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  • VETT 130: Animal Management & Nutrition

    2.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course focuses on the principles of animal managment and nutrition as they relate to the care and well-being of animals. Topics addressed will include the six classes of nutrients and their functions, deficiencies, potential toxicities and energy and nutrient requirements. Students will learn about the fundamentals of animal behavior, and nutrition, with an emphasis on applying this knowledge to various species commonly encountered in veterinary practice. (2-0-2) Prerequisite:    CHEM 106 and VETT 100
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  • VETT 140: Veterinary Lab & Parasitology

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course provides an in-depth exploration of veterinary laboratory techniques, with a particular focus on parasitology. Students will learn how to perform various diagnostic tests, identify, and classify different parasites, and interpret results to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of animals. (3-2-4) Prerequisite:    VETT 100 and VETT 110
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  • VETT 150: Diagnostic Imaging

    2.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course is designed as an introduction to basic radiology, ultrasound and other related diagnostic modalities. The student will learn how to correctly position an animal patient, calculate exposure values, expose radiographic film, and process radiographs of diagnostic quality for the veterinarian to examine. Special emphasis is placed on the potential hazards of radiation and occupational safety. (2-0-2) Prerequisite:    VETT 100, VETT 110, and VETT 120
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  • VETT 200: Large Animal Nursing

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of large animal clinical procedures, restraint, physical examination, venipuncture, administration of medications via various routes, wound treatment, bandaging, sample collection radiography and general husbandry procedures; species include cows, horses, pigs, sheep, and goats. (3-0-3) Prerequisite:    VETT 130 and VETT 140
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  • VETT 210: Animal Disease

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Introduction to principles of disease in large and small animal species. Topics include clinical symptomology, diagnosis, therapy, epidemiology and prevention of common diseases. Toxicology, zoonotic diseases and medical emergencies will be covered. This course will be organized around body systems and associated pathologic conditions. (3-0-3) Prerequisite:    VETT 130, VETT 140, and VETT 150
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  • VETT 220: Veterinary Pharmacology

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course provides an understanding of veterinary pharmacology, focusing on the principles and applications of drugs used in veterinary medicine. This course covers the fundamental concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, and theraputic drug monitoring. Students will also explore different drug classes used in veterinary practice, their mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, and potential side effects. Emphasis will be placed on developing critical thinking skills for appropriate drug selection and dosage determination in various animal species. (4-0-4) Prerequisite:    MATH 130
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  • VETT 230: Small Animal Nursing

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course involves nursing and management of the small animal patient. This is the introduction to small animal patient care and treatment that a technician will be expected to provide in a veterinary practice. It includes techniques, equipment, client education, managment of the hospitalized patient and preventative medicine. Emphasis will be on the role of veterinary technician in the veterinary hospital. (4-0-4) Prerequisite:    VETT 130, VETT 140, and VETT 150
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  • VETT 240: Veterinary Dental Techniques

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course will provide an overview of veterinary dentistry, with a focus on canine and feline dentistry. The major topics for this course include the following: dental anatomy, common dental diseases, dental instruments and equipment, dental radiography, basic dental procedures (including charting, routine periodontal care, anesthesia/monitoring/analgesia considerations, and post-operative considerations), and home care for clients. (3-0-3) Prerequisite:    VETT 150
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  • VETT 250: Veterinary Surgical Nursing

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    Veterinary Surgical Nursing will include hygiene of the surgical suite and surgical prep room, asepsis, surgical instruments, and sterilization techniques. Introduction to the basics of animal anesthesia as used in surgical procedures. This will include discussion of drugs and equipment for anesthetic administration, recovery, and emergencies. This course will also provide discussion of preoperative and postoperative care. (4-0-4) Prerequisite:    VETT 200, VETT 210, VETT 220, and VETT 230
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  • VETT 255: Lab Animal Science & Exotics

    2.00 Credits
    Community College of Beaver County

    This course will provide a foundation in lab animal medicine and disease; use and care of laboratory and research animals; laboratory animal biology, science, and management; anatomy and physiology, nutrition, breeding, husbandry, sanitation, behavior, handling, nursing, euthanasia and necropsy; animal welfare regulations and ethics issues. Exotic animal portion includes restraint, examination, medicine and disease and husbandry; species of exoctics will vary with availability. (2-0-2) Prerequisite:    VETT 210
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