BIOLOGICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT
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| M=Monday T=Tuesday W=Wednesday Th=Thursday F=Friday S=Saturday U=Sunday | ||||||
| Course ID | Course Title | Units | ||||
| CRN # | Course | Activity | Time | Days | Instructor | Location |
| V T 50 | CURRENT TOPICS IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY | .5 Unit | ||||
| A series of three-hour lectures, lecture-demonstrations, multimedia presentations, live demonstrations, or hands-on workshops presented once monthly (three times per quarter) by the instructor, professionals in veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, or the animal health-related fields. A variety of content is presented in order to provide current topical and practical information in the animal care field. Guest presenters will include veterinarians, specialists, veterinary technicians, animal handlers, administrative professionals and educators. All veterinary technology students are required to enroll each quarter, but the seminar may be taken by any student for personal interest. Unregistered veterinary assistants, and other members of the veterinary paraprofessional staff may also enroll. | ||||||
| 1 hour lecture-laboratory. (12 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisites: Admission to the Veterinary Technology Program. | ||||||
| Advisory: Pass/No Pass. | ||||||
| 41249 | V T -050.-01 | Lecture-Laboratory | 05:00 PM-08:40 PM | T | GREGORY, SANDRA | 1501 |
| Lecture-Laboratory | 05:00 PM-08:40 PM | T | GREGORY, SANDRA | 1501 | ||
| Lecture-Laboratory | 05:00 PM-08:40 PM | T | GREGORY, SANDRA | 1501 | ||
| V T -050.-01: First class meeting is 4/16. Class meets once each month on Tuesday- 4/16, 5/14, 6/11. Not open to Non-VT Program students. | ||||||
| 41250 | V T -050.-02 | Lecture-Laboratory | 05:00 PM-08:40 PM | T | GREGORY, SANDRA | 1501 |
| Lecture-Laboratory | 05:00 PM-08:40 PM | T | GREGORY, SANDRA | 1501 | ||
| Lecture-Laboratory | 05:00 PM-08:40 PM | T | GREGORY, SANDRA | 1501 | ||
| V T 51 | INTRODUCTION TO VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY | 1.5 Units | ||||
| A prerequisite for admission to the Veterinary Technology Program. Orientation to the program requirements and curriculum. Survey of the role of the veterinary assistant and registered veterinary technician in the workplace. Survey of employment opportunities and areas of specialization. Ethics and professionalism. Laws and regulations governing veterinary technicians. Introduction to basic animal care skills and clinical procedures. | ||||||
| 1 hour lecture, 2 hours lecture-laboratory. (36 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| 40214 | V T -051.-01 | Lecture | 04:00 PM-04:50 PM | M | DEPAOLO, KATHLEEN | 8507 |
| Lecture-Laboratory | 05:00 PM-06:50 PM | M | DEPAOLO, KATHLEEN | 8507 | ||
| V T 53C | INTRODUCTION TO LARGE ANIMAL CARE | 1 Unit | ||||
| Introduction to principles of husbandry and veterinary nursing care of common domestic large animal species. Breed identification; housing and restraint; physical examination; administration of medication and therapeutics; nutrition and feeding; common diseases; common large animal clinical procedures. | ||||||
| 2 hours lecture-laboratory. (24 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology Program. | ||||||
| 40852 | V T -053C-01 | Lecture-Laboratory | 08:00 AM-09:50 AM | M | BELLAMY, PHILIP | 8507 |
| V T -053C-01: Requires admission to VT Program. | ||||||
| V T 54B | COMPARATIVE VETERINARY ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY FOR THE VETERINARY TECHNICIAN | 5 Units | ||||
| Comparative anatomy and physiology for veterinary technicians. This course covers the clinically relevant anatomy and physiology of the major domestic animals and includes a discussion of the similarities and differences among the species. Emphasis is placed on the normal structure and function of the major organ systems as the foundation for understanding pathology and pathophysiology of disease. This course is intended for students enrolled in the Veterinary Technology Program. | ||||||
| 4 hours lecture, 1 hour lecture-laboratory, 2 hours laboratory. (84 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisites: V T 54A; V T 51 or equivalent. | ||||||
| Advisory: ENGL 1A, ESLL 26 or equivalent; CHEM 30A or equivalent. | ||||||
| 40225 | V T -054B-01 | Lecture | 10:00 AM-11:50 AM | MW | MACDOUGALL, MAUREEN | 8507 |
| Lecture-Laboratory | 01:00 PM-01:50 PM | M | MACDOUGALL, MAUREEN | 8507 | ||
| Laboratory | 02:00 PM-03:50 PM | M | MACDOUGALL, MAUREEN | 8507 | ||
| 40226 | V T -054B-02 | Lecture | 10:00 AM-11:50 AM | MW | MACDOUGALL, MAUREEN | 8507 |
| Lecture-Laboratory | 01:00 PM-01:50 PM | W | MACDOUGALL, MAUREEN | 8507 | ||
| Laboratory | 02:00 PM-03:50 PM | W | MACDOUGALL, MAUREEN | 8507 | ||
| V T 72 | PRINCIPLES OF VETERINARY DENTISTRY | 2 Units | ||||
| Basic principles of veterinary dentistry for the veterinary technology student. Includes dental anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, charting and instrumentation. Techniques of routine dental prophylaxis and dental assisting. Discussion of periodontal disease, modes of therapy and prevention. Introduction to common dental disorders, endodontic technique, simple extractions, and dental radiography. Course includes hands-on laboratory sessions using veterinary dental equipment, models, and live animal patients. Care and use of common instruments and equipment. | ||||||
| 1 hour lecture, 2 hours lecture-laboratory. (36 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology Program. | ||||||
| 40215 | V T -072.-01 | Lecture-Laboratory | 04:00 PM-05:50 PM | Th | GREGORY, SANDRA | 8507 |
| Lecture | 10:00 AM-10:50 AM | Th | TERRY, KATHARINE | 8507 | ||
| 40267 | V T -072.-02 | Lecture-Laboratory | 11:00 AM-12:50 PM | T | GREGORY, SANDRA | 8507 |
| Lecture | 10:00 AM-10:50 AM | ThU | TERRY, KATHARINE | 8507 | ||
| V T 75C | ANIMAL CARE SKILLS III | 1 Unit | ||||
| Continuation of V T 75B. Practical application of animal care skills and principles of animal care and management using techniques and knowledge learned in the veterinary technology classroom. Opportunity to participate in the health care team involved in the care, management and husbandry of livestock, companion animals and laboratory animals. Responsibilities include medical record keeping, inventory control, and care of clinical equipment. Emphasis will be on the basic principles and application of clinical facility management, care of resident teaching animals, and routine maintenance duties Level of responsibility increases as the student prepares to enter the second year of the program and take over lead nurse responsibilities. | ||||||
| 3 hours laboratory. (36 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisite: V T 75B. | ||||||
| 40216 | V T -075C-01 | Laboratory | TBA | TBA | GREGORY, SANDRA | 8507 |
| V T -075C-01: A total of 36 hours of animal care done in 18 two-hour shifts scheduled during the quarter. | ||||||
| V T 85 | VETERINARY EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE | 4 Units | ||||
| Theoretical and practical aspects of assisting the veterinarian in the management of medical and traumatic emergencies. Recognition and assessment of cardiovascular shock, respiratory crisis, gastrointestinal emergency, and musculoskeletal trauma. Principles and techniques of fluid therapy and administration of emergency drugs. Application of treatment protocols for shock, cardiopulmonary arrest, gastrointestinal crisis, wounds and fractures, toxicoses, and dystocia. Nutrition of critical care patients. Maintenance of emergency medical equipment and supplies. This course is intended for students enrolled in the Veterinary Technology Program. | ||||||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology Program. | ||||||
| 40217 | V T -085.-01 | Laboratory | 01:00 PM-03:50 PM | T | DEPAOLO, KATHLEEN | 8507 |
| Lecture | 10:00 AM-11:15 AM | MW | ELLIS, ELIZABETH | 8607 | ||
| 40218 | V T -085.-02 | Laboratory | 01:00 PM-03:50 PM | Th | DEPAOLO, KATHLEEN | 8507 |
| Lecture | 10:00 AM-11:15 AM | MW | ELLIS, ELIZABETH | 8607 | ||
| V T 86 | LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY | 4 Units | ||||
| Study of the husbandry, care, management, and nursing care of rabbits, rodents kept as companion animals. Orientation to the humane and ethical use of animals in research and to the animal advocate and nursing roles of the veterinary technician in a biomedical research animal facility. Regulations affecting the use of animals in research are discussed. Proper methods of restraint and handling; husbandry and housing; feeding and nutrition; medical and surgical nursing techniques for the common species of "laboratory animals" (i.e. rodents, rabbits, nonhuman primates, reptiles and amphibians, etc.) Introduction to diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and common diseases of laboratory animals. Appropriate anesthesia, analgesia and euthanasia methods will be discussed. | ||||||
| 4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology Program. | ||||||
| 40219 | V T -086.-01 | Lecture | 08:00 AM-09:50 AM | W | HEATH, LISA | 8507 |
| Lecture | 11:00 AM-12:50 PM | Th | HEATH, LISA | 8507 | ||
| V T 87C | ADVANCED ANIMAL CARE SKILLS III | 1 Unit | ||||
| Continuation of V T 87B. Continuing instruction of first-year students in basic principles of facilities management and maintenance care of resident animals. Supervisory responsibilities include the formulation of work schedules, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on resident animals, performance evaluations of first-year students, and staffing open lab sessions. Facilitate transition of primary animal care responsibility to first-year students. | ||||||
| 3 hours laboratory. (36 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology Program. | ||||||
| 40220 | V T -087C-01 | Laboratory | TBA | TBA | GREGORY, SANDRA | 8507 |
| V T -087C-01: A total of 36 hours of animal care done in 12 two-hour shifts, plus 12 hours of additional assigned animal & facility related duties. | ||||||
| V T 89 | CLINICAL INTERNSHIP I | 3 Units | ||||
| Off-campus practical clinical work experience for Veterinary Technology Program students in veterinary facilities supervised by licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Integration into a veterinary health care team and exposure to varied methodologies and practice philosophies in a variety of clinical settings. Practical application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired in the first year program course work: clinical application of anatomy and physiology; medical terminology and medical math; chemistry and microbiology; interpersonal skills and office practices. Supervised hands-on training in basic medical and surgical nursing. Opportunity to practice and attain entry level competency in essential clinical skills. This course is intended for students admitted into the Veterinary Technology Program. | ||||||
| 15 hours laboratory. (180 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology Program. | ||||||
| 40221 | V T -089.-01 | Laboratory | TBA | TBA | TERRY, KATHARINE | TBA |
| V T -089.-01: Mandatory monthly meetings with Intern Coordinator TBA. Requirement for 15 hrs/wk, or a total of 180 hrs/qtr, in an approved internship. Schedule subject to assignment by clinical site. | ||||||
| V T 93 | CLINICAL INTERNSHIP IV | 4 Units | ||||
| Off-campus practical clinical work experience for Veterinary Technology Program students in veterinary facilities supervised by licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Student assumes primary responsibility for training, mentoring, and supervising new unregistered veterinary assistants and veterinary technicians. High-level practical application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired in the concurrent second year program course work. In addition to competently performing all essential clinical skills and duties delegated to the veterinary technician; the student will begin to take responsibility for client education, development of patient care plans, providing nursing care to critical care and emergency patients, performing advanced sampling techniques, conducting special diagnostic studies, and performing more complex therapeutics. | ||||||
| 20 hours laboratory. (240 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology Program. | ||||||
| 40222 | √ V T -093.-01 | Laboratory | TBA | TBA | TERRY, KATHARINE | HOSP |
| V T -093.-01: Mandatory monthly meeting with Intern Coordinator TBA. Requirement for 20 hrs/wk, or a total of 240 hrs/qtr, in an approved internship. Schedule subject to assignment by clinical site. | ||||||
| V T 95 | VETERINARY TECHNICIAN PROFICIENCY | 2 Units | ||||
| Review of pertinent subject matter in preparation for the California State Veterinary Technician Examination and the Veterinary Technician national Examination. Guided review and discussion of exam application process. | ||||||
| 2 hours lecture. (24 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology Program. | ||||||
| 40223 | V T -095.-01 | Lecture | 08:00 AM-09:50 AM | Th | HEATH, LISA | 8507 |
| V T -095.-01: Must concurrently enroll in VT 95L.01. | ||||||
| V T 95L | VETERINARY TECHNICIAN PROFICIENCY LABORATORY | 1 Unit | ||||
| Provides opportunity for practicing essential clinical skills and demonstrating the technical proficiency required of the graduate veterinary technician. Emphasis is on skill development and hands-on experience in all required areas. Practical training in the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities List of Essential Skills Expected of Graduate Veterinary Technicians using a set of Standard criteria as a guideline for the accomplishment of performance objectives. | ||||||
| 3 hours laboratory. (36 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology Program. | ||||||
| 40224 | V T -095L-01 | Laboratory | 08:00 AM-10:50 AM | T | GREGORY, SANDRA | 8507 |
| V T -095L-01: Must concurently enroll in VT 95.01. | ||||||
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