SCV 210 — Veterinary Nursing I
This course introduces students to the technical procedures of veterinary practice. The major modules to be covered in lecture sessions are small animal anesthesiology, veterinary nursing and surgical nursing. In the laboratory students will learn basic companion animal handling techniques, perform physical exams, perform diagnostic blood collection and practice canine and feline anesthesia. Students will also prepare patients for aseptic surgery, perform surgical assisting, and learn the principles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.The course focuses on canine and feline species.