Course Number and Title:
VET 150 Veterinary Clinical Pathology II
Course Credits and Hours
2 credit(s)
1 lecture hours/week
3 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course is the second of two courses that expands on veterinary pathology with a focus on urinalysis, cytology, parasitology, mycology, and toxicology. Students will perform diagnostic laboratory skills, including specimen collection, handling, and evaluation, while learning to perform necropsy procedures and cytologic evaluations. Clinical rotations provide hands-on practice in performing analyses, maintaining quality control, and ensuring the safety of patients, clients, and staff.
Additional Materials
Laboratory coat, scrubs, and non-skid, closed toe shoes
Disclaimer
The student must have completed required rabies pre-exposure vaccination series or document proof of protective titer before taking this course. The cost of the series is the responsibility of the student and may not be covered by insurance. Students will be working with live animals. Students are required to travel to the Georgetown and Stanton campuses and off-campus clinical facilities on a weekly basis.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Use written, oral, non-verbal, and electronic methods to communicate in a professional and effective manner. (CCC 1,2,3,4,5; PGC 3)
- Perform patient assessment techniques in a variety of animal species. (CCC 1,2,3,4; PGC 1,2)
- Demonstrate husbandry techniques appropriate to various animal species. (CCC 1,2,3,4; PGC 1,2)
- Use proper handling, packaging, and storage of specimens for laboratory analysis to ensure safety of patients, clients, and staff.(CCC 1,3,4; PGC 2,3)
- Perform analysis of laboratory specimens. (CCC 1,3,4; PGC 1,2,3)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Use written, oral, non-verbal, and electronic methods to communicate in a professional and effective manner.
- Use appropriate interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate within a team-based healthcare team.
- Recognize the legality of the veterinary-client-patient relationship.
- Perform patient assessment techniques in a variety of animal species.
- Collect diagnostic urine specimens for analysis.
- Prepare diagnostic specimens for shipment.
- Demonstrate husbandry and therapeutic techniques appropriate to various animal species.
- Explain breeding/reproduction techniques.
- Collect and evaluate skin scrapings.
- Use proper handling, packaging, and storage of specimens for laboratory analysis to ensure safety of patients, clients, and staff.
- Select and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Implement quality control measures.
- Demonstrate appropriate collection and handling of samples to ensure safety of patients, clients, and staff.
- Prepare, label, package, and store specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Perform analysis of laboratory specimens.
- Perform urinalysis.
- Perform identification and parasitologic procedures for external parasites.
- Perform diagnostics procedures for parasites.
- Identify common parasitic forms.
- Perform cytologic evaluation.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
= |
C |
| 0-69 |
= |
F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | %of final grade |
Exams (Summative) | 40% |
Quizzes/Assignments (Formative) | 30% |
Clinical Skills Assessments (Summative) | 25% |
Professional Lab Assessment (Summative) | 5% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
Interpret theoretical veterinary technology knowledge and concepts to provide competent veterinary nursing procedures.
Demonstrate competence in essential veterinary technology skills by performing a full range of veterinary nursing procedures used in small and large animal medicine.
Exhibit professionalism by adhering to the Veterinary Technology Code of Ethics and employer expectations, while maintaining a commitment to ethical vet procedures.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.