VMT-220 : Large Animal Clin Proc & Tech

Credits 1.0
Academic Level
Undergraduate

This course provides information on clinical procedures and techniques in large animals. The following areas are included in this course: handling and restraint of large animals, safety in working with large animals, basic nursing care; medicating, physical exams, sample collection, various other routine procedures, and medical records. Student will familiarize themselves with the large animal setting (farms/barns) in addition to various tools, equipment, and techniques found in large animal medicine. Farm visits include instruction in safely handling of large domestic animals and client communication. Prerequisites: VMT 130, VMT 130L. Corequisite: VMT 220L (1 cr)