VETT 2480 - Clinical Pathology 2-Lecture

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives:

1. Describe the veterinary technician’s role in the lab.
2. List and describe the three main areas of quality control.
3. List and describe the three common types of errors in the lab.
4. Describe correct specimen collection and handling.
5. Describe factors that can influence results.
6. Explain the correct way to label samples.

Outcome B: Upon completion of this course, students will identify the procedure and need for clinical chemistry tests.

Objectives:

1. Define clinical enzymology.
2. Identify the various units of measurement.
3. Explain the principles of spectrophotometry.
4. Describe the basic functions of various body organs (kidney, liver, and pancreas).
5. Identify which tests are used to evaluate each body organ or system.

Outcome C: Upon completion of this course, students will identify normal and abnormal blood functions including coagulations factors and blood typing.

Objectives:

1. Define reticulocyte.
2. List the four events of hemostasis.
3. Identify the various tests used to evaluate coagulation.
4. Explain the process of blood collection and transfusion.
5. List the different canine blood types.
6. List the different feline blood types.
7. Describe the procedures available for determining blood type.
8. Recognize signs of a transfusion reaction.
9. Describe the cross match procedure.

Outcome D: Upon completion of this course, students will describe testing for common diseases related to mycology, bacteriology, cytology, and virology.

Objectives:

1. Define dermatophyte.
2. Explain the specimen collection procedure.
3. Describe the various types of fungal infections and explain the process of diagnosis and treatment.
4. List three types of microorganisms.
5. Define microbiology.
6. Define bacteria.
7. Describe the staining properties, morphology, cell arrangement, oxygen requirements, and culture characteristics of various bacteria studied in this course.
8. Explain culture and sensitivity testing.
9. Describe the two interpretations of the zones of inhibition.
10. Define virology.
11. Describe the appropriate immunological tests used for diagnosis of common viral diseases.
12. Define serology.

Outcome E: Upon completion of this course, students will describe collection and testing of cytology samples.

Objectives:

1. List the reasons for performing a vaginal cytology.
2. List and describe the steps involved in collecting a vaginal cytology sample.
3. Explain the four stages of estrus.
4. Describe the characteristics of a vaginal cytology for anestrus, proestrus, estrus, and diestrus.
5. Explain the steps in sperm collection.
6. List the five areas of sperm evaluation.
7. Describe how LH and progesterone tests are is used to determine optimum breeding time in the bitch.
8. Define malignant and benign.
9. Explain the difference between transudate and exudate.
10. Describe the steps to perform a fine needle aspirate.
11. Describe the steps to perform a solid tissue impression smear.
12. List the criteria for malignancy.

Outcome F: Upon completion of this course, students will identify the procedure and need for endocrine and exocrine tests.

Objectives:

1. List the two major functions of the pancreas.
2. Define exocrine and endocrine.
3. List and describe the common exocrine and endocrine tests.
4. List three exocrine digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas.
5. Describe the role of insulin in the body.
6. Describe the role of adrenal, pancreatic, and thyroid hormones in the body as they relate to testing.

1. Clinical pathology, Quality Control, and Clinical Chemistry
2. Endocrinology and Cytology
3. Electrolytes, Reticulocytes, Blood Parasites, and Bone Marrow
4. Coagulation and Blood Types
5. Mycology, Bacteriology, Virology, and Immunology
6. Vaginal Cytology and Sperm Analysis