VETT 1455 - Introduction to Clinical Pathology - Laboratory

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate the proper use of the microscope.
2. Demonstrate how to operate a centrifuge.
3. Prepare hematology equipment.
4. Organize supplies needed to perform common lab procedures.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will prepare complete blood counts (CBC).

Objectives:

1. Identify supplies needed to complete a CBC.
2. Prepare a blood smear.
3. Identify cells.
4. Quantify results.
5. Recognize variations in canine and feline CBCs.
6. Recognize abnormalities.
7. Evaluate the packed cell volume.
8. Calculate red blood cell indices and corrected white blood cell counts.
9. List normal values for the dog and cat.
10. Document the results of each test.
11. Explain the significance of the results.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will prepare  urinalysis.

Objectives:

1. Identify supplies needed to complete a urinalysis.
2. Demonstrate how to perform the physical examination of urine.
3. List any abnormalities and their significance from the physical examination.
4. Perform chemical examination of urine.
5. Comple microscopic examination of urine.
6. Classify findings.
7. Recognize abnormalities.
8. Document the results of each test.
9. Explain the significance of the results.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will perform fecal exams.

Objectives:

1. Identify supplies needed to complete various fecal tests.
2. Compare and contrast the different fecal tests.
3. Perform common fecal tests.
4. Identify common microscopic findings.
5. Document results of each test.
6. Explain the significance of the results.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will compare and contrast various methods of heartworm testing.

Objectives:

1. Identify supplies needed to complete various heartworm testing.
2. Perform common heartworm tests.
3. Document results of each test.
4. Explain the significance of the results.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will identify internal and external parasites.

Objectives:

1. Identify supplies needed to complete various parasitic testing.
2. Describe  various endo- and ectoparasites.
3. List modes of transmission and detection for the endo- and ectoparasites.
4. Demonstrate common parasitic testing procedures.
5. Document results of each test.
6. Explain the significance of the results.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Common laboratory equipment
2. Hematology
3. Urinalysis
4. Fecal Examination
5. Heartworm
6. Parasitology