VET 216: Animal Pharmacology (2 Credits) |
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In this course, the veterinary technology student will gain knowledge of the various aspects of pharmacology and pharmacy management as applied in clinical veterinary practice. Studies will include drugs and other medical substances of veterinary importance including characteristics, usage, measurements, dosage, administration and pharmacy management.
Enrollment is limited to those students program placed in Veterinary Technology or those students with special approval of the program head. Students must complete previous and concurrent VET course work. |
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Objectives |
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If you complete this course and do well, you will be able to:
- The student will learn the major classes of pharmaceuticals and routine uses in veterinary practice.
- The student will learn therapeutic principles, routes of administration, contraindications and adverse reactions of major classes of drugs.
- The student will learn weight and measurements of metric and English systems and conversion between the systems.
- The student will learn to calculate dosages, prepare labels and dispense medications.
- The student will learn the basic concepts of pharmacy management, including inventory control, ordering of drugs and supplies, and storage and shelving of therapeutic agents.
- The student will become familiar with the use of the computer in pharmacy management.
- The student will learn the laws applying to controlled substances and the proper procedures for ordering, dispensing, administration, storage and record keeping of scheduled drugs.
- The student will be able to explain and/or demonstrate administration of medication to clients and communicate to clients important information concerning medication.
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Materials |
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No lab supplies are required for this course. |
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Grading |
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Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)
Assignment |
Percentage of Grade |
Midterm |
25 |
Final |
35 |
Weekly Quizzes & Assignments |
40 |
Your final grade may be based on the following scale. Please note that you should pass both exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.
Grading Scale |
A |
90-100% |
B |
80-89% |
C |
70-79% |
D |
60-69% |
F |
0-59% |
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Exams |
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There are 2 exams in this course.
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ELI Policies and Procedures |
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Beginning the Course |
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Last Updated:
July 26, 2011
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