Course Number and Title:
VET 245 Emergency and Critical Care Principles
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: VET 235 and VET 222 and VET 240
Course Credits and Hours
1 credit(s)
1 lecture hours/week
0 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course covers areas such as the physical exam, triage, hospitalized patient critical care, and emergencies as well as other segments of care. It includes challenging assignments that will require the student to utilize critical thinking skills, along with new concepts and knowledge acquired through the course materials.
Additional Materials
None
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Discuss the steps and procedures required for triaging incoming and in-hospital patients to prioritize those needing the most urgent medical attention. (CCC1, 3, PGC 1, 2)
- Describe the steps, procedures, and drugs involved in the veterinary resuscitation guidelines, RECOVER. (CCC1, 3, 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:
- Discuss the steps and procedures required for triaging incoming and in-hospital patients to prioritize those needing the most urgent medical attention.
- Discuss the steps in performing a physical exam while evaluating the patient's emergency status.
- Establish a "ready area" to stabilize critical patients.
- Describe how to assess a hospitalized patient for changes in their medical status.
- Discuss and follow the Kirby's Rule of 20 for daily care of the critical patient.
- Design an in-hospital treatment chart for a variety of species.
- Identify and assist in the treatment of emergencies.
- Discuss, detect, and assist in the treatment of infectious diseases.
- Perform hands-on assessment of critically ill patients.
- Evaluate and record both subjective and objective physical examination parameter.
- Apply the numeric coma scale.
- Recognize abnormalities in mental status that can been seen with metabolic disease, drug administration or toxicity, and structural brain disease.
- Define risk factors for nosocomial infections in the ICU.
- Describe the steps, procedures, and drugs involved in the veterinary resuscitation guidelines, RECOVER.
- Compare RECOVER and CPR techniques.
- Discuss the steps involved in RECOVER guidelines.
- Identify common drugs used in emergency and critical care.
- Calculate drug doses, including Constant Rate Infusions (CRI).
- Calculate fluid rates.
- Perform CPR.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
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A |
| 80-89 |
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B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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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
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Evaluation Measure
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Percentage of final grade
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Summative: Midterm Examination
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25%
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Summative: Final Examination
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25%
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Formative: Assignments
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50%
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Summative: AVMA Essential Skills
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TOTAL
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100%
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Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Apply theoretical information that leads to appropriate action in the application or delivery of veterinary nursing procedures.
- Competently perform a full range of veterinary nursing procedures used in small and large animal medicine.
- Practice behaviors that are consistent with the Veterinary Technology Code of Ethics and employer expectations/requirements.
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.