VETT 1070 - Advanced Small Animal Techniques-Laboratory

Credit Hours: 0.50

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate blood collection from various veins using the syringe and vacutainer techniques.
2. Demonstrate the appropriate way to obtain a blood sample from the cephalic vein.
3. Demonstrate the appropriate way to obtain a blood sample from the saphenous vein.
4. Demonstrate the appropriate way to obtain a blood sample from the femoral vein.
5. 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:

1. Demonstrate the appropriate technique for obtaining a urine sample from a male dog using a catheter.
2. Demonstrate the appropriate technique for obtaining a fecal sample in dogs and cats.
3. 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:

1. Explain and demonstrate the steps involved in completing various ophthalmic exams and procedures.
2. Demonstrate the appropriate method of applying ophthalmic medicine.
3. Demonstrate the appropriate method of applying otic medicine.
4. 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:

1. Demonstrate the appropriate technique for placing an indwelling IV catheter.
2. Demonstrate the appropriate technique for setting up an IV fluid administration set.
3. Demonstrate the appropriate technique for SQ fluid administration.
4. 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:

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

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1. Venipuncture and blood collection techniques
2. Urine and fecal sample collection techniques
3. Ophthalmic and otic procedures and techniques
4. IV catheter placement and SQ fluid administration
5. Bandaging techniques