Course Number and Title:
VET 130 Veterinary Clinical Pathology I
Prerequisites
CHM 110 and BIO 100 and (MAT 152 or MAT 162)
Course Credits and Hours
2 credit(s)
1 lecture hours/week
3 lab hours/week
Course Description
This is the first of two courses that includes principles and techniques in veterinary hematology, immunology, serology, and clinical chemistry. Students will develop skills in diagnostic laboratory procedures, including venipuncture, specimen handling, and the use of laboratory equipment. Clinical rotations provide hands-on practice in performing blood 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 4,5; PGC 3)
- Perform patient assessment techniques in a variety of animal species. (CCC 1,2,3,4,5; PGC 1,2)
- Demonstrate therapeutic techniques appropriate to various animal species. (CCC 1,2,3,4; PGC 2)
- Use proper handling, packaging, and storage of specimens for laboratory analysis to ensure safety of patients, clients, and staff. (CCC 1,2,3,4; PGC 3)
- Perform analysis of laboratory specimens. (CCC 1,2,4; PGC 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 blood specimens for analysis.
- Demonstrate therapeutic techniques appropriate to various animal species.
- Collect and crossmatch blood.
- 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 CBC to include: hemoglobin, packed cell volume, total protein, white cell count, and red cell count.
- Perform microscopic exam of blood film.
- Calculate hematologic indices.
- Perform coagulation tests.
- Perform blood chemistry tests.
- Perform serologic test.
- Identify blood parasites.
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) | 20% |
Clinical Skills Venipuncture Lab (Summative) | 25% |
Clinical Skills Hematology Lab (Summative) | 20% |
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
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.