Veterinary Specific Course Modules VETT
1001 - General Hospital and Clinic Information 1
is an introductory level course designed to give each student the skills
necessary to function as a receptionist in a veterinary hospital. The class
focuses on telephone techniques, veterinary medical terminology, medical
records, filling prescriptions, recognition of common breeds of dogs and cats,
the admittance and discharge of patients, and the development of good
interpersonal and communication skills. Practical assignments are directed
towards the development of basic reception skills in a small animal practice. VETT
1002 - Examination Procedures and Clinical Techniques 1
is an introductory level course directed toward developing knowledge of the
basic clinical skills expected to be performed by a veterinary technician.
Topics include basic restraint of traditional and exotic species, the physical
exam of patients, routine and therapeutic bathing and grooming of animals, cage
and kennel sanitation, basic veterinary medical treatment procedures, basics of
tissue and wound healing, bandaging, basic nutrition, and proper medical record
keeping. Course assignments are directed towards the development of basic
veterinary technician skills. VETT
1003 - Pharmacy and Pharmacology 1 is
an introductory level course designed to give students basic background
knowledge, understanding, and skills in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Course
topics include filling prescriptions, the basics of veterinary pharmacology and
physiology, handling, storing, and documenting controlled substances,
vaccinology, routes and methods of drug administration including pertinent
anatomy, classes of drugs, and basic characteristics of common veterinary
pharmaceuticals. Later courses in this subject will build upon and expand the
topics presented here and include reinforcement of physiologic principles
covered in this course. VETT
1004 - Surgical Prep and Assistance 1
is an introductory level course designed to introduced topics including aseptic
surgical preparations, the understanding and utilization of sterile technique,
an introduction to veterinary anesthetic equipment and pharmaceuticals, the
basics of monitoring anesthetized patients, proper post-anesthetic recovery, and
the cleaning and preparation of surgical supplies and facilities. Later courses
in this topic will expand the scope of information and the technician’s responsibilities
in these areas. VETT
1005 - Animal Nursing
1 is an introductory level course
designed towards developing basic skills in veterinary nursing. Topics include
the care and observation of hospitalized patients; the administration of
medications; care and sanitation of cages and kennels; the nursing care of
newborns and orphans; the proper care of wounds, incisions, and abscesses; and
proper veterinary medical record keeping. Subsequent courses in this subject
will build and expand upon these subject areas. VETT
1006 - Radiology and Ultrasound 1
is an introductory level course designed towards the development of basic skills
in veterinary radiology for the veterinary technician. Topics include the
understanding of radiology safety measures, using radiographic technique charts,
the proper care and maintenance of radiographic equipment, the proper processing
of radiographs, and other basic radiological techniques. Practical assignments
are directed towards the development of basic radiographic skills in a small
animal practice. Levels II and III introduce ultrasound techniques. VETT 1007 - Laboratory Procedures 1 is an introductory level course which introduces basic urinalysis, hematological evaluations, the identification of common blood, internal, and external parasites, basic serological testing, essentials of veterinary microbiology, and other related laboratory evaluations. Practical assignments are directed towards the development of basic laboratory skills in a small animal practice. VETT
1008 - General Hospital and Clinic Information 2
is an intermediate level course that includes advanced client interaction and
front office skills. Material from General Hospital I will be reviewed,
particularly veterinary medical terminology. New topics will focus on the
financial aspects of veterinary practice, basics of animal behavior, dealing
with death and euthanasia, advanced phone techniques and reception skills, and
utilization of computers in the practice. Veterinary practice management
principles will be introduced in this course.
(Prerequisite: VETT1001) VETT
1014 - Laboratory Procedures 2
is an intermediate level course that
increases
the scope and depth of information presented in the Laboratory Procedures I
course. New topics include cytological procedures, reproductive procedures and
related procedures, life cycles of parasites, and more in-depth hematological
procedures. Existing skills in the subjects presented in Laboratory Procedures I
will be reinforced throughout the course. Practical assignments are directed
towards the development of intermediate laboratory skills in a small animal
practice. (Prerequisite: VETT1007) General education courses can be taken through distance learning and the Dallas County Community College District or may be transferred in from local community colleges or universities. Transfer credit will be evaluated by Cedar Valley College and assigned as appropriate. Students should ascertain transferability of general education courses by contacting the DEVAP staff for advisement prior to enrolling in a general education course.
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (3) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number ENG 101. Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 and Developmental Writing 0093 or meet TASP/Alternative Assessment Standard in Reading and Writing. This course focuses on student writing. It emphasizes reading and analytical thinking and introduces research skills. Students practice writing for a variety of audiences and purposes. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2304015135 BIOL 1406 - General Biology (4) This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number BIO 101. Prerequisite: None. This course is the first of a two semester sequence designed for students majoring or minoring in biology and related disciplines. Topics include but are not limited to the scientific method, general and biological chemistry, cell structure and function, cell reproduction, and molecular genetics. Laboratory fee. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2601015124 TECM 1303 - Technical Mathematics (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MTH 136/ MATH 1372/MATH 1373. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. (3 Lec.) MATH
1314 - College Algebra (3) This
is a common course number. Former course prefix/number MTH 101. Prerequisite:
Two years of high school algebra and an appropriate assessment test score or
Developmental Mathematics 0099 or Developmental Mathematics 0093. This course is
a study of relations and functions including polynomial, rational, exponential,
logarithmic, and special functions. Other topics include variation, complex
numbers, systems of equations and inequalities, theory of equations,
progressions, the binomial theorem, proofs, and applications. MATH 1314 is a 3
credit hour lecture course. MATH 1414 is a 4 credit hour lecture course. Either
course will meet degree requirements. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic
Approval Number 2701015437 SPCH
1311 - Introduction To Speech Communication (3) This
is a common course number. Former course prefix/number SC 101. Prerequisite:
None. Theory and practice of speech communication behavior in one-to-one, small
group, and public communication situations are introduced. Students learn more
about themselves, improve skills in communicating with others, and prepare and
deliver formal public speeches. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval
Number 2310015135 |