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COURSE
CATALOG - Large Animal
The Purdue University Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program (VT-DLP) is a multimedia delivery curriculum using Web-based instruction as well as other instructional modalities (CD-ROM, video, textbook, paper-based).
Questions about the individual courses may be e-mailed to the instructors at the E-mail addresses listed under their names.
General questions about VT-DLP courses can be e-mailed to Paige Allen at: pjones2@purdue.edu
VCS 237
Large Animal and Equine Nursing and Health Management III
- Distance Learning
VCS 238 Large Animal and Equine Nursing and Health
Management IV - Distance Learning
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
VCS 148 Large Animal Nursing and Health Management I - Distance Learning
CREDIT:
1 hour of Purdue University credit or
15 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (1.5 Continuing Education Units)
COST:
$295.00
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PRE REQUISITE COURSES:
VM 105 Introduction to Veterinary Technology
BMS 116 Anatomy for Veterinary Technicians II
BMS 236 Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians II (may be taken
concurrently with instructor's permission)
ANSC101P Animal Science (or equivalent)
INSTRUCTOR:
Dan Walsh, LVT
Contact E-Mail Address: walshd@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is the first of 4 courses involving large animal and equine nursing and health management for the veterinary technician. This course provides an introduction to nursing and health management that a technician will be expected to provide in a veterinary practice. Emphasis will be on the role of the veterinary technician in the veterinary facility.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
· The student will be able to describe selected common diseases of cattle, sheep, goats and swine in terms of common names, etiologic agents, means of transmission, zoonotic potential, basic therapeutic or diagnostic approaches, vaccinations, and the veterinary technician's role in each of these.
· The student will be able to describe management and nursing techniques for cattle, sheep, goats, and swine.
METHOD OF DELIVERY
Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, and examinations (on-line or paper). The exercises will be completed on line and submitted to the instructor. Supplemental material will be offered on line as content (in addition to the textbook). Quizzes and exams will be sent to a proctor. The proctor must be a veterinarian, an accredited veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT), or an educator/teacher at a school, college, or university. The proctor will return the completed exam to the instructor for grading.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
MODULES
Module 1: Beef Herd Management and Health
Module 2: Dairy Herd Management and Health
Module 3: Swine Management and Health
Module 4: Ovine Management and Flock Health
Module 5: Goat Production and Health
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VCS 149 Large Animal Nursing and Health Management II - Distance Learning
CREDIT:
1 hour of Purdue University credit or
15 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (1.5 Continuing Education Units)
COST:
$295.00
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PREREQUISITES:
VCS 148 Large Animal Nursing and Health Management I
INSTRUCTOR:
Dan Walsh, LVT
Contact E-Mail Address: walshd@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is the second of 4 courses involving large animal and equine nursing and health management for the veterinary technician. This course completes the introduction to nursing and health management that a technician will be expected to provide in a veterinary practice. Emphasis will be on the role of the veterinary technician in the veterinary facility.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
· The student will be able to describe selected common diseases of poultry, horses, and selected exotic large animal species in terms of common names, etiologic agents, means of transmission, zoonotic potential, basic therapeutic or diagnostic approaches, vaccinations, and the veterinary technician's role in each of these.
· The student will be able to describe and explain the key concepts of food safety, extra label drug use and regulatory issues as they apply to large animal health.
· The student will be able to describe selected complementary medicine techniques currently being used in large animal health management.
· The student will be able to describe management and nursing techniques for poultry, horses, and selected exotics.
METHOD OF DELIVERY
Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, and examinations (on-line or paper). The exercises will be completed on line and submitted to the instructor. Supplemental material will be offered on line as content (in addition to the textbook). Quizzes and exams will be sent to a proctor. The proctor must be a veterinarian, an accredited veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT), or an educator/teacher at a school, college, or university. The proctor will return the completed exam to the instructor for grading.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
MODULES
Module 1: Poultry Production and Flock Health
Module 2: Equine Management and Herd Health
Module 3: Exotic Management and Herd Health
Module 4: Labeled and Extra Label Drug use on Food Animals
Module 5: Regulatory Issues
Module 6: Rehabilitative/Complimentary Therapy
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VCS 237 Large Animal Nursing and Health Management III - Distance Learning
CREDIT:
1.5 hours of Purdue University credit or
22.5 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (2.3 Continuing Education Units)
COST:
$442.50
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PRE-REQUISITES:
VCS 149 Large Animal Health Management II
INSTRUCTOR:
Paige Allen, MS, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: pjones2@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is the third of 4 courses involving large animal and equine nursing and health management for the veterinary technician. This course focuses more on the observation/assessment of the animal, handling techniques, and basic medical care and management that a technician will be expected to provide in a veterinary practice. Emphasis will be on the role of the veterinary technician in the veterinary facility.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
· The student will be able to identify normal and abnormal behavior as it relates to health of the animal.
· The student will be able to describe the appropriate knots commonly used in restraint or management of large animals.
· The student will be able to explain the appropriate procedure for taking a history and doing a physical examination on various large animal domestic species.
· The student will identify the common instruments use in large animal management.
· The student will be able to describe proper placement and maintenance of IV catheters, and the appropriate means and rates of fluid administration
METHOD OF DELIVERY
Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, and examinations (on-line or paper).
The exercises will be completed on line and submitted to the instructor.
Supplemental material will be offered on line as content (in addition to the textbook).
Quizzes and exams will be sent to a proctor when requested by a student. The proctor must be a veterinarian, an accredited veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT), or an educator/teacher at a school, college, or university. The proctor will return the completed exam to the instructor for grading.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
MODULES
Module 1: Behavior
Module 2: Restraint/Knot tying
Module 3: History and Signalment, Animal Identification
Module 4: Physical Examination
Module 5: Large Animal Instruments
Module 6: Medication Administration
Module 7: Intravenous Catheter Placement and Care
Module 8: Fluid Therapy
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VCS 238 Large Animal Nursing and Health Management IV - Distance Learning
CREDIT:
1.5 hours of Purdue University credit or
22.5 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (2.3 Continuing Education Units)
COST:
$442.50
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PRE-REQUISITES:
VCS 237 Large Animal Nursing and Health Management III
INSTRUCTOR:
Paige Allen, MS, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: pjones2@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is the fourth of 4 courses involving large animal and equine nursing and health management for the veterinary technician. This is the introduction to nursing and health management that a technician will be expected to provide in a veterinary practice. It includes techniques, equipment, and client education. Emphasis will be on the role of the veterinary technician in the veterinary hospital.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
-to introduce the student to the basics of nutrition, care of the hospitalized patient and specimen collection- to present the fundamental techniques used in bandaging, neonatal care and routine procedures
- to introduce milking, medical emergencies and parturition
- to serve as a pre-requisite course for the Large Animal and Equine Nursing clinical mentorships
METHOD OF DELIVERY
Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, and examinations (on-line or paper).
The exercises will be completed on line and submitted to the instructor.
Supplemental material will be offered on line as content (in addition to the textbook).
Quizzes and exams will be sent to a proctor when requested by a student. The proctor must be a veterinarian, an accredited veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT), or an educator/teacher at a school, college, or university. The proctor will return the completed exam to the instructor for grading.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
MODULES
Module 1 Nutrition
Module 2 Hospitalized patient care
Module 3 Specimen collection and Handling
Module 4 Splints/bandages/casts
Module 5 Parturition
Module 6 Neonatal care
Module 7 Milking/Mastitis
Module 8 Medical emergencies
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