Upon completion of this module, the Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician student will be able to safely and effectively obtain subjective and objective patient data that will allow accurate evaluation of the patient with minimum stress and maximum safety. Also, the Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician student will be able to interpret animal body language and use restraint techniques appropriate to the patient and its care needs.

Prerequisites:
MATH& 107 or higher, ENGL& 101, PSYC& 100 or CMST& 210, CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161, BIOL& 160, and VETT 100 all with a C or higher, AND ATI TEAS scores: Reading 47.6 or higher, Mathematics 46.7 or higher, Science 33.3 or higher, and English & Language Usage 40.0 or higher.

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Upon completion of this course, the Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician student will be knowledgeable in the function of basic cell structure, skeletal anatomy & physiology, integument & muscular systems, the respiratory & cardiovascular systems, the hemolymphatic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive, urinary, & nervous systems in the canine and feline.

Prerequisites:
MATH& 107 or higher, ENGL& 101, PSYC& 100 or CMST& 210, CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161, BIOL& 160, and VETT 100, all with a C or higher. ATI TEAS scores: Reading 47.6 or higher, Mathematics 46.7 or higher, Science 33.3 or higher, and English & Language Usage 40.0 or higher.

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Upon completion of this module, the Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician student will: understand terms of anatomical topography, nursing records, and pharmaceutical, emergency and surgical, medicine, and patient description terms; students should also be comfortable and accurate with metric system conversion.

Prerequisites:
MATH& 107 or higher, ENGL& 101, PSYC& 100 or CMST& 210 or CMST 220 or CMST 101 or SOC& 101 or CMST& 230 or PSYC& 200, CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161, BIOL& 160, and VETT 100, all with a C or higher. ATI TEAS scores: Reading 47.6 or higher, Mathematics 46.7 or higher, Science 33.3 or higher, and English & Language Usage 40.0 or higher.

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This course will cover the necessary concepts involved in mathematics used in veterinary medicine. This will include: dosage calculations, English and metric conversions, per cents, ratios, and other technical applications. This course includes both lecture and lab learning formats.

Prerequisites:
Veterinary Technician Program Admission

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This lab requires students, under the supervision of a mentor or the faculty, to demonstrate competency in an escalating list of skills in the lab and the clinical sites. Each quarter builds upon that quarter's didactic material as well as previous skill sets. Primary skill focus: animal restraint, physical exam, diagnostic sampling, and small animal patient care.

Prerequisites:
MATH& 107 or higher, ENGL& 101, PSYC& 100 or PSYC& 200 or CMST& 101, or CMST& 210, or CMST& 220 or CMST 230, or SOC& 101, CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161, BIOL& 160, and VETT 100 all with a C or higher AND ATI TEAS scores: Reading 47.6 or higher, Mathematics 46.7 or higher, Science 33.3 or higher, and English & Language Usage 40.0 or higher.

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Given the characteristics of the patient, the Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician student will understand appropriate and inappropriate dietary components for various life stages to promote optimal health. Also, the Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician student will be able to explain nutritional recommendations to clients and reinforce owner compliance.

Prerequisites:
VETT 101, VETT 102, VETT 103 and VETT 201 all with C- or higher in each course.

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The goals of this module are to enable the student to learn the materials of Veterinary Technician medicine in a logical, goal-oriented manner. The Veterinary Technician student should be empowered with critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The Veterinary Technician student should be able to utilize a variety of reference media and assess that material for quality of content. Finally, the Veterinary Technician student should be able to tailor study skills to address their personal strengths and weaknesses with the goal of maximizing retention of material learned during the Veterinary Technician Program and in continuing education pursuits throughout his or her career.

Prerequisites:
VET 120, VETT 101, VETT 102, VETT 103, and VETT 201 all with a C- or higher in each course.

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Upon completion of this module, the Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician student will be able to classify, collect, & culture bacteria. The Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician student will also be knowledgeable in mycology & virology.

Prerequisites:
VET 120, VETT 101, VETT 102, VETT 103 and VETT 201 all with a C- or higher in each course.

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Upon completion of this module, the Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician student will be able to: 1) Identify & describe the life cycle of ecto- and endo- parasites; 2) Understand the importance of parasites in veterinary and zoonotic disease; 3) Understand the importance of, and demonstrate proper diagnostic fecal techniques; 4) Identify parasite ova, adults and non-parasite artifacts; 5) Describe prevention of parasitic diseases.

Prerequisites:
VET 120, VETT 101, VETT 102, VETT 103, and VETT 201 all with a C- or higher in each course

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Given the characteristics of the patient and the radiographic study that has been requested, the Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician student will be able to prepare the radiographic equipment, measure the animal using topographic landmarks and choose the appropriate radiographic technique to provide maximum diagnostic benefit in an appropriate and safe manner. The student will also be able to assess the image quality and offer options to correct deficiencies.

Prerequisites:
VET 120, VETT 101, VETT 102, VETT 103 and VETT 201 all with a C- or higher in each course.

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This lab requires students, under the supervision of a mentor or the faculty, to demonstrate competency in an escalating list of skills in the lab and the clinical sites. Each quarter builds upon that quarter's didactic material as well as previous skill sets. Primary skills focus: advanced sampling techniques and beginning radiology.

Prerequisites:
VETT 201 with a C- or better

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Upon completion of this module, the Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician student will be able to properly handle and submit appropriate samples for diagnostic analysis to ensure maximum accuracy of results. Also, give the characteristics of the laboratory equipment; the student will perform diagnostic tests and determine proper maintenance and quality control procedures necessary to ensure accurate results. Skills will be developed in performing basic hematology, urinalysis and cytology.

Prerequisites:
VETT 104, VETT 105, VETT 106, VETT 107, VETT 108 & VETT 202 all with a C- or higher in each course.

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Upon completion of this module, the Veterinary Technician student will be knowledgeable in: 1) Unique equine features: head and gastrointestinal tract and reproductive tract; 2) Unique ruminant features: gastrointestinal tract and reproductive tract and foot; 3) Avian anatomy.

Prerequisites:
VETT 104, VETT 105, VETT 106, VETT 107, VETT 108 & VETT 202 all with a C- or higher in each course.

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Upon completion of this module, the Veterinary Technician student will be knowledgeable in: 1) The general approach to medical problems and become familiar with systemic diseases; 2) Respiratory & cardiac diseases; 3) Gastrointestinal diseases; 4) Urinary tract diseases; 5) Liver & pancreas diseases; 6) Endocrine diseases; 7) Neurologic diseases; 8) Erythrocytes, platelets, & coagulation.

Prerequisites:
VETT 104, VETT 105, VETT 106, VETT 107, VETT 108 & VETT 202 all with a C- or higher in each course.

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Given the characteristics of the patient and the surgical procedure to be performed, the Veterinary Technician student will be able to: 1) Assess the patient’s pre-surgical status and tests and report to the veterinarian; 2) Identify surgical equipment; 3) Identify and apply appropriate surgical site preparation of hair clipping and decontamination; 4) Position the patient appropriately for maximum surgical convenience and safety; 5) Maintain aseptic technique for surgical facility and equipment

Prerequisites:
VETT 104, VETT 105, VETT 106, VETT 107, VETT 108 & VETT 202 all with a C- or higher in each course.

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This lab requires students, under the supervision of a mentor or the faculty, to demonstrate competency in an escalating list of skills in the lab and the clinical sites. Each quarter builds upon that quarter's didactic material as well as previous skill sets. Primary skills focus: surgical assisting and nursing, dressing and bandaging techniques.

Prerequisites:
VETT 202 with a C- or better

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Upon completion of this module, the Veterinary Technician student will be able to safely and effectively obtain subjective and objective patient data that will allow accurate evaluation of the patient with minimum stress and maximum safety. In addition, the student will be able to carry out appropriate therapeutic techniques and diagnostics in order to achieve maximum health benefits for the large animal (equine/bovine/porcine) patient.

Prerequisites:
VETT 110 with a C- or better

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Upon completion of this module, the Veterinary Technician student will be knowledgeable with the following relative small animal medicine: 1) Lymphatics, spleen, & bone marrow; 2) Reproductive disorders; 3) Trauma medicine; 4) Transfusion medicine; 5) Sepsis; 6) Diabetes mellitus & diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA); 7) Acute abdomen stabilization.

Prerequisites:
VETT 109, VETT 110, 111, 112, and 203 with a C- or higher in each class

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Upon completion of this module, the Veterinary Technician student will be knowledgeable in the following advanced clinical laboratory sciences: 1) Seology & antigen testing; 2) Pulse oximetry, capnography, & blood gas analysis; 3) Electrocardiogram (EKG); 4) Arthrocentesis, CSF tap, & bone marrow evaluation; 5) Blood pressure evaluation; 6) Thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, & transtracheal wash; 7) Advanced hematology.

Prerequisites:
VETT 109, VETT 110, VETT 111, VETT 112, , and VETT 203 all with a C- or higher in each class

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Given the characteristics of the anesthetic patient and the procedure, (directed by the veterinarian) the Veterinary Technician student will assess patient risk status and determine appropriate perianesthetic, anesthetic and pain management protocols. Also (directed by the veterinarian), the Veterinary Technician student will choose appropriate monitoring equipment and techniques to maintain safe anesthesia, pain management and anesthesia recovery.

Prerequisites:
VETT 109, VETT 110, VETT 111, VETT 112 & VETT 203 all with a C- or higher in each course

Future Offerings:

This lab requires students, under the supervision of a mentor or the faculty, to demonstrate competency in an escalating list of skills in the lab and the clinical sites. Each quarter builds upon that quarter's didactic material as well as previous skill sets. Primary skills focus: anesthesia and advanced diagnostics.

Prerequisites:
VETT 203 with a C- or better

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Upon completion of this module, the Veterinary Technician student will be able to calculate the correct amount of medication in the prescribed form and administer it by the prescribed route as directed by a veterinarian. The Veterinary Technician student shall also be able to differentiate between normal and abnormal responses to medications and communicate necessary information to clients in order to maximize safety and compliance for effective treatment. Finally, the Veterinary Technician student should be proficient at inventory control procedures, especially as applied to controlled substances.

Prerequisites:
VETT 117, VETT 118, VETT 119, VETT 120 & VETT 204 All with a C- or higher in each course

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Upon completion of this module, the Veterinary Technician student will be knowledgeable of: 1) Dental anatomy & pathophysiology; 2) Dental radiographs; 3) Dental instruments & usage; 4) Large animal dentistry (equine & swine); 5) Small mammal dentistry & avian beaks.

Prerequisites:
VETT 117, VETT 118, VETT 119, VETT 120 & VETT 204 All with a C- or higher in each course.

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Given the characteristics of the patient and the radiographic study that has been requested, the Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician student will be able to prepare the radiographic equipment, measure the animal using topographic landmarks and choose the appropriate radiographic technique to provide maximum diagnostic benefit in an appropriate and safe manner for specialty studies of the spine, pelvis and GI tract of the dog/cat.. The Veterinary Technician student will be able to assess the image quality and offer options to correct deficiencies. Also given the characteristics of the patient and the non-radiographic imaging study requested, the Veterinary Technician student will properly prepare the imaging site and equipment and position the patient appropriately for the study of large animal leg/foot.

Prerequisites:
VETT 117, VETT 118, VETT 119, VETT 120 & VETT 204 all with a C- or higher in each course.

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Upon completion of this module, the Veterinary Technician student will be knowledgeable in: 1) Equine preventative health care, gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory & cardia diseases, lameness, & reproductive & neonate diseases; 2) Bovine gastrointestinal & reproductive diseases; 3) Important diseases of sheep, goats, & llamas.

Prerequisites:
VETT 110 with a C- or higher

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Upon completion of this module, the Veterinary Technician student will be able to effectively contribute to the professional and efficient operation of the veterinary facility in order to provide maximum benefits to clients, patients and the facility. Also, the Veterinary Technician student will be able to effectively and accurately acquire and convey information to the client and to veterinary colleagues.

Prerequisites:
VETT 117, VETT 118, VETT 119, VETT 120 and VETT 204 all with a C- or higher in each course

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This lab requires students, under the supervision of a mentor or the faculty, to demonstrate competency in an escalating list of skills in the lab and the clinical sites. Each quarter builds upon that quarter's didactic material as well as previous skill sets. Primary skills focus: equine patient care, bovine patient care, and dentistry.

Prerequisites:
VETT 204 with a C- or higher

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Given the unique requirements for exotic species, the Veterinary Technician student will safely obtain subjective and objective data that will allow evaluation of these animals. The Veterinary Technician student will be able to: identify husbandry issues and recognize normal from abnormal behaviors and vital signs.

Prerequisites:
VETT 113, VETT 114, VETT 115, VETT 116, VETT 125 & VETT 205 all with a C- or higher in each course.

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Upon completion of this module, the Veterinary Technician student will be knowledgeable of: 1) Nutrition & recovery care; 2) Therapeutic nutrition; 3) Small mammal & avian nutrition; 4) Nutrition of lizards, snakes, & turtles.

Prerequisites:
VETT 113, VETT 114, VETT 115, VETT 116, VETT 125 & VETT 205 all with a C- or higher in each course.

Future Offerings:

Upon completion of this module, the Veterinary Technician student will be able to safely and effectively obtain subjective and objective patient data that will allow accurate evaluation of the patient with minimum stress and maximum safety. Also, the Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician student will be able to carry out appropriate therapeutic techniques in order to achieve maximum health benefits for the patient.

Prerequisites:
VETT 113, VETT 114, VETT 115, VETT 116, VETT 125 & VETT 205 all with a C- or higher in each course.

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Upon completion of this module, the Veterinary Technician student will be knowledgeable of the following veterinary medicine specialities: 1) Ophthamology; 2) Dermatology; 3) Oncology; 4) Alternative & complimentary medicine; 5) Physical therapy; 6) Cardiology; 7) Theriogenology; 8) Hospice care.

Prerequisites:
VETT 113, VETT 114, VETT 115, VETT 116, VETT 125 & VET 205 all with a C- or higher in each course.

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Upon completion of this module, the Veterinary Technician student will be knowledgeable of: 1) Gastrointestinal drugs; 2) Hormones; 3) Anticonvulsants; 4) Therapies for the following: hypertension, airway disease, allergic disease, heart disease, & behavior disorders.

Prerequisites:
VETT 113, VETT 114, VETT 115, VETT 116, VETT 125 & VETT 205 all with a C- or higher in each course.

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This lab requires students, under the supervision of a mentor or the faculty, to demonstrate competency in an escalating list of skills in the lab and the clinical sites. Each quarter builds upon that quarter's didactic material as well as previous skill sets. Primary skills focus: exotic animals, nutrition, specialized medicine and advanced nursing care.

Prerequisites:
VETT 205 with a C- or higher

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A cooperative effort between practicing veterinary facilities and Bellingham Technical College to provide hands-on training. Student will observe, assist, and perform tasks at selected facilities as directed by veterinary staff, using all knowledge gained during the program. Completion of all essential skills, nursing notes and an oral presentation is required to complete this course. Preparation for the national veterinary technician exam is included in the online portion of this course.

Prerequisites:
VETT 121, VETT 122, VETT 123, VETT 124, VETT 126 & VETT 206 all with a C- or higher in each course

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