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VET112–Veterinary Assistant: Diagnostics and
Pharmacy
This is the second in the series of four courses. Learn
basic lab procedures on how to collect blood and
urine samples and how to use the microscope.
Also learn about parasites and perform heartworm
examinations. The classification and label of
drugs, including controlled substances, is covered
along with drug abbreviations and terminology.
Radiology materials and safety is reviewed, including
radiation safety, and the physics, labeling, filing and
processing of radiographs. Basic patient positioning
and measuring of the patient and setting the
radiographic machine are included. You will complete
15 hours of classroom training. You must also
successfully complete 12 hours of practicum with an
approved veterinary office/hospital site to fulfill the
requirements for this course. Prerequisite: VET111;
Minimum age of 18. High School Diploma or GED
required.
VET113–Veterinary Assistant: Patient Care and
Treatment
Third in the series of four courses. Learn how animals
are medicated, including routes of medication
administration and calculation of drug dosages.
Also learn the six essential food nutrients related to
veterinary medicine and types of food. Intravenous
catheters and catheterization placements and
techniques are covered. Learn the types of fluids
used in therapy and routes and rates of fluid
administration. Therapeutic techniques of oxygen
therapy, physical therapy, bandaging, nail trimming,
bathing, administering enemas, orphan animal care
and preventing decubitus sores are also covered
topics. You will complete 18 hours of classroom
training. You must also successfully complete 16
hours of practicum with an approved veterinary
office/hospital site to fulfill the requirements for this
course. Prerequisite: VET112
VET114–Veterinary Assistant: Surgery,
Anesthesia and Emergency Care
Final in the series of four courses. Learn about
anesthesia, including the equipment and its machine
systems and monitoring the anesthetic patient while
under anesthesia and recovering from anesthesia.
Also learn common surgical procedures and the
operating room equipment and instrumentation
and surgery packs associated with those common
surgeries. Learn the cleaning, sterilization and caring
for surgical instruments and the operating room.
Preparing the animal for surgery and post-surgical
patient care are covered. Emergency care includes
triage, common emergencies, first aid and in-hospital
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). You will
complete a total of 24 classroom hours. You must also
successfully complete 18 hours of practicum with an
approved veterinary office/hospital site to fulfill the
requirements for this course. Prerequisite: VET113.
ST 120–Surgery Essentials (3)
Prerequisites: MDA 108 or MDA 109, BI 103 and BI 104
Provides an introduction to the surgical environment
and to the essential skills required of a surgical
technologist. Emphasizes the fundamental
concepts of sterile technique, critical thinking, and
professionalism. Application and demonstration of
essential surgical technology skills and concepts are
required to advance in the program.
ST 200–Fundamentals of Surgical Technology
II (12)
Prerequisites: ST 100
Provides the student with theory and practice
related to the dynamic role of the surgical
technologist in classroom, laboratory, and clinical
settings. Preceptored clinical experiences focus on
participation during complex surgical procedures,
advancement of skill level, and critical thinking.
THR: Theatre
THR 101–Introduction to Theatre (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Arts
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces the history of drama and the theatre
through reading, viewing and discussing plays.
THR 102–Introduction to Acting (3)
Offers a basic study of acting, through both a
historical perspective and in-depth exercises.
THR 110–TheatreWorkshop (3)
Examines the socio-cultural-political context for the
development of different approaches to the process
of devising a piece of theatre from the ground up
and performing genres (e.g. story-telling, political,
etc.). Students will work together as a group to build
an original theatre piece. Students of performance,
design, direction, and technical will work together to
build theatre from the common interest of the class
group.
THR 121–Stagecraft (3)
Explores all technical aspects of play production,
with emphasis on set construction, scene painting,
properties and stage lighting. Provides laboratory
experience in conjunction with campus theater
productions.
THR 203–Fundamentals of Directing (3)
Addresses problems in playwriting, directing and
acting. Students work on scenes and/or one-act
plays.
THR 204–Production Survey (1)
Students participate in a campus theater production
as a member of the production crew. May be taken
for credit three times.
THR 205–Acting Survey (1)
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Students participate in a campus theater production
as a member of the cast. May be taken for credit three
times.
THR 206–Advanced Acting (3)
Concentrates on characterization and dramatic
improvisation.
THR 212–Theatre Internship (3)
Offers an intensive study of theatrical performance,
including both acting and stagecraft assignments.
Students prepare a theatrical production for
presentation during the summer.
THR/EN 229–Modern Drama (3)
• GenEd Arts & Humanities/Arts or Arts & Humanities/
Humanities
Prerequisite: EN 101
Presents selected works of drama that have gained
prominence during the late nineteenth and twentieth
centuries.
Veterinary Assistant
(Continuing Education/Noncredit)
VET110–Preparation for Veterinary Assistant
Program
This course is a prerequisite to the Veterinary Assistant
Certificate program. Learn the roles, responsibilities
and limitations for being a veterinary assistant.
Strengthen your verbal and written communication
skills as well as customer service skills and ability to
solve problems using critical thinking. Perform simple
math calculations for applications that may be used
in a veterinary office. Ethical issues concerning the
care and treatment of animals will also be reviewed
and discussed. Prerequisites: AccuPlacer testing into
MA82 and EN52 or C or higher in college level Math
and English courses. Minimum age of 18. High School
Diploma or GED required.
VET111–Veterinary Assistant: Outpatient Care
Begin veterinary assistant training in this first in the
series of four courses designed to provide you with a
Veterinary Assistant Certificate. An orientation to the
veterinary profession, office procedures and client
relations. Learn how to take medical history, keep
medical records, and handle and restrain animals.
Exam room procedures and the anatomy and
physiology of various animals are covered, as well
as animal diseases and vaccinations. The physical
examination of animals is reviewed, including
the exam equipment and body systems. You will
complete 30 hours of classroom training. You must
also successfully complete 8 hours of practicum with
an approved veterinary office/hospital site to fulfill
the requirements for this course. Prerequisite: VET110;
Minimum age of 18. High School Diploma or GED
required.