VET202 — Anesthetic and Surgical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians
2 Credits This course prepares students for perioperative monitoring of the veterinary patient. Emphasis will be placed on patient assessment and pain management. Topics will include sterile/aseptic techniques; surgical instruments and equipment; common surgical procedures; anesthesia, anesthetic protocols and anesthetic depth; special nursing considerations; common surgical/anesthetic complications and emergency techniques. Concepts and techniques will be applied in VET 204 - Senior Lab 1 and VET 208 - Senior Lab 2
Prerequisites: VET200, VET210