2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Dec 30, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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VETN 235B - Surgical, Anesthesia, and Dental Procedures


Credits: 4
Description
Introduction to pre-anesthesia, anesthesia support and pain management; continuation of veterinary surgical assisting and post-op care; veterinary dental procedures/techniques.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Explain and demonstrate basics of preanesthesia preparation of veterinary patients.
  2. Explain and demonstrate the basic principles of anesthesia and monitoring, and support of the anesthesized patient.
  3. Recognize the need and benefits of effective pain management in veterinary patients.
  4. Identify and explain basic surgical diseases.
  5. Demonstrate basic techniques of surgical assistance.
  6. Explain and demonstrate post-operative care techniques and protocols.
  7. Describe and identify basic dental anatomy and use proper dental terminology.
  8. Explain and demonstrate methods used in dental diagnostics.
  9. Explain and demonstrate basic dental prophylaxis/therapy techniques.
  10. Recognize species specific dental concerns.
     

Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program



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