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COURSE
CATALOG - Small Animal / Large Animal
Combination
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
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
VCS 14700 Principles of OR Technique and Sterilization Procedures for the VT
CREDIT:
1.0 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
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
- VM 10500 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology
- BMS 11600 - Anatomy for Veterinary Technicians II
- BMS 13600 - Physiology for Veterinary Technicians II
INSTRUCTOR:
Paige Allen, MS, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: pjones2@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to instruct veterinary technician students in the basic principles of veterinary operating room protocols and sterilization of surgical supplies commonly used within a veterinary hospital. Emphasis will be placed upon key concepts of surgical preparation of the patient, and the role of the circulating nurse and surgical nurse. In addition, the concepts of proper instrument care, sterilization procedures and inventory rotation will be covered.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- to introduce the student to the basic roles of circulating or surgical nurse.
- to present the fundamental techniques of aseptic technique
- to introduce the concepts of sterilization of instruments and inventory rotation.
- to serve as a prerequisite course for the OR Technique & Sterilization Clinical Mentorship
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: Introduction to Aseptic Technique
Module 2: Patient preparation for surgery
Module 3: Operating Room Conduct
Module 4: Circulating Nurse
Module 5: Surgical Nurse
Module 6: Wound Healing/Suture Material
Module 7: Small Animal and Large Animal Bandaging
Module 8: Instrument Care, Handling and Identification
Module 9: Pack Preparation and Sterilization
Module 10: Sterilization Methods
Module 11: Inventory Management
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VCS 23300 Introduction to Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Oncology
CREDIT:
1.0 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
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
For University Credit: VM 10500, BMS 11500, BMS 11600, BMS 13500, BMS 13600, BMS 23500, BMS 23600
For Continuing Education Credit: none
INSTRUCTOR:
Josh Clark, MS, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: clark19@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course involves the instruction of nursing and management of the small animal patient related to Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Oncology. It presents concepts of small animal patient care and treatment that a technician will be expected to provide in a veterinary practice. It includes techniques, equipment, client education, management of the hospitalized patient and preventative medicine related to these specific clinical disciplines. Emphasis will be on the role of the veterinary technician in the veterinary hospital.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- to introduce the student to the basics of Ophthalmology, Dermatology and Oncology
- to present the fundamental techniques used in Ophthalmology, Dermatology and Oncology
- to introduce the nursing aspects of managing some common small animal diseases
- to serve as a prerequisite
course for the Ophthalmology, Dermatology and Oncology clinical Mentorship
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: Derm: Infectious Disorders
Module 2: Derm: Parasitic Disorders
Module 3: Derm: Allergic Disorders
Module 4: Derm: Diagnostic Techniques
Module 5: Shampoo Therapy
Module 6: Ophthalmic Disorders
Module 7: Ocular Emergencies
Module 8: Ophthalmic Diagnostic Techniques
Module 9: Lg Animal Ophthalmic Disorders
Module 10: Neoplastic Disorders
Module 11: Oncology; Sample Collection Techniques
Module 12: Chemotherapy
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VCS 14500 Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians I - Distance Learning
CREDIT:
1.5 hour of Purdue University credit or
22.5 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (1.5 Continuing Education Units)
COST:
$442.50
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
For University Credit: BMS 23600, VCS 20100, VCS 14000
For Continuing Education Credit: none
INSTRUCTOR:
Paige Allen, MS RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: pjones2@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is the first of 2 courses involving basic principles of anesthesia and anesthetic delivery for the veterinary technician. This course focuses on the preparation of the patient for anesthesia, the agents used as pre-anesthetics, induction agents and general anesthesia, and the physiologic impacts of anesthesia on the body.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- To introduce the student to the basic principles of anesthesia
- To present the fundamental techniques used in anesthesia
- To introduce the student to the common agents used in anesthesia
- To serve as a foundation
for the second anesthesia course and clinical mentorships in anesthesia
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: Pre-anesthetic Period
Module 2: Pre-anesthetic Agents
Module 3: Anesthetic Equipment, Delivery Systems and Scavenging
Module 4: Basic Medical Calculations
Module 5: IV Agents
Module 6: Inhalation Agents
Module 7; General Anesthesia/ Monitoring Principles I
Module 8: Monitoring Principles II/ Monitoring Equipment
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VCS 14600 Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians I - Distance Learning
CREDIT:
1.5 hour of Purdue University credit or
22.5 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (1.5 Continuing Education Units)
COST:
$442.50
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Summer, Fall
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
For University Credit: VCS 14500
For Continuing Education Credit: none
INSTRUCTOR:
Paige Allen, MS, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: pjones2@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is the second of 2 courses involving basic principles of anesthesia and anesthetic delivery for the veterinary technician. This course focuses on multi-species anesthetic techniques (small animal, large animal/equine, pocket pets), managing high risk patients, anesthetic complications, and pain management.
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: Canine/Feline Anesthetic Techniques
Module 2: Anesthetic Emergencies
Module 3: Exotic Anesthesia
Module 4: Equine Anesthetic Techniques
Module 5: Swine/Bovine Anesthetic Techniques
Module 6: Local/Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia
Module 7: High Risk Patients
Module 8: Post-Anesthetic Complications in Large Animal
Module 9: Pain Management
Module 10: Blood Gases
Module 11: Special Anesthetic Techniques
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VM 24800 Understanding Animal Disease
CREDIT:
2 hours of Purdue University credit or 30 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (3 Continuing Education Units)
COST:
$590.00
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Fall (This course is NOT offered in the Summer)
PREREQUISITES:
BMS 23600 - Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians II
VPB 22600 - Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians II
VPB 22700 - Microbiology for Veterinary Technicians
VCS 14100 - Small Animal Nursing & Health Management II
VCS 14900 - Large Animal Nursing and Health Management II
VPB 15200 - Clinical Pathology for Veterinary Technicians III (may be taken as a
co-requisite)
INSTRUCTOR:
Kristi Graham, DVM
Contact E-Mail Address: KGDVM@yahoo.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is a survey of common small animal and large animal diseases not covered specifically in other courses and includes the physiology and pathophysiology behind these diseases, the zoonotic potential for the disease, and the role of the veterinary technician in treatment, management, and education of client/owner of the affected animal.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of the is course, students will be able to:
· Identify the key features of common small animal and large animal disease
· Explain the role of the veterinary technician in the management of these diseases
· Explain the zoonotic potential and public health potential of these disease to clients and peers
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
None
MODULES
Module 1 Viral diseases in small animals
Module 2 Gastrointestinal related diseases
Module 3 Nervous system diseases - Epilepsy; Spinal cord trauma
Module 4 Respiratory diseases
Module 5 Cardiovascular diseases
Module 6 Endocrine diseases
Module 7 Reproductive disorders
Module 8 Renal and urinary tract disease
Module 9 Hematologic disease - Autoimmune anemia; Anemia from other origins; Rodenticide coagulopathy
Module 10 Equine colic - advanced management topics
Module 11 Equine lameness
Module 12 Ruminant GI disease - advanced management topics
Module 13 Ruminant metabolic disease; ketosis
Module 14 Ruminant reproductive and mammary related disease
Module 15 Hot Topic Diseases in the News
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