VT 115 Patient Care Techniques
An introduction of basic patient care techniques. Students will gain hands on skills of animal handling and restraint techniques, be able to identify normal vs. abnormal animal behavior, and breed identification. Students will gain the knowledge of safety concerns in a veterinary hospital, for veterinary team members,and patients. Students will learn and/or perform nail trims, ear cleaning, administration of medication, fluid therapy, external anal gland expression, grooming, and bandage application/removal.
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Properly demonstrate and identify animal handling/restraint techniques, behaviors, and common animal breeds. Identify safety concerns in a veterinary hospital and understand proper safety protocols, animal husbandry techniques , hospital/equipment maintenance, and OSHA/ MSDS protocols. Conduct efficient exam room procedures and patient care techniques. Explain patient care techniques. Demonstrate and identify proper patient care record keeping and treatment plans.