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  • VET 101: Vet Anatomy & Physiology

    4.00 Credits
    Lehigh Carbon Community College

    An introduction to biochemistry, cell biology and histology, followed by a survey of the structure and function of domestic animals using a systems approach. The physiology of domestic animals will be handled primarily in the lecture, while the anatomy will be discussed in the laboratory with the dissection of the cat as the primary tool.
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  • VET 105: Vet Terminology/Communication

    1.00 Credits
    Lehigh Carbon Community College

    This course will provide students with a basic foundation in the language of veterinary medical terminology used in veterinary medicine. Focus will be placed on the major components (prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining forms) of medical terms and common abbreviations used in medical records. Students will learn the definitions of veterinary medical terminology, be able to interpret the meaning, build a working vocabulary of veterinary terms, and effectively and professionally communicate these terms to the client in multiple formats: written, oral, non-verbal and electronic.
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  • VET 110: Intro To Veterinary Tech

    2.00 Credits
    Lehigh Carbon Community College

    An introduction to the vocation of veterinary technology; orientation to professional organizations, practice management skills, client relations, ethics, legal and occupational issues.The role of the veterinary technician/veterinary nurse in veterinary medicine, research, industry and private practice will be explored. Students preparing for entry into a new career should learn about their selected profession in a global, holistic fashion.This course is designed to provide the student with a broad overview of the vocation of veterinary technology/veterinary nursing. The student will be able to build a sense of professionalism and have the opportunity to become involved in relevant professional activities and organizations that may serve to shape their future. In addition, this course will explore some of the current issues facing veterinary technicians involving ethics, occupational issues and hazards, and general veterinary practice management topics. Students should begin to explore their employment options during this course.
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  • VET 115: Animal Management & Nutrition

    2.00 Credits
    Lehigh Carbon Community College

    Familiarizes students with the basic principles of management of domestic species. Topics include: animal husbandry, reproduction, restraint, behavior, breed identification and principles of preventative medicine. Principles of nutrition and feeding will also be taught. Animal management and feeding will be discussed in an economical context.
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  • VET 120: Veterinary Parasitology

    2.00 Credits
    Lehigh Carbon Community College

    Survey of clinically significant internal and external parasites of domestic animals. Parasites covered include: mites, lice, ticks, fleas, flies, nematodes, cestodes, trematodes and protozoans. Parasite life cycles, host infection and pathology will be highlighted. Prevention and treatment of parasitic infections will be discussed. Diagnosis via sample collection, preparation and microscopic evaluation will be taught during the lab section.
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  • VET 125: Veterinary Clinical Lab Tech

    4.00 Credits
    Lehigh Carbon Community College

    Covers the laboratory evaluation of various diagnostic samples including blood, urine and cytologic specimens. Emphasis will be placed upon hematology, serum chemistry, serology, urine analysis and cytology as applied to veterinary medicine. Laboratory work will focus upon lab technique and manual processing of samples. Lecture will focus upon the indication for and interpretation of clinical pathology indices associated with disease states and immunologic function.
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  • VET 210: Large Animal Clinical Proced

    3.00 Credits
    Lehigh Carbon Community College

    Students must show proof of vaccination and health insurance Eight-week laboratory course conducted at the LCCC Animal Facility to provide students with hands-on experience in large animal clinical procedures. Procedures include: restraint, physical examination, venipuncture, administration of medications via various routes, wound treatment, bandaging, sample collection, radiology and general husbandry procedures. Species examined include: cow, horse, sheep and goat. Students must show proof of vaccination and health insurance. Attendance is mandatory.
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  • VET 215: Animal Disease

    3.00 Credits
    Lehigh Carbon Community College

    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. The course will be organized around body systems and associated pathologic conditions.
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  • VET 218: Veterinary Pharmacology & Anes

    3.00 Credits
    Lehigh Carbon Community College

    Explores the theory and application of pharmacology and anesthesiology. Pharmacologic principles include: drug administration, distribution, excretion and individual variability. Students learn about drug side-effects, dosing and general pharmacologic calculations. The anesthesiology section addresses pre-anesthesia patient assessment, pre- anesthetic drugs, induction, maintenance and post-operative patient monitoring. Students will work with various types of anesthetic equipment. Integrated into the course is a laboratory where students will prepare anesthetic solutions, read prescriptions, and dispense medications. Students will also operate anesthesia machines, an EKG unit and a pulse oximeter.
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  • VET 220: Small Animal Clincial Proced

    4.00 Credits
    Lehigh Carbon Community College

    Laboratory course geared toward training students to perform a variety of clinically relevant diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with small animal species. Skills include: restraint, physical examination procedures, venipuncture, administration of medications, sample collection and general first aid. The focus of this course is to help students to develop their technical skills in a veterinary setting. Course will be taught at the Vet Tech Animal Facility at LCCC. Students must provide proof of vaccination and health insurance. Attendance is mandatory.
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