Veterinary Technology Curriculum Guide

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Table of Contents

1. Module 1: Introduction to Veterinary Technology and Animal Restraint
1. The Veterinary Technician’s Role: Past, Present, and Future—A Historical View
2. Word Parts
3. Restraint Techniques for Companion Animals
4. Patient History and Physical Examination
5. Module 1 Review Exercises
2. Module 2: Anatomy and Physiology
1. Introduction to Cellular Anatomy and Physiology
2. Mammalian Cellular Anatomy & Physiology
3. Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System
4. Anatomy of the Circulatory System
5. Anatomy of the Respiratory System
6. Anatomy of the Digestive System
7. Anatomy of the Urogenital System
8. Special Senses & Nervous System
9. Hematology: Blood and Lymph
10. Integumentary System & Endocrine System
11. Dissection: Principles & Techniques
12. Reptiles and Amphibians
13. Avian Anatomy
14. Pocket Pets
15. Module 2 Review Exercises
3. Module 3: Nutrition
1. Basics of Nutrition
2. Nutritional Support in Disease
3. Module 3 Review Exercises
4. Module 4: Animal Behavior
1. Domestication, Communication, and Socialization
2. Behavior: Normal vs Abnormal
3. Learning Theories
4. Behavior Review
5. Module 4 Review Exercises
5. Module 5: Veterinary Nursing
1. Basic Nursing Principles
2. Nursing Principles for the Ill Patient
3. Nursing Principles for the Medical Patient: Diagnostics
4. Nursing Principles for the Medical Patient: Therapeutics
5. Nursing Principles of Special Populations
6. Fluid Therapy and Advanced Monitoring
7. Dentistry
8. Module 5 Review Exercises
6. Module 6: Medical Math
1. Basic Mathematic Principles for Veterinary Technicians
2. Conversions between Measurement Systems
3. Dilutions
4. Module 6 Review Exercises
7. Module 7: Pharmacy and Pharmacology
1. Introduction to Pharmacy & Pharmacology
2. Dosage Calculations
3. Pharmacokinetics
4. Veterinary Drug Use: Prescribing, Acquisition, and Pharmacy Management
5. Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Urinary Systems
6. Hormones/Reproductive Drugs and Antiparasitics/Gastrointestinal System Drugs
7. Musculoskeletal System Drugs/Anti-Inflammatories and Analgesics/Emergency Drugs
8. Antimicrobials, Anti-neoplastic, and Immunosuppressive Drugs
9. Module 7 Review Exercises
8. Module 8: Diagnostic Technologies
1. Radiation Science and Image Development
2. Radiographic Techniques
3. Radiography of the Pelvis, Shoulder, Extremities, Skull, and Spine
4. Special Imaging Studies
5. Exotic Animal Imaging and Alternate Imaging Techniques
6. Module 8 Review Exercises
9. Module 9: Veterinary Laboratory Techniques
1. Laboratory & Pathology Terminology/Laboratory Safety/Microscope Applications
2. Hematology Practice and Identification
3. Erythrocyte Indices and Corrected White Blood Cell Count Calculations
4. Hemostasis
5. Urinalysis
6. Cytology
7. Clinical Chemistry Equipment
8. Commonly Performed Clinical Chemistry Tests
9. Immunology Testing And Acid-Base Balance
10. Transfusion Medicine
11. Diagnostics Testing in Exotic Animals
12. Module 9 Review Exercises
10. Module 10: Parasitology
1. Terminology and Common Diseases
2. External & Internal Parasite Identification
3. Internal & Intestinal Parasite Identification Techniques
4. Module 10 Review Exercises
11. Module 11: Microbiology
1. Introduction to the Laboratory & Microbiology
2. Bacteriology—Culture & Testing for Identification
3. Mycology
4. Module 11 Review Exercises
12. Module 12: Animal Diseases
1. Zoonoses, Epidemiology, and Preventive Medicine
2. Pansystemic Diseases
3. Diseases of the Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems
4. Dermatology
5. Diseases of the Urinary System and Ophthalmology
6. Endocrinology and Oncology
7. Hematologic Diseases
8. Musculoskeletal and Nervous System Diseases and Genetic Disorders
9. Reproductive Diseases and Toxicology
10. LDiseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Liver Diseases
11. Module 12 Review Exercises
13. Module 13: Veterinary Anesthesia
1. Introduction to Anesthesia/Patient Preparation
2. Anesthetic Agents and Pain Management
3. Anesthesia Equipment/Anesthetic Monitoring
4. Cat and Dog Anesthesia/Equine Anesthesia
5. Anesthetic Problems and Emergencies/Workplace Safety
6. Module 13 Review Exercises
14. Module 14: Office and Hospital Management
1. Veterinary Health Care Team/Human Resource Management
2. Receptionist Team/Client Communication
3. Marketing/Legal/Appointments/Medical Records
4. Inventory, Accounting, and Occupational Safety
5. Practice Design and Technology in the Office
6. Module 14 Review Exercises
15. Module 15: Veterinary Surgical Nursing
1. Pre-operative Period
2. Surgical Assisting and Pain Management
3. Post-Operative Period
4. Common Surgical Procedures
5. Aseptic Technique
6. Module 15 Review Exercises
16. Module 16: Large and Farm Animal Care
1. Introduction to Large Animal Care and Nutrition
2. Equine Husbandry and Clinical Procedures
3. Bovine Husbandry and Clinical Procedures
4. Sheep and Goat Hubandry and Clinical Procedures
5. Swine Husbandry and Clinical Procedures
6. Equine Emergencies
7. Module 16 Review Exercises
17. Module 17: Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
1. Triage
2. Vascular Access/Fluid Therapy/Acid-Base Balance
3. Common Emergencies
4. Wound Management
5. Module 17 Review Exercises
18. Module 18: Laboratory and Exotic Animals
1. Introduction to Laboratory Animal Medicine
2. Mice, Rats, and Guinea Pigs
3. Hamsters, Gerbils, Ferrets, Rabbits, and Nonhuman Primates
4. Avian and Reptile Medicine
5. Issues Related to Wild Animals and Zoo Animals
6. Emergency Care of Wildlife and Exotic Animals
7. Module 18 Review Exercises

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Textbook

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Student Activities

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Online Interactive Activities Demo Video

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PAR (Practical Assessment & Review) Demo Video

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Question Bank Samples

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Procedural Videos

Videos available:

• Equine halter and lead
• Equine oral medication (syringe)
• Equine jugular blood collection
• Equine intramuscular injections
• Equine TPR
• Equine pick feet
• Equine leg and tail wraps
• Bovine halter
• Bovine oral medication (balling gun)
• Bovine tail restraint (tail jack)
• Bovine coccygeal venipuncture
• Bovine intramuscular injections
• Bovine restraint
• Canine cephalic vein intravenous catheter placement
• Canine Modified Robert Jones bndg
• Canine blood collection (jugular)
• Canine subcutaneous injection
• Canine Intramuscular injection
• Canine Physical Exam
• Canine and Feline oral med
• Feline restraint
• Feline subcutaneous injection
• Feline Intramuscular injection
• Feline Physical Exam
• Performing an ECG
• IV injection (cephalic and saphenous)
• Catalase test
• Coagulase test
• Cytology roll prep
• Urine sediment prep
• Refractometer
• Blood film preparation
• Closed Gloving
• Direct Drop Microfilaria
• Donning a Sterile Surgical Gown
• Esophagostomy tube placement
• Hand Drying
• Manual Differential technique

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Instructor's Resource Guide Samples

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Instructor's PowerPoints Samples

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Dog Anatomy – A Photo Atlas

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Cat Anatomy and Dissection Guide