VET 215 - *Small Animal Medical Nursing


This course provides an overview of the diseases commonly encountered in veterinary practice.  The course will stress nursing and diagnostic techniques utilized in the management of hospitalized patients, including education of clients.  Diseases with a potential for zoonosis or creating health hazards for the local population will be emphasized.

Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall
Prerequisites: VET 110  and VET 130  (both with a grade of C or higher)
Corequisites: VET 215 Laboratory
Contact Hours: 30 lecture hours, 30 lab hours per semester
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.
Division: Mathematics and Science
Department: Veterinary Technology

Credits: (3)


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