Veterinary Technology (V T)
V T 51 • INTRODUCTION TO VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
| Units: | 2 |
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| Hours: | 2 lecture per week (24 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in APAV 51. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Introduction to the profession of veterinary technology and a career exploration of veterinary medicine. Orientation to the program requirements and curriculum. Overview of program structure and student services. Review and practice of library skills. Prerequisite course for several courses in the Foothill Veterinary Technology Program. Survey of employment opportunities and areas of specialization. Ethics and professionalism. Laws and regulations governing veterinary technicians. Introduction to basic animal care skills and clinical procedures.
V T 51A • FRESHMAN SEMINAR
| Units: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 1 lecture per week (12 total per quarter) |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Provides enrichment of the core curriculum of the Veterinary Technology Program. Students will build on their current study skills, time management, professionalism, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Students will work with their classmates and the instructor to tailor these skills to the Veterinary Technology Program. Lectures, discussion, and workshop format. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 51B • CURRENT TOPICS IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY II
| Units: | 1 |
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| Hours: |
12 lecture per quarter (12 total per quarter) This is a 6 week course - 2 hours lecture per week. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in V T 50B. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Provides enrichment of the core curriculum of the Veterinary Technology Program. Presenters will include veterinarians, veterinary specialists, veterinary technicians, animal care management professionals, and educators. Lectures, lecture-demonstrations, multimedia presentations, and live demonstrations, by professionals in veterinary medicine. Content consists of relevant topics related to concurrent coursework. Presenters or topics are in a specialty that will help to introduce or develop interest in that specialty. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 51C • SERVICE LEARNING & LEADERSHIP FOR VETERINARY NURSES
| Units: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 1 lecture per week (12 total per quarter) |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Provides enrichment of the core curriculum of the Veterinary Technology Program. Students will participate in a service learning activity of their choosing within the veterinary field. Students will have lectures on service learning activities and opportunities. Students will explore different ways of being leaders, in preparation for success in a professional environment. Students will reflect over their school year and create summer study guides to increase student success. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 51D • SENIOR SEMINAR
| Units: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 1 lecture per week (12 total per quarter) |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Provides enrichment of the core curriculum of the Veterinary Technology Program. Students will focus on senior year time management. They will reflect on the summer study guides and continue to identify best practices for studying. They will participate in weekly instructor-guided study sessions covering their core curriculum courses this quarter. They will also develop study techniques that will assist them in being successful in future quarters. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 51E • CURRENT TOPICS IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY V
| Units: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hours: |
12 lecture per quarter (12 total per quarter) This is a 6 week course - 2 hours lecture per week. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in V T 50E. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Provides enrichment of the core curriculum of the Veterinary Technology Program. Presenters will include veterinarians, veterinary specialists, veterinary technicians, animal care management professionals, and educators. Lectures, lecture-demonstrations, multimedia presentations, and live demonstrations, by professionals in veterinary medicine. Content consists of relevant topics related to concurrent coursework. Presenters or topics are in a specialty that will help to introduce or develop interest in that specialty. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 51F • CAREER EXPLORATION FOR VETERINARY NURSES
| Units: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 1 lecture per week (12 total per quarter) |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Provides enrichment of the core curriculum of the Veterinary Technology Program. Content consists of relevant topics related to concurrent coursework. Lectures, lecture-demonstrations, multimedia presentations, live demonstrations, or hands-on workshops presented on a weekly basis. Students will identify the path that their career will take them and will research what avenues they should take to get there. Students will also work in group settings to further strengthen their interpersonal communication skills. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 52A • VETERINARY ASSISTING I
| Units: | 5 |
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| Hours: | 5 lecture per week (60 total per quarter) |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
First in a two-course series in the theory and practice of veterinary assisting focusing on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for competent support to the veterinarian (DVM) and to the registered veterinary technician (RVT). Emphasis is on the practical aspects of front office management, working as part of the veterinary health care team. Entirely online and may be taken as a stand-alone class or may be combined with V T 52B and V T 88A to earn the Certificate of Achievement in Veterinary Assisting.
V T 52B • VETERINARY ASSISTING II
| Units: | 5 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 5 lecture per week (60 total per quarter) |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Second in a two-course series in the theory and practice of veterinary assisting focusing on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for competent paraprofessional support to the veterinarian (DVM) and to the registered veterinary technician (RVT). Emphasis is on the practical aspects of front office management, working as part of the veterinary health care team, basic animal care, and fundamentals of patient management. This course is taught entirely online and may be taken as a stand-alone class or combined with V T 52A and V T 88A to earn the Certificate of Achievement in Veterinary Assisting.
V T 53A • VETERINARY MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
| Units: | 2 |
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| Hours: | 2 lecture per week (24 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in APAV 53A. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Provides students within the Veterinary Technology Program the foundational skills to communicate within the veterinary field. Builds on the student's knowledge of medical terminology word parts and rules of word construction and applies this knowledge to body systems and to veterinary specific terms. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 53B • MEDICAL CALCULATIONS FOR VETERINARY NURSES
| Units: | 2 |
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| Hours: | 2 lecture per week (24 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in APAV 53B. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Building on foundational mathematics knowledge and skills for application in veterinary settings. Review of calculations involving fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, unit conversions, and algebraic equations. Clinical medical calculations utilized in preparation and administration of drugs, dosage determinations, intravenous fluid infusion, and prescription dispensing. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 53C • INTRODUCTION TO LARGE ANIMAL NURSING
| Units: | 2 |
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| Hours: | 2 lecture per week (24 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | V T 54A. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Introduction to principles of husbandry and veterinary nursing care of common domestic large animal species. The economics of production medicine will be stressed. Builds on foundational knowledge in anatomy and physiology to understand common diseases related to husbandry. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 54A • COMPARATIVE VETERINARY ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY FOR THE VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
| Units: | 5 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 4 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (84 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | BIOL 10 or equivalent. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in APAV 54A. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Comparative veterinary anatomy and physiology for veterinary technicians. Clinically relevant veterinary anatomy and physiology, including a discussion of the similarities and differences among the major domestic species. Emphasis is placed on the normal structure and function of the major organ systems as the foundation for understanding pathology and the pathophysiology of disease. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 54B • COMPARATIVE VETERINARY ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY FOR THE VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
| Units: | 5 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 4 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (84 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | V T 54A. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in APAV 54B. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Comparative anatomy and physiology for veterinary technicians. Clinically relevant anatomy and physiology of the major domestic animals and birds, and includes a discussion of the similarities and differences among the species. Emphasis is placed on the normal structure and function of the major organ systems as the foundation for understanding pathology and pathophysiology of disease. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 55 • SMALL ANIMAL NURSING I
| Units: | 4 |
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| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | BIOL 41. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
A foundational course intended to provide support skills and knowledge in the following topics: occupational health and safety, animal handling and restraint, administration of medication, venipuncture, and physical exams. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 56 • SMALL ANIMAL NURSING II
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | V T 55. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Students will utilize skills learned in V T 55 in collaboration with their classmates to gain the following nursing skills: wound care and bandaging, fluid therapy principles and practice, aseptic technique. Diagnostic skills include those common in small animal practice: blood pressure and cardiac monitoring, ophthalmic and dermatologic assessments. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 57L • ADVANCED SMALL ANIMAL NURSING
| Units: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 laboratory per week (36 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | V T 56. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Practical application of animal care skills and principles of animal care and management, integrating advanced techniques and knowledge gained through classroom instruction and hands-on skills. Opportunity to participate in the health care team in a supervisory role with increased organizational responsibility. Emphasis on nursing care and diagnostic nursing for acute and chronic conditions. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 58L • SURGICAL ASSISTING FOR THE VETERINARY NURSE
| Units: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 laboratory per week (36 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | V T 57L. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Provides students with the foundational skills needed to prepare them for anesthesiology lab. Includes introduction to anesthetic equipment, principles of aseptic technique, sanitation, disinfection and sterilization, introduction to principles of surgical nursing, basic operating room skills, and instrumentation. Appropriate care, management, and husbandry of program livestock, companion animals, and laboratory animals. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 60 • VETERINARY OFFICE PRACTICE
| Units: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 2 lecture per week (24 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | V T 53A. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in APAV 60. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Principles and practice of veterinary office management. Includes client relations, front office skills, and practice management skills. State and federal laws as they apply to veterinary practice. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 61 • PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF ANIMAL DISEASE
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 4 lecture per week (48 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | BIOL 41. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Pathophysiology of animal disease is presented, using a "systems" approach. Students learn mechanisms of response to disease of common domestic animals. Includes study of the common diseases of domestic animals with emphasis on the dog and cat. Emphasis is on learning how patients respond to disease and how the effective veterinary technician assesses and intervenes to benefit the patient. Topics include: etiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnostics, and nursing management of selected diseases. Principles of vaccination, disease prevention, public health, client education, and zoonosis. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 66 • EXOTIC ANIMAL CARE
| Units: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 2 lecture per week (24 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | V T 54B. |
| Advisory: | One of the following: ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AH or ESLL 26 or equivalent. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Students build on their understanding of anatomy and physiology to gain a better understanding of the care, husbandry, clinical procedures, and medical concerns of rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, chinchillas, small rodents, birds, snakes, lizards, turtles. Emphasis on clinically relevant materials and activities. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 70 • FUNDAMENTALS OF VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | V T 54B. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Introduction to the principles of veterinary radiography and ultrasonography for veterinary technician students, including radiographic and ultrasonographic terminology. Physics of X-ray and ultrasound production and interaction with matter. Explanation of MRI, CT, and nuclear medicine appropriate to the veterinary technician. Occupational safety and radiation protection. Proper use and maintenance of standard and digital X-ray equipment. Radiographic exposure factors, technique chart development and usage, and patient positioning required for production of diagnostic radiographs. Processing of radiographic film. Discussion of equipment, materials and special radiographic studies common in veterinary practice. Radiographic exposure troubleshooting and common artifacts. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 70R • INDEPENDENT STUDY IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
| Units: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 laboratory per week (36 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Completion of at least the first quarter of the Veterinary Technology program, or V T 52A, or V T 52B; student is working with a faculty instructor. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Provides an opportunity for the student to enhance their hands-on skills and knowledge in Veterinary Assisting or Veterinary Technology beyond the classroom by working in a clinical setting. Our students will create a contract with the faculty instructor and update them on their skill progression. Students will work in a clinic setting for 3 hours per week. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
V T 71R • INDEPENDENT STUDY IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
| Units: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 6 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Completion of at least the first quarter of the Veterinary Technology program, or V T 52A, or V T 52B; student is working with a faculty instructor. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Provides an opportunity for the student to enhance their hands-on skills and knowledge in Veterinary Assisting or Veterinary Technology beyond the classroom by working in a clinical setting. Our students will create a contract with the faculty instructor and update them on their skill progression. Students will work in a clinic setting for 6 hours per week. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
V T 72 • PRINCIPLES OF VETERINARY DENTISTRY
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | V T 70. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Basic principles of veterinary dentistry for the veterinary technology student. Includes dental anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, charting, and instrumentation. Techniques of routine dental prophylaxis and aspects of anesthesia specific to dental patients. Discussion of periodontal disease, modes of therapy, client education, and preventive care. Introduction to common dental disorders and dental radiography. Course includes hands-on laboratory sessions using veterinary dental equipment, models, live animal patients, and cadaver heads. Care and use of common instruments and equipment. Comparative dentistry: dental anatomy and physiology and discussion of dental diseases in a variety of domestic animals. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 72R • INDEPENDENT STUDY IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
| Units: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 9 laboratory per week (108 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Completion of at least the first quarter of the Veterinary Technology program, or V T 52A, or V T 52B; student is working with a faculty instructor. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Provides an opportunity for the student to enhance their hands-on skills and knowledge in Veterinary Assisting or Veterinary Technology beyond the classroom by working in a clinical setting. Our students will create a contract with the faculty instructor and update them on their skill progression. Students will work in a clinic setting for 9 hours per week. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
V T 73R • INDEPENDENT STUDY IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 12 laboratory per week (144 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Completion of at least the first quarter of the Veterinary Technology program, or V T 52A, or V T 52B; student is working with a faculty instructor. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Provides an opportunity for the student to enhance their hands-on skills and knowledge in Veterinary Assisting or Veterinary Technology beyond the classroom by working in a clinical setting. Our students will create a contract with the faculty instructor and update them on their skill progression. Students will work in a clinic setting for 12 hours per week. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
V T 75A • ANIMAL CARE SKILLS I
| Units: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 2 lecture per week (24 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | V T 51. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in APAV 75A. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Practical application of animal care skills and principles of animal care and management. Opportunity to participate in the health care team involved in the care, management, and husbandry of program animals. Students will work in teams to provide appropriate nursing care for all program animals. Emphasis on the basic principles and application of clinical facility management, care of resident teaching animals, and routine maintenance duties. Includes dog and cat behavior, low stress handling, medical records, professionalism, and euthanasia. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 75B • ANIMAL CARE SKILLS II
| Units: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 2 lecture per week (24 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | V T 75A. |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in APAV 75B (completed prior to the 2020-21 catalog year). |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Second in a series of animal care skills topics. Practical application of animal care skills and principles of animal care and management using techniques and knowledge learned in the veterinary technology courses. Application of knowledge in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology to animal care duties. Includes nutrition and preventive health care plans for program animals; pain assessments in domestic animals. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 75C • LARGE ANIMAL SKILLS LABORATORY
| Units: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 laboratory per week (36 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | V T 75B. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Third in a series of courses on animal care and handling. Focus on large animal species evaluation and nursing care. Physical examination, common procedures, and specialized equipment. Restraint, behavior, and handling of large domestic animals. Opportunity to perform skills on live animals during field trips and on campus. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 81 • CLINICAL PATHOLOGY METHODS
| Units: | 5 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 4 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (84 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | BIOL 41. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Fundamental studies of laboratory techniques and procedures involved in evaluating veterinary clinical samples. Students will build on their nursing skills as well as their knowledge in anatomy and physiology to be successful in the areas of hematology, urinalysis, coagulation assessment, blood biochemistry and immunological testing, serology, clinical parasitology, and cytology. Emphasis on sample collection, sample storage and handling, and performance of analytic procedure. Development of skills in the use of laboratory equipment, laboratory safety and management, and quality control and quality assurance. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 83 • PHARMACOLOGY FOR VETERINARY NURSES
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 4 lecture per week (48 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | V T 54B. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Introduction to the basic principles of veterinary pharmacology. Preparation and dispensing of medications. Overview of the actions and interactions of the major classes of drugs, with emphasis on common veterinary uses of specific drugs. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 84 • ANESTHESIOLOGY FOR TECHNICIANS
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 4 lecture per week (48 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | V T 83; students may also satisfy the prerequisite with at least three years of experience in a veterinary clinic or laboratory animal setting, and/or a RVT or LAT or higher. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Principles and practice of veterinary anesthesia for the veterinary technician. Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous systems relevant to anesthesia. Pharmacology, indications, contraindications, and adverse effects of common pre-anesthetic and anesthetic agents. The veterinary technician's role in patient assessment, preparation, induction, monitoring, maintenance, and recovery of anesthesia. Sedation, analgesia, general anesthesia, and local anesthesia techniques are discussed. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program, or by special permission of the instructor.
V T 84L • VETERINARY ANESTHESIA LABORATORY
| Units: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 9 laboratory per week (108 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | V T 58L; discussion and demonstration of ability to set up an anesthesia machine. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
The veterinary technician's role in patient assessment, preparation, induction, monitoring, maintenance, and recovery of anesthesia. Includes sedation, analgesia, general anesthesia, and local anesthesia techniques, in addition to practical applications of pharmacology. Skills pertaining to anesthesia will be practiced. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 85 • VETERINARY EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE
| Units: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 3 lecture, 3 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | V T 61. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Theoretical and practical aspects of assisting the veterinarian in the management of medical and traumatic emergencies, with an emphasis on comprehensive nursing of critical patients. Recognition and assessment of cardiovascular shock, respiratory crisis, gastrointestinal emergency, and musculoskeletal trauma. Principles and techniques of fluid therapy and administration of emergency drugs. Application of treatment protocols for shock, cardiopulmonary arrest, gastrointestinal crisis, wounds and fractures, toxicoses, and various common emergencies. Explanation of the maintenance of emergency medical equipment and supplies. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 86 • LABORATORY ANIMAL NURSING
| Units: | 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 2 lecture, 2 laboratory per week (48 total per quarter) |
| Prerequisite: | V T 55. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Study of the husbandry, management, and nursing care of rabbits and rodents kept as both research and companion animals. Orientation to the humane and ethical use of animals in research. Discussion of the veterinary technician as an animal advocate and nurse in biomedical research and the regulations affecting the use of animals in research. Students build on their knowledge of anatomy and physiology as well as their restraint and nursing skills. Includes husbandry and housing, feeding and nutrition, and medical and surgical nursing techniques for the common species of laboratory animals, as well as an introduction to diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and the common diseases of laboratory animals, appropriate anesthesia, analgesia, and euthanasia methods. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 88A • CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP I
| Units: | 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Hours: |
7.5 laboratory per week (90 total per quarter) This is a clinical laboratory course. |
| Prerequisite: | V T 52A and V T 52B. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
First in the series of structured off-campus clinical experiences in licensed veterinary facilities, which serve to instruct students in practical, hands-on, clinical skills encompassing all aspects of veterinary assisting as specified by the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators. Students are under the direct supervision of one or more licensed veterinarians and/or credentialed veterinary technicians. Preceptorship sites are approved by the Veterinary Technology Program, in consultation with the student and the veterinary professionals. Students have opportunities for learning and practical application of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of a veterinary assistant, as well as exposure to various methodologies and practice philosophies in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasis is on the role of the veterinary assistant as member of the veterinary health care team.
V T 89 • CLINICAL INTERNSHIP I
| Units: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hours: |
10 laboratory per week (120 total per quarter) This is a clinical laboratory course. |
| Prerequisite: | V T 55 and V T 56. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Off-campus practical clinical work experience in veterinary facilities supervised by licensed veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians. Integration into a veterinary health care team and exposure to varied methodologies and practice philosophies in a variety of clinical settings. Practical application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired in the first year program course work: clinical application of anatomy and physiology; medical terminology and medical math; chemistry and microbiology; interpersonal skills and office practices. Supervised hands-on training in basic medical and surgical nursing. Opportunity to practice and attain entry-level competency in essential clinical skills. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 91 • CLINICAL INTERNSHIP II
| Units: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hours: |
10 laboratory per week (120 total per quarter) This is a clinical laboratory course. |
| Prerequisite: | V T 89. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Continuation of V T 89, off-campus practical clinical work experience in veterinary facilities supervised by licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Students begin to follow directions from doctors and staff with increasing independence and exhibit good judgment and critical thinking skills. Second quarter interns are enrolled in pharmacology and emergency medicine. Integration and application of prior knowledge and skills from these areas of learning into the internship site. Documents the 110 hours of practical work experience in a veterinary medical clinical setting required for the students. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 92 • CLINICAL INTERNSHIP III
| Units: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hours: |
10 laboratory per week (120 total per quarter) This is a clinical laboratory course. |
| Prerequisite: | V T 91. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Continuation of V T 91, off-campus practical clinical preceptorships in veterinary facilities supervised by licensed veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians. Practical application of previously acquired knowledge and skills with an emphasis in anesthesiology, dentistry, medical nursing, and common clinical procedures. Meets the required 110 hours of practical work experience. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 93 • CLINICAL INTERNSHIP IV
| Units: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hours: |
10 laboratory per week (120 total per quarter) This is a clinical laboratory course. |
| Prerequisite: | V T 92. |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Last in the series of clinical preceptorship courses providing practical clinical work experience in off-campus veterinary facilities supervised by licensed veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians. High-level practical application of previously acquired knowledge and skills. Includes the essential clinical skills and duties delegated to the veterinary technician, including client education, development of patient care plans, nursing care for critical care and emergency patients, advanced sampling techniques, complete dental prophylaxis, anesthetic procedures, and complex therapeutics. Meets the required 110 hours of practical work experience in a veterinary clinical setting. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
V T 95 • VETERINARY TECHNICIAN PROFICIENCY
| Units: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 2 lecture per week (24 total per quarter) |
| Degree and Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Review of AVMA domains in preparation for the Veterinary Technician National Examination. Students will review the topics presented in the program and work with instructors to create an individual study plan for the Veterinary Technology National Exam. Guided review and discussion of exam application process. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.