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VET 245 Emergency and Critical Care Principles

This course covers essential topics in emergency and critical care, including triage and care for hospitalized patients. Students will learn to recognize and respond to veterinary medical emergencies, apply emergency protocols, and demonstrate an understanding of toxic substances. The course emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills and effective communication within a healthcare team, as well as the delivery of client education in emergency situations.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: VET203 and VET220 and VET235 and VET240

See Course Syllabus

Course Number and Title:

VET 245 Emergency and Critical Care Principles

Campus Location

  • Georgetown
  • Stanton

Effective Date

202651

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: VET203 and VET220 and VET235 and VET240

Course Credits and Hours

2 credit(s)

2 lecture hours/week

1 lab hours/week

Course Description

This course covers essential topics in emergency and critical care, including triage and care for hospitalized patients. Students will learn to recognize and respond to veterinary medical emergencies, apply emergency protocols, and demonstrate an understanding of toxic substances. The course emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills and effective communication within a healthcare team, as well as the delivery of client education in emergency situations.

Additional Materials

None

Required Text(s)

Obtain current textbook information by viewing the campus bookstore - https://www.dtcc.edu/bookstores online or visit a campus bookstore. Check your course schedule for the course number and section.

Disclaimer

None

Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)

  1. Use traditional and electronic media and appropriate veterinary medical terminology and abbreviations to perform management tasks. (CCC 1,2,3,4; PGC1)
  2. Use written, oral, non-verbal, and electronic methods to communicate in a professional and effective manner. (CCC 4; PGC 3)
  3. Demonstrate husbandry, nutrition, therapeutic and dentistry techniques appropriate to various animal species. (CCC 1,2,4,5,6; PGC 1,2)

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:

  1. Use traditional and electronic media and appropriate veterinary medical terminology and abbreviations to perform management tasks.
    1. Triage according to client, patient, and facility needs through phone and in-person contact.
    2. Recognize and respond to veterinary medical emergencies.
  2. Use written, oral, non-verbal, and electronic methods to communicate in a professional and effective manner.
    1. Use appropriate interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate within a team-based healthcare team.
    2. Recognize the legality of the veterinary-client-patient relationship
    3. Produce and deliver client education in a clear and accurate manner at a level the client understands.
  3. Demonstrate husbandry, nutrition, therapeutic and dentistry techniques appropriate to various animal species.
    1. Explain the effects of common toxic substances.
    2. Apply established emergency protocols.

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)

50%

Quizzes/Assignments (Formatives)

30%

Toxicology Project

20%

Clinical Skills Assessments (Summative)

PASS/FAIL

TOTAL

100%

Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)

  1. Interpret theoretical veterinary technology knowledge and concepts to provide competent veterinary nursing procedures.

  2. Demonstrate competence in essential veterinary technology skills by performing a full range of veterinary nursing procedures used in small and large animal medicine.

  3. 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)

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. 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.

Minimum Technology Requirements

Minimum technology requirements for online, hybrid, video conferencing and web conferencing courses.

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Attendance

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Cell phone/Electronic Device

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Tuition Adjustment Policy

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