This lecture course emphasizes the theoretical and practical aspects of emergency and critical care in the management of medical and traumatic emergencies by the veterinary technician. Recognition, assessment, and treatment of common small animal emergencies such as cardiovascular shock, respiratory crisis, gastrointestinal emergency, and musculoskeletal trauma. Open to Vet Tech students. Open to Pre-vet and Animal Science majors by instructor consent. This course includes a one day Saturday lab on the Mount Ida Campus to allow students to complete in-person training for RECOVER CPR certification.
Additional fees are associated with this section
Instructor(s):
Instructor(s):
Tracy Blais
Credits:
3
Level:
Undergraduate
Semester(s) offered:
Spring
Campus:
Amherst
Mt. Ida
Pre-requisites:
ANIMLSCI 415
Veterinary and Animal Sciences