VTHT 1160 Clinical I - Veterinary Technology
1 Hour (0-6)
A health-related work-based learning experience that
enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory,
skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by
the clinical profession. Prerequisites: Permission from
director. Co-requisite: VTHT 2213.
VTHT 1161 Clinical II - Veterinary Technician
1 Hour (0-6)
Continuation of a health-related work-based learning
experience that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct super
vision is provided by the clinical profession. Prerequisites:
Permission from director, VTHT 1160 Co-requisites:
VTHT 2201 and VTHT 2325.
VTHT 1205 Veterinary Medical Terminology
2 Hours (2-0)
Introduction to word parts, directional terminology, and
analysis of common veterinary terms. Prerequisite:
Permission from director.
VTHT 1209 Veterinary Nutrition
2 Hours (2-0)
Fundamentals of energy and non-energy producing nutrients
and their sources and functions. Integration of concepts
including digestion, absorption, and metabolism with
application to normal and therapeutic nutritional needs.
Prerequisite: Permission from director.
VTHT 1225 Pharmacological Calculations
2 Hours (1-2)
Skill development in calculating oral and parental drug
dosages. Prerequisite: Permission from director. Must pass
THEA
VTHT 1301 Introduction to Veterinary Technology
3 Hours (3-2)
Survey of the profession of veterinary technology with
emphasis on basic techniques, handling and care of animals,
and ethical and professional requirements.
Prerequisite: Permission from director.
VTHT 1317 Veterinary Office Management
3 Hours (2-2)
Practical experience in management of the veterinary pracitce.
Emphasis on client relations, record keeping, inventory,
employment skills, and computer skills in the veterinary
environment. Prerequisite: Permission from director.
VTHT 1345 Veterinary Radiology
3 Hours (2-3)
Presentation of theory and principles and practical application
of radiology within the field of veterinary medicine.
Prerequisites: Permission from director, VTHT 1160,
VTHT 1161, VTHT 1413, VTHT 2201, VTHT 2213,
VTHT 2325. Corequisite: VTHT 2260.
VTHT 1349 Veterinary Pharmacology
3 Hours (3-0)
Fundamentals of pharmacology including recognition, calculation,
labeling, packaging, and administration of common
veterinary drugs, biologics, and therapeutic agents.
Discussion of normal and abnormal responses to these
agents. Prerequisites: Permission from director. Must pass
THEA, CHEM 1405 and VTHT 1225.
VTHT 1413 Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
4 Hours (3-3)
Gross anatomy of domestic animals including physiological
explanations of how each organ system functions.
Prerequisite: Permission from director. VTHT 1205
VTHT 1441 Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance
4 Hours (3-4)
In-depth application of surgical, obstetrical, and anesthesia
techniques including identification and use of instruments
and equipment. Prerequisites: Permission from director.
Must pass THEA. VTHT 1160, VTHT 1161, VTHT 1205,
VTHT 1225, VTHT 1301, VTHT 1345, VTHT 1413,
VTHT 2201, VTHT 2213, VTHT 2260, VTHT 2323, and
VTHT 2435.
VTHT 2160 Clinical III - Veterinary Technician
1 Hour (0-6)
Continuation of a health-related work-based learning
experience that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision
is provided by the clinical profession. Prerequisites:
Permission from director, VTHT 1160 and VTHT 1161.
Co-requisite: VTHT 1345.
VTHT 2161 Clinical III - Veterinary Technician
1 Hour (0-6)
Continuation of a health-related work-based learning
experience that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision
is provided by the clinical profession. Prerequisites:
Permission from director, VTHT 1160, VTHT 1161 and
VTHT 2160. Co-requisite: VTHT 2439.
VTHT 2201 Canine and Feline Clinical Management
2 Hours (1-4)
Survey of feeding, common management practices, and
care of canines and felines in a clinical setting. Review of
common diseases of canines and felines encountered in the
practice of veterinary medicine. Prerequisites: Permission
from director, VTHT 1160, VTHT 1161 and VTHT 1317.
Co-requisite: VTHT 1161.
VTHT 2213 Lab Animal Clinical Management
2 Hours (1-3)
Survey of feeding, common management practices, and
care of laboratory animals in a clinical setting. Review of
common diseases of laboratory animals encountered in the
practice of veterinary medicine. Prerequisites: Permission
from director. Co-requisite: VTHT 1160.
VTHT 2271 License Preparation
2 Hours (2-0)
Review of the Veterinary Technology Curriculum in preparation
for students/graduates to take the National and
Texas State board exams. Prerequisite: Permission of
director.
VTHT 2323 Veterinary Clinical Pathology I
3 Hours (2-4)
In-depth study of hematology and related chemistries with
emphasis on lab procedures. Prerequisites: Permission
from director, CHEM 1405, BIOL 2421, VTHT 1205 and
VTHT 2201.
VTHT 2325 Large Animal Assisting Techniques
3 Hours (3-4)
Study of basic restraint and proper management, treatment,
and medication techniques for farm animals. Prerequisites:
Permission from director, VTHT 1160. Co-requisite:
VTHT 1161
VTHT 2366 Practicum
3 Hours (0-25)
Practical general workplace training supported by an individualized
learning plan developed by the employer, college,
and student. The guided external experiences may be
paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and
learning outcomes vary. Prerequisite: Permission of director.
Course Fee.
VTHT 2421 Veterinary Parasitology
4 Hours (3-3)
Study of parasites common to domestic animals including
zoonotic diseases. Prerequisites: Permission from director,
CHEM 1405 and VTHT 1205
VTHT 2435 Advanced Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
4 Hours (3-3)
Continuation of anatomy of domestic animals including
physiological explanations of the functioning of each system.
Prerequisites: Permission from director, VTHT 1205
and VTHT 1413.
VTHT 2439 Veterinary Nursing Care
4 Hours (3-4)
A capstone course requiring integration of course work in
the field of veterinary technology. The student must
demonstrate competencies expected of an entry level registered
veterinary technician. Prerequisites: Permission
from director. Course fee. This is a required course and can
only be taken during the final semester before graduating. |
