VET 114 - Veterinary Assisting II Lab

3 Credits
This course is a continuation of VET 100. Topics include continuing medical terminology and restraint techniques, laboratory procedures, including sample collection and analysis, parasitology, hematology, microbiology, disinfection, and nutrition. Students work individually and in groups to develop skills associated with animal care and laboratory procedures. This course is the lab component of VET 104.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate a basic understanding of laboratory procedures.
Illustrate knowledge and skill in first aid procedures as recognized by the American Red Cross.
Summarize knowledge of environmental issues as they relate to infection control.
Determine patient and occupational hazards, including electrical, radiation, chemical and biological.
Demonstrate proper sterilizing and disinfecting technique to meet industry standards.