropriate diagnostic testing, initial treatment, appropriate monitoring and follow-up are emphasized. Laboratories will include emergency simulations, clinical cases and critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the second year of the professional Veterinary Biomedical Technology program.