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2014-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Veterinary Technology Sciences |
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VTS 257 - Large Animal Diseases and Nursing 4 cr.
Students will study how to assess normal and abnormal large animal behaviors and vital functions, recognize common diseases in large animals, understand vaccine protocols, properly use fluids and medications, and provide care for healthy and hospitalized patients. They will learn a wide variety of nursing skills including prophylactic dental care. 2 hr. lect.; laboratory off campus at SUNY Delhi. Students will incur additional expenses for the camp. VTS 111 , VTS 148 , VTS 149 , VTS 150 , VTS 151 , VTS 152 , VTS 155 , VTS 159 , and by advisement only. spring 2015, spring 2016
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VTS 258 - Exotic Animal Care and Diseases 3 cr.
This course will cover the assessment of patient behavior and vital signs, care, recognition of common diseases of exotic animals, feeding and grooming of normal and healthy patients, hospital care for sick animals, administration of medicines and fluids, bandaging, and a wide variety of other nursing procedures. Species studied will include birds, reptiles, rabbits, and rodents. VTS 258 Exotic Animal Care and Diseases primate laboratory requires students to be negative for tuberculosis (TB). The TB test can be performed at your physician’s office or the College nurses office. The test must be performed within one month of attending the lab. 2 hrs. lect.; clinical training off campus. Prerequisite: VTS 150 , VTS 151 , VTS 152 , VTS 155 , and by advisement only. fall 2014, spring 2015, fall 2015, spring 2016
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VTS 293 - Internship in Veterinary Technology 3 cr.
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. summer 2014, fall 2014, spring 2015, summer 2015, fall 2015, spring 2016
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