Course Number and Title:
VET 203 Veterinary Nursing III
Prerequisites
VET140 and VET200 and VET205
Course Credits and Hours
4 credit(s)
2 lecture hours/week
6 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course further provides theoretical knowledge and technical skills in companion animal surgical and anesthesia nursing. Topics include sterile technique, surgical and monitoring equipment, common surgical procedures, dentistry, and wound management. Anesthesiology is discussed, including drugs, patient preparation, monitoring, and post- operative care of the patient.
Additional Materials
Stethoscope, pen light, scrubs, closed toe, non-skid shoes, digital thermometer, pocket notebook, watch with a second hand and pocket formulary (optional).
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, 4; PGC 3)
- Explain the proper administration of prescribed drugs to patients safely and effectively. (CCC 1,4; PGC 1)
- Demonstrate husbandry, nutrition, therapeutic and dentistry techniques appropriate to various animal species. (CCC 1,2,3,4,6; PGC 1,2,3 )
- Manage and maintain patients effectively in all phases of anesthesia. (CCC 1,2,3,4,6; PGC 1,2,3)
- Use safe and effective anesthetic delivery and monitoring equipment. (CCC 1,2,3,4,6; PGC 1,2,3)
- Explain routine surgical procedures and related equipment. (CCC 1,5; PGC 1)
- Integrate all aspects of patient management for common surgical procedures in a variety of animal species.(CCC 1,2,3,4,5,6; PGC 1,2,3)
- Provide the appropriate instruments, supplies and environment to maintain asepsis during surgical procedures. (CCC 1,2,3,4,6; PGC 1,2,3)
- Produce diagnostic radiographic and non-radiographic images safely and effectively. (CCC 1,2,3,4,5,6; 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.
- Produce and deliver client education in a clear and accurate manner at a level the client understands.
- Apply crisis intervention/grief management skills with clients.
- Explain the proper administration of prescribed drugs to patients safely and effectively.
- Demonstrate compliance with all federal and state regulatory guidelines for drug purchase, storage, administration, withdrawal, dispensing, disposal, and inventory control.
- Demonstrate understanding of regulations governing maintenance of controlled substances log book.
- Demonstrate husbandry, nutrition, therapeutic and dentistry techniques appropriate to various animal species.
- Administer parenteral medications.
- Administer enemas.
- Perform gastric intubation.
- Demonstrate proper fluid therapy techniques.
- Apply and remove bandages and splints.
- Perform Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT).
- Manage and maintain patients effectively in all phases of anesthesia.
- Calculate dosages of appropriate anesthetic-related drugs.
- Administer anesthetic-related drugs.
- Place endotracheal tubes in patients.
- Use clinical signs and appropriate equipment to monitor patient status during anesthetic procedures.
- Implement pain management protocols as directed based on patient evaluation.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to patients in compromised states.
- Perform appropriate resuscitation procedures as needed (e.g., calculate and administer appropriate anesthetic antagonists and emergency drugs as directed).
- Complete controlled substance log.
- Record and maintain anesthesia records.
- Use safe and effective anesthetic delivery and monitoring equipment.
- Maintain and operate anesthetic delivery equipment.
- Maintain and operate anesthetic monitoring equipment.
- Explain routine surgical procedures and related equipment.
- Explain ovariohysterectomy procedures and related equipment.
- Explain cesarean section procedures and related equipment.
- Explain orthopedic procedures and related equipment.
- Explain orchiectomy procedures and related equipment.
- Explain tail docking procedures and related equipment.
- Explain onychectomy procedures and related equipment.
- Explain laparotomies procedures and related equipment.
- Explain dystocias procedures and related equipment.
- Explain prolapsed organs procedures and related equipment.
- Participate in ovariohysterectomy procedures.
- Participate in orchiectomy procedures.
- Integrate all aspects of patient management for common surgical procedures in a variety of animal species.
- Identify patients and surgical procedures.
- Perform patient assessment for surgical procedures.
- Palpate the urinary bladder and express it as needed.
- Prepare surgical site using aseptic techniques.
- Position patient for common procedures.
- Demonstrate proper surgical assistance for specific procedures.
- Coordinate pain management with the anesthesia/surgical team.
- Provide post-operative care.
- Perform suture removal.
- Provide the appropriate instruments, supplies and environment to maintain asepsis during surgical procedures.
- Perform pre-surgical set-up.
- Provide operating room sanitation and care.
- Perform post-surgical clean-up.
- Produce diagnostic radiographic and non-radiographic images safely and effectively.
- Position live animals or intubated non-preserved specimens, and utilize dental radiographic equipment to produce diagnostic dental radiographic images.
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) | 30% |
Assignments (Formative) | 10% |
Quizzes (Formative) | 10% |
Clinical Skills Assessments (Summative) | 45% |
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.