VETT 1070 - Advanced Small Animal Techniques-Laboratory

Credit Hours: 0.50

Prerequisites: Admission into the Veterinary Technician Program; VETT 1060 and VETT 1080 all with grade C or better

(formerly VETT 1090)

VETT 1070 instructs veterinary technician students in advanced techniques commonly performed in the dog and cat. It reiterates basic skills learned in VETT 1060. Application strategies include various routes of venipuncture, ophthalmic and otic medication administration, handling and collection of blood, urine, and fecal samples, and the administration of subcutaneous and intravenous fluids.

Location: Center Campus

Contact Hours: 1
Billable Contact Hours: 1

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome A: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate appropriate venipuncture techniques for blood sample collection in dogs and cats.

Objectives:

Demonstrate blood collection from various veins using the syringe and vacutainer techniques.
Demonstrate the appropriate way to obtain a blood sample from the cephalic vein.
Demonstrate the appropriate way to obtain a blood sample from the saphenous vein.
Demonstrate the appropriate way to obtain a blood sample from the femoral vein.
Demonstrate the appropriate way to obtain a blood sample from the jugular vein.

Outcome B: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate appropriate sample collection techniques for urine and feces in dogs and cats.

Objectives:

Demonstrate the appropriate technique for obtaining a urine sample from a male dog using a catheter.
Demonstrate the appropriate technique for obtaining a fecal sample in dogs and cats.
Demonstrate the appropriate technique of bandaging and recognize signs of improper application.

Outcome C: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate appropriate techniques used for various ophthalmic procedures and exams and administration of ophthalmic and otic medications in dogs and cats.

Objectives:

Explain and demonstrate the steps involved in completing various ophthalmic exams and procedures.
Demonstrate the appropriate method of applying ophthalmic medicine.
Demonstrate the appropriate method of applying otic medicine.
Demonstrate the appropriate way to clean ears.

Outcome D: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate appropriate techniques for IV catheter placement and SQ fluid administration in dogs and cats.

Objectives:

Demonstrate the appropriate technique for placing an indwelling IV catheter.
Demonstrate the appropriate technique for setting up an IV fluid administration set.
Demonstrate the appropriate technique for SQ fluid administration.
List and explain the location of various veins commonly used as venipuncture sites.

Outcome E: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate appropriate bandaging techniques in dogs and cats.

Objectives:

Demonstrate the appropriate technique for placement of a bandage on the tail.
Demonstrate the appropriate technique for placement of a bandage on the paw.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Venipuncture and blood collection techniques
Urine and fecal sample collection techniques
Ophthalmic and otic procedures and techniques
IV catheter placement and SQ fluid administration
Bandaging techniques

Primary Faculty
Renda-Francis, Lori
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Shaw, Andrea
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088