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2016-2017 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses
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VET 125 - *Laboratory Animal Care
This course includes physiology, pathology and husbandry of animals commonly encountered among research facilities and companion animal markets will be the focus of this course. Classroom lecture will accompany laboratory sessions designed to acquaint the student with restraint techniques, sampling methods, common medical issues and diagnostic procedures unique to these animals. Small rodents, lagomorphs, birds and reptiles are typically used.
Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor. Course may be offered through TN eCampus.
PREREQUISITES: Completion of VET 101 with a grade of C or higher and admission to the program
COREQUISITES: VET 125L
Hours: Two lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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Credits: (3) |
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VET 150 - *Clinical Practicum I
This course is a continuation of VET 101* where students proceed to more advanced sets of skill such as: wound management, autoclaves and asepsis, blood and fecal sample evaluation. Clinical practicum will occur on-site and/or at participating private clinics, pet facilities, rehab facilities and laboratories as scheduling permits.
Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.
Course may be offered through TN eCampus.
PREREQUISITES: Completion of VET 101 with a grade of C or higher
COREQUISITES: VET 150C
Hours: One lecture hour and an average of five hours clinical experience per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (4)
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Credits: (4) |
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VET 210 - *Veterinary Imaging
In this course the fundamental concepts of radiology and ultrasonography will be stressed. Proper restraint (including chemical restraint), positioning, exposure calculations and developing exposed film will be covered. Radiation safety, darkroom management and record keeping are additional areas of focus.
Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.
Course may be offered through TN eCampus.
PREREQUISITES: Completion of VET 101 with a grade of “C” or higher
Hours: Three lecture/laboratory hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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Credits: (3) |
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VET 215 - *Veterinary Microbiology and Infectious Disease
This course provides an overview of the microorganisms commonly encountered in private veterinary practice. The course will stress identification techniques, sample handling, internal and external parasitism, and specific disease processes where applicable. Diseases with a potential for zoonosis or creating health hazards for the local population will be stressed.
Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor. Course may be offered through TN eCampus.
PREREQUISITES: Completion of BIOL 1110 , VET 101 and VET 110 with a grade of “C” or higher
COREQUISITES: VET 215L
Hours: Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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Credits: (3) |
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VET 220 - *Veterinary Anesthesia and Surgery
This course will prepare the student for proper operation of a surgical suite and management of anesthetized animals. Students will calculate anesthetic dosages, learn the proper function and maintenance of gas anesthesia machines, monitor anesthetized animals and practice skills such as intubation and mechanical ventilation. Asepsis, autoclaving, surgical instrument care and cleaning will also be included.
Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.
Course may be offered through TN eCampus.
PREREQUISITES: Completion of VET 101 , VET 110 and VET 120 with a grade of “C” or higher
COREQUISITES: VET 220L
Hours: Three lecture, three laboratory hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (4)
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Credits: (4) |
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VET 230 - *Veterinary Clinical Pathology
This course will introduce the students to the machines and skill sets necessary for routine in-house diagnostics typically performed in private veterinary practice. Areas of emphasis will include methods for: complete blood counts (CBC), clinical serum chemistry analysis, histology slide preparation, fecal sample preparation, urinalysis and others.
Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.
Course may be offered through TN eCampus.
PREREQUISITES: Completion of VET 101 with a grade of “C” or higher
COREQUISITES: VET 230L
Hours: Two lecture, two lab hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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Credits: (3) |
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VET 250 - *Clinical Practicum II
This course is the continuation of VET 150. A variety of skills will be taught and/or practiced in regional clinics participating in the practicum program. Students will rotate between different clinics during each practicum. Time will be reserved at the end of each rotation for discussion and summation of the experiences gained during the clinical rotations.
Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.
Course may be offered through TN eCampus.
PREREQUISITES: Completion of VET 150 with a grade of “C” or higher
COREQUISITES: VET 250C
Hours: One lecture hour and an average of eight hours clinical experience per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (5)
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Credits: (5) |
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VET 260 - *Clinical Practicum III
This course is the continuation of VET 250. Various skills building upon the non-clinical courses will be taught and/or practiced in regional clinics participating in the practicum program. Students will rotate between different clinics during each practicum. Time will be reserved at the end of each rotation for discussion and summation of the experiences gained during the clinical rotations.
Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.
Course may be offered through TN eCampus.
PREREQUISITES: Completion of VET 150 and VET 250 with a grade of “C” or higher
Hours: An average of ten hours clinical experience per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (5)
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Credits: (5) |
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Credits: (3) |
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Credits: (1) |
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VTA 100 - *Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy
This course parallels a vertebrate zoology course focusing on aspects of anatomy and physiology that have clinical relevance for animal caregivers, animal lab researchers and veterinary practice. Companion, agricultural (large), laboratory and exotic species will be covered with reference to human physiology where applicable. Virtual dissection during the course will culminate in a dissection lab at the end of the semester.
Semester Availability: SUMMER ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.
Course may be offered through TN eCampus.
PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Writing, Reading, and Math Learning Support Competencies or completion of MATH 0105 , MATH 1005 , MATH 1130 , MATH 1710 or higher with a grade of C or higher.
Hours: Three lecture/laboratory hours per week
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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Credits: (3) |
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VTA 120 - *Veterinary Assistant Nursing
This course begins building the skill sets required to succeed in the care and handling of animals. Areas of emphasis will include: breeds, behavior, restraint techniques, care and feeding, basic nursing and grooming care, sanitation, zoonotic disease, and other basic skills utilized by animal caregivers, animal lab researchers and/or practicing veterinary assistants.
Semester Availability: SUMMER ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.
Course may be offered through TN eCampus.
PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Writing, Reading, and Math Learning Support Competencies or completion of MATH 0105 , MATH 1005 , MATH 1130 , MATH 1710 or higher with a grade of C or higher.
Hours: Three lecture/laboratory hours per week
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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Credits: (3) |
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VTA 130 - *Veterinary Economics
This course is designed to emulate the front office of a veterinary facility. Students will learn client communications, office procedures, inventory control and jurisprudence in veterinary practices. There will be an emphasis on writing skills and the development of affective client education tools.
Semester Availability: SUMMER ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.
Course may be offered through TN eCampus.
PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Writing, Reading, and Math Learning Support Competencies or completion of MATH 0105 , MATH 1005 , MATH 1130 , MATH 1710 or higher with a grade of C or higher.
Hours: Three lecture hours per week
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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Credits: (3) |
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VTA 140 - *Clinical Procedures
This course will cover the procedures commonly performed by veterinary assistants in a Veterinary practice. These will include: preparing, cleaning, and sterilizing surgical equipment, preparing medications to be dispensed or given in practice, laboratory procedures, and assist in taking radiographs.
Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.
Course may be offered through TN eCampus.
PREREQUISITES: Completion of VTA 120 with a grade of C or higher
COREQUISITES: VTA 150
Hours: Three lecture/laboratory hours per week
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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Credits: (3) |
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VTA 150 - *Assistant Clinical Practicum
This course is a cumulative skills laboratory where students utilize the skills they have learned in VTA 120, VTA 130, and VTA 140. Clinical practicum will occur on-site and will incorporate field trips to participating private clinics, pet facilities, rehab facilities and laboratories as scheduling permits.
Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.
Course may be offered through TN eCampus.
PREREQUISITES: Completion of VTA 120 with a grade of C or higher
COREQUISITES: VTA 140 , VTA 150L
Hours: Two lecture and three laboratory hours per week
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (4)
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Credits: (4) |
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