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CCA312 - Clinical Care of Animals III

This course is a continuation of CCA 212 involves the application and interpretation of information taught
across the program. It is designed to focus on the animal care, welfare of the veterinary patient, and the
critical thinking processes involved in the day-to-day care and management of patients as performed by
a Veterinary Technician

CLP300 - Veterinary Clinical Laboratory Procedures III

LAS312 - Large and Small Mammal Studies

Horses, calves, sheep, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters and mice are all species included in LAS312.
While the approach to their care differs with each, an understanding of their husbandry, reproduction,
and diseases is essential for all. LAS312 will provide you with the information and practical experience
needed to work with these animals and will provide ample opportunity to perfect practical skills including
handling, administration of medication in oral and injectable form, venipuncture and anesthesia.

MED300 - Medical Clinics III: Dentistry

In this course, students will be introduced to the topic of veterinary dentistry. Theoretical lecture and lab material will focus on the topic of veterinary dentistry. A satisfactory evaluation indicates a mature, dependable student to whom the care of an animal, facilities, equipment, client, etc. may be delegated either routinely or in emergency situations.

RAD312 - Advanced Radiography

This course is designed as a continuation of RAD 212 with continual emphasis on the positioning of
small and large animals utilizing non-manual restraint whenever possible. Radiographs of superior
quality for diagnostic purposes will be obtained with minimum risk to you. This course will give you the
opportunity to study dental radiographs, hip studies, contrast studies, large and exotic animals, and
alternate imaging modalities.

SGT312 - Veterinary Anaesthesia and Surgical Techniques

This course will introduce the Veterinary Technician student to the principles of veterinary anaesthesia. Drugs and anaesthetic equipment used to induce and maintain anaesthesia in small and large animals will be studied.  The student will become proficient in monitoring anaesthetized animals and will learn to deal with common anaesthetic problems and emergencies.  The student will learn preparation of surgical instruments and equipment, the surgical theatre, and the surgical patient for various types of procedures routinely seen in general practice.  Other topics will also be discussed in this course including the ECG, fluid therapy, emergency procedures, analgesic therapy as they pertain to the anaesthetic period.

A further area of study in this course will include some basic techniques of surgical assistance.  The student will be exposed to the general protocols used when performing surgeries in mainly small, but some large animal practices, such as neutering, laparotomies, and orthopaedics.  Basic suturing techniques will also be introduced.

GEN001 - General Education Option

According to the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities, ?the purpose of General Education in the Ontario college system is to contribute to the development of citizens who are conscious of the diversity, complexity, and richness of the human experience; who are able to establish meaning through this consciousness; and, who, as a result, are able to contribute thoughtfully, creatively, and positively to the society in which they live and work. General Education strengthens students' generic skills, such as critical analysis, problem solving, and communication, in the context of an exploration of topics with broad-based personal and / or societal importance?. Please contact the School of English and Liberal Studies at your campus to find out more about the variety of General Education courses from which you can choose.