VET 191 - Veterinary Technician Clinical Experience I

1. Apply techniques and skills learned in the classroom to clinical situations.

1. Demonstrate office skills.
2. Perform nursing duties.
3. Communicate effectively with clients.
4. Perform radiology procedures.
5. Perform clinical laboratory procedures.
6. Demonstrate surgical nursing skills.
7. Demonstrate kennel management skills.
8. Adhere to standard safety procedures.

1. Overview of Techniques and Skills for Clinical Situations
2. Office Skills
   1. Telephone procedures
   2. Charting and records
   3. Scheduling    
3. Nursing Duties
   1. Physical examination
   2. Patient history and data collection
   3. In-patient and out-patient care
   4. Administration of medication
4. Communication with Clients
   1. Client education
   2. Disgruntled clients     
5. Radiology Procedures
   1. Animal positioning
   2. Identification of radiographs
6. Surgical Nursing Skills
   1. Pre-surgical care
   2. Post-operative care     
7. Kennel Management Skills
   1. Infection control measures
   2. Animal behavior
8. Standard Safety Procedures
   1. Bite and injury prevention
   2. Personal protective equipment