May 03, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2020-2021 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Codes

Prerequisites

This section of the catalog identifies what the specific prerequisites, if any, are for each course. Course prerequisites are requirements that students must meet before they can enroll in a particular course. A student must earn a grade of C (2.0) or higher in prerequisite courses, unless otherwise noted, or unless the student receives the department chair’s written approval for the class or program.

Students must complete the prerequisites for a course before they can enroll in that class. As students register for classes, the system will check their student records for prerequisite requirements. If these requirements are found in the record, the student will be registered in the class, but if they are not found, the system will not allow registration for that course.

For information about departmental policies regarding prerequisites, contact the appropriate dean’s office.

Course Numbering

The numbers from 0-99 designate developmental courses and certain professional/technical classes. These classes are not college level. Classes numbered from 100-299 are college-level and generally transferable to baccalaureate degree programs.

Courses numbered 099, 199, or 299 designate independent study and field experience classes. Courses numbered 098, 198, or 298 designate experimental or exploratory classes. Cooperative field experience (co-op) courses are assigned the 190 and 290 numbered series. Community service courses are numbered with 076 and are not awarded credit.

Courses listed in this catalog constitute the most recent record of the total academic program of the college. Listing does not mean that all courses are offered every quarter or every year. Consult the class schedule for specific course offerings.

Common Course Numbering

Washington’s community and technical colleges want to make it easier for students to transfer credits among the state’s 34 community and technical colleges. YVC has moved to a common course numbering system, which will mean that the same course will be titled and numbered in a similar way at every community and technical college in the state.

There are several changes in course names and numbers for YVC. The changes should help you know that a course you have taken at one Washington College is the same at another, and the course will transfer easily.

Common courses are identified by an “&” following the department abbreviation. Transfer courses not identified as common will still transfer under the Direct Transfer Agreement as in the past. Please direct questions to the Registrar in the Enrollment Services Office at the phone number listed in the directory.

Definitions and Codes

Co-requisite: These are one or more courses that must be taken together in the same quarter. For example, a lecture and lab in Chemistry.

Cross-disciplined courses: Courses in two different disciplines with the same course description and credits. Credit cannot be given for both courses.

Distributions for DTA: Quarter Offered Codes Core Competency Codes
Communications F Fall Quarter ♦ Computation
Humanities S Spring Quarter • Communication
Humanities - Performance SR Summer Quarter ■ Human Relation
Natural Sciences W Winter Quarter  
Natural Sciences - Lab O Occasionally  
Quantitative    
Social Science    
 

Substance Use Disorder

  
  • SUD 261: Physiological Actions of Alcohol and Drugs

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course explores Addiction Disorders including but not limited to: substance use and behavioral addictions, the history and classification of psychoactive substances, the physical and psychological effects of psychoactive substances, the progression of addiction disorder, physiology of the brain as it relates to addictions, the complexity of co-occurring disorders and in-depth discussions of behavioral health treatment models.
  
  • SUD 262: SUD Law & Ethics

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course surveys the historical evolution of laws and ethics as it relates to substance use disorder counseling and treatment standards. Students will study current laws and regulations applicable to the field of substance use as well as ethical theories and codes of ethics.
  
  • SUD 263: Case Management & Record Keeping

    5 Cr
    Quarters: W
    Students will practice the necessary skills for and become familiar with the professional tools for documentation and record-keeping activities in a substance use disorder treatment facility. The principles of treatment planning of the American Society of Addiction Patient Placement Criteria will be examined.
  
  • SUD 270: Substance Use Disorder Counseling Techniques

    5 Cr
    Quarters: S
    A course to provide persons with an opportunity to learn basic substance use disorder interviewing and counseling skills.
    Prerequisite: SUD 160  with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
  
  • SUD 271: Group Process in Substance Use Disorder Training

    5 Cr
    Quarters: SR
    Techniques used for basic alcoholism and drug addiction counseling will be presented and demonstrated. These skills will involve the elements of a counseling relationship, the problem-solving process, crisis intervention, and approaches unique to addiction counseling.
    Prerequisite: Completion of SUD 270  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • SUD 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Experimental/exploratory studies in substance use disorder.

TV/Video Production

  
  • TVID 101: Digital Media I

    7 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course introduces the student to working on projects such as short films, music videos, live in-studio music performances, digital video and audio editing, multi-track audio recording, animation, visual graphics, and much more. Students work in a real-world environment with up-to-date equipment and facilities and have the opportunity to produce content for the 90.3 FM HD-2 radio station.
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code. 
    Note: This is a 12-week class each quarter rather than the traditional 10 weeks. Fall quarter start.
  
  • TVID 102: Digital Media II

    7 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course builds on the skills and concepts learned in TVID 101 . Students work on projects such as short films, music videos, live in-studio music performances, digital video and audio editing, multi-track audio recording, animation, visual graphics, and much more. Students work in a real-world environment with up-to-date equipment and facilities and have the opportunity to produce content for the 90.3 FM HD-2 radio station.
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of TVID 101  with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
    Note: This is a 12-week class each quarter rather than the traditional 10 weeks.
  
  • TVID 103: Digital Media III

    7 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course builds on the skills and concepts learned in TVID 101  and TVID 102 . Student work on projects such as short films, music videos, live in-studio music performances, digital video and audio editing, multi-track audio recording, animation, visual graphics, and much more. Students work in a real-world environment with up-to-date equipment and facilities and have the opportunity to produce content for the 90.3 FM HD-2 radio station.
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of TVID 102  with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
    Note: This is a 12-week class each quarter rather than the traditional 10 weeks.
  
  • TVID 201: Advanced Video Production I

    7 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course builds on the core skills from TVID 101 , TVID 102 , and TVID 103 .  The student will further advance their skills in audio production, video production, and live video and audio broadcasting.
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of TVID 103  with a grade of C or better and permission of instructor.
    Note: This is a 12-week class each quarter rather than the traditional 10 weeks.
  
  • TVID 202: Advanced Video Production II

    7 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course builds on the skills learned in TVID 201 .  The student will further advance their skills in audio production, video production, and live video and audio broadcasting.
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of TVID 201  with a grade of C or better and permission of instructor.
    Note: This is a 12-week class each quarter rather than the traditional 10 weeks.
  
  • TVID 292: Co-op Field Experience

    7 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course builds on the core skills from TVID 201  and TVID 202 .  The student will work towards completing a portfolio demonstrating their skills in audio and video production.
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of TVID 202  with a grade of C or better and permission of instructor.
    Note: This is a 12-week class each quarter rather than the traditional 10 weeks.

Veterinary Technology

  
  • VET 076: Community Service

    0 Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    This class is offered as a self-support, community service, noncredit course.
  
  • VET 101: Introduction to Veterinary Technology

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course will review the responsibilities and activities of Veterinary Technicians in the areas of animal health, medical ethics, legal boundaries of veterinary team members, communication with clients, and effective membership in the veterinary medical team.
  
  • VET 103: Animal Care Lab I

    1 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This is the first Veterinary Technology lab course in animal care, including restraint, feeding and physical examination of animals, and cleanliness of the kennel facility.  Protocols follow guidelines and requirements specified by veterinarians and regulatory agencies. 
    Prerequisite: Completion of VET 114 , VET 115 , and VET 118  all with a grade of C- or better and concurrent enrollment in VET 120  and VET 121  or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 104: Animal Care Lab II

    1 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This is the second Veterinary Technology lab course in animal care and is a continuation of VET 103 .  Activities include restraint, feeding and physical examination of animals and cleanliness of the kennel facility.  Protocols follow guidelines and requirements specified by veterinarians and regulatory agencies.  Class is concurrent with VET 160  and VET 161 , Clinical Practices II Lecture and Lab. 
    Prerequisite: VET 103 , VET 120 , VET 121 , VET 170  all with a grade of C- or better or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 105: Animal Care Lab III

    1 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This is the third Veterinary Technology lab course in animal care and is a continuation of VET 104 .  Activities include restraint, feeding and physical examination of animals, and cleanliness of the kennel facility.  Protocols follow guidelines and requirements specified by veterinarians and regulatory agencies. 
    Prerequisite: Completion of VET 104 , VET 160  and VET 161  all with a grade of C- or better or permission instructor.  
  
  • VET 110: Veterinary Medical Dosages

    3 Cr
    Quarters: W
    Application of practical math needed to learn dosage and calculation of medicines used in veterinary medicine. Students will be exposed to prescription abbreviations, routes of drug administration, the metric system, drug labels, types of drug preparations, and the equipment used to measure doses.
    Prerequisite: Compass score or course equivalency demonstrating readiness for MATH 091 or MATH 095  or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 114: Animal Anatomy & Physiology Lecture

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course is a systems approach to animal anatomy and physiology, with emphasis on practical function and application. Comparative anatomy and physiology of common species will be presented. This course must be taken concurrently with VET 115 .
    Prerequisite: Entrance into the Veterinary Technology program or permission of instructor and program coordinator.
  
  • VET 115: Animal Anatomy & Physiology Lab

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This laboratory course is a systems approach to animal anatomy and physiology with emphasis on practical function and application. Comparative anatomy and physiology of several domestic species will be presented. This course must be taken concurrently with VET 114 .
    Prerequisite: Entrance into the Veterinary Technology program or permission of instructor and program coordinator.
  
  • VET 118: Veterinary Medical Terminology

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course will provide a systems approach to understanding the basic foundation of the language of veterinary medicine. Students will learn to recognize, understand, and use common components of terms, allowing dissection of words for comprehension and structuring of words for use. This course is best taken in conjunction with VET 114  and VET 115  to allow practical application of the terminology learned.
    Prerequisite: Entrance into the Veterinary Technology program or permission of instructor and program coordinator.
  
  • VET 120: Clinical Practices I Lecture

    2 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course is the initial theoretical course for veterinary technician nursing skills. The course includes basic animal behavior and restraint, physical examination techniques, basic and therapeutic grooming, bandaging and wound care, and guidelines for medical records.  This course is concurrent with VET 121 .
    Prerequisite: Completion of VET 114 , VET 115 , VET 118  or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 121: Clinical Practices I Lab

    2 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course provides opportunities to apply the principles of basic animal behavior and restraint, physical examination, basic and therapeutic grooming, bandage placement, and splint application.  This course is concurrent with VET 120 .  
    Prerequisite: Completion of VET 114 , VET 115 , VET 118  or permission of instructor.  
  
  • VET 124: Livestock and Equine Medicine Lecture

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This is the theoretical course for livestock and equine nursing skills, including humane and safe restraint techniques.  Evaluation of the animal’s physical status and therapeutic techniques will be discussed, including administering medication orally and parenterally, venipuncture, bandaging and prepping for various procedures.  This class is concurrent with VET 125 .
    Prerequisite: Completion of VET 114 , VET 115 , VET 120 , and VET 121  all with a grade of C- or better and concurrent enrollment in or completion of VET 160  and VET 161  both with a grade of C- or better, or permission of instructor. 
  
  • VET 125: Livestock and Equine Medicine Lab

    1 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This is the laboratory course for livestock and equine nursing skills, including humane and safe restraint techniques.  Evaluation of the animal’s physical status and therapeutic techniques will be performed, including administering medication orally and parenterally, venipuncture, bandaging, and prepping for various procedures.  This class is concurrent with VET 124 .
    Prerequisite: Completion of VET 114 , VET 115 , VET 120 , and VET 121  all with a grade of C- or better and concurrent enrollment in VET 160  and VET 161  or completion of both with a grade of C- or better, or permission of instructor.

     

     

  
  • VET 130: Parasitology & Clinical Pathology Lecture

    3 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This is the first clinical laboratory theoretical course.  The main focus of the course is animal parasites, but introductory urinalysis topics are also included.  Concurrent enrollment in Vet 131 is required.   
    Prerequisite: VET 114 , VET 115 , VET 118  and VET 152  all with a grade of C- or better or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 131: Parasitology & Clinical Pathology Lab

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course is the first clinical laboratory course and is focused on detection of parasites.  Steps in urinalysis are also introduced.  Concurrent enrollment in VET 130  is required.
    Prerequisite: VET 114 , VET 115 , VET 120 , VET 118  and VET 152  all with a grade of C- or better or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 142: Veterinary Module for Medical Terminology

    1 Cr
    Quarters: W, S, SR
    This course will provide independent study over veterinary-specific medical terminology. When coupled with successful completion of AH 119  (a human-oriented course), this course will substitute for VET 118  for the Veterinary Technology program.
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology program or permission of instructor and program coordinator.
  
  • VET 152: Safety & OSHA

    2 Cr
    Quarters: W
    The components of an effective safety management program will be explored in accordance with state and federal employee safety regulations relating to veterinary medicine.
    Prerequisite: VET 101  or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 154: Professional Development

    2 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course will explore practical application of professional development, personnel and financial management, and client interactions skills.  Clinical communication, including history taking, establishing rapport and utilization of public relations skills will be included.  
    Prerequisite: VET 101  or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 160: Clinical Practices II Lecture

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This is the second theoretical course in veterinary technician nursing skills including injections, intravenous catheter (IVC) placement, blood collection, advanced enteral techniques, urinary catheter placement and cystocentesis.  Fluid therapy, care of recumbent and geriatric patients, physical rehabilitation and neonatal care are also discussed.  Concurrent enrollment in VET 104  and VET 161  is required.
       
                    

                                         
    Prerequisite: Completion of VET 110 , VET 114 , VET 115 , VET 120 , and VET 121  all with a grade of C- or better and concurrent enrollment in VET 104  and  VET 161  or permission of instructor.   

  
  • VET 161: Clinical Practices II Lab

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course provides application of veterinary technician small animal nursing skills such as injections, intravenous catheter (IVC) placement, blood collection and advanced enteral techniques.  Concurrent enrollment in VET 104   and VET 160  is required.                                         
    Prerequisite: VET 110 VET 114 , VET 115 , VET 120  and VET 121  all with a grade of C- or better and concurrent enrollment in VET 104  and VET 160  or permission of instructor.

     

  
  • VET 164: Surgical Nursing Lecture

    1 Cr
    Quarters: W
    Development of veterinary surgical assistant skills will be covered including surgical preparations and assisting, aseptic technique, care and use of surgical instrumentation and equipment, plus maintenance of the surgical suite.
    Prerequisite: VET 114 , VET 115 , and VET 118  with a grade of C or better or and concurrent enrollment in VET 165  permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 165: Surgical Nursing Lab

    1 Cr
    Quarters: W
    Practical development of veterinary surgical assistant skills will be covered including surgical preparations and the role as the non-sterile assistant, aseptic technique, care and use of surgical instrumentation and equipment, plus maintenance of the surgical suite.
    Prerequisite: VET 114 , VET 115 , and VET 118  with a grade of C or better and concurrent enrollment in VET 164  or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 170: Small Animal Nutrition

    2 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course is an introductory course for students accepted in the Veterinary Technology program providing identification and function of nutrients, understanding pet food labels, and applications for wellness and lifestage for dogs and cats. The course is conducted via an asynchronous, web-based format.
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Veterinary Technology program, VET 114  and VET 115  both with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 172: Small Animal Therapeutic Nutrition

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course is a continuation of the introductory course VET 170 , for students accepted into the Veterinary Technology program. The course will provide applications of nutrition in disease management in dogs and cats. The course is conducted via an asynchronous, web-based format.
    Prerequisite: VET 170  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • VET 190: Co-op Field Experience I

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • VET 193: Co-op Field Experience IV

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • VET 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Experimental/exploratory study in veterinary technology.
  
  • VET 199: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
  
  • VET 201: Public Health

    3 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course will cover potential risks of zoonotic disease exposure and transmission from animals, and principles and procedures to minimize the risks. Also included will be the technician’s role in the One Health Initiative, recognition and prevention of endemic, emerging, and shared zoonotic diseases and occupational health hazards, with an emphasis on client education. This class is typically concurrent with  VET 230 /VET 231 .
    Prerequisite: Completion of VET 101  , VET 130 , and VET 131  all with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 204: Veterinary Hematology Lecture

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This clinical laboratory theory course focuses on veterinary hematology. Topics include functions of blood, types of blood cells, the coagulation system, and species differences in hematology. Blood transfusion and blood parasites are also included.  Class must be taken concurrently with VET 205 , VET 224 , and VET 225 .
    Prerequisite: Completion of VET 130 , VET 131 , VET 160 , and VET 161  all with a grade of C- or better or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 205: Veterinary Hematology Laboratory

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This clinical laboratory course focuses on veterinary hematology. It provides students opportunities to operate an automated hematology analyzer, practice common manual hematologic assays, evaluate blood cell morphology and identify blood parasites. Coagulation and pre-transfusion tests are performed. Students also practice collecting blood and placing intravenous catheters (IVC) in dogs and cats. Class must be taken concurrently with VET 204 , VET 224 , and VET 225 .
    Prerequisite: Completion of VET 130 , VET 131 , VET 160 , and VET 161  all with a grade of C- or better or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 208: Veterinary Office Procedures

    3 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This course covers procedures for computerized scheduling, inventory, telephone etiquette, interoffice and customer relations, financial records, and electronic communications in the veterinary office setting. Application of organizational skills, work habits, and human relations in the operation of the veterinary front office, and use of veterinary practice management software will be covered. 
     
    Prerequisite: IT 100  with a grade of C or better or equivalent, or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

     

  
  • VET 210: Clinical Practices-III Lecture

    1 CR
    Quarters: F
    This course will provide practical development of veterinary technician skills as a surgical assistant. Students will learn surgical preparation and assisting, aseptic technique, care and use of surgical equipment and instruments, plus maintenance of the surgical suite. 
     
    Prerequisite: VET 160   and VET 161   both with a grade of C or better AND concurrent enrollment in VET 211 OR permission of instructor.                    

     

  
  • VET 213: Sterile Techniques Lab

    1 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This laboratory course provides opportunities to develop skills as a sterile surgical assistant in the veterinary surgical setting. This course builds upon skills acquired in VET 164  and VET 165 . Topics include surgical assisting, patient preparations, aseptic technique, plus care and use of patient monitors.
    Prerequisite: VET 164  and VET 165  both with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 222: Radiology Lecture

    3 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course provides theoretical application of veterinary radiographic imaging to include image production, radiation protection, film processing, radiographic analysis, quality assurance, patient positioning, contrast media studies, and alternative methods of imaging.
    Prerequisite: VET 120  and VET 121  both with a grade of C or better and concurrent enrollment in VET 223  or permission of instructor and program coordinator.
  
  • VET 223: Radiology Lab

    1 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course provides laboratory experience to safely generate radiographic images of animals, process film and digital images, participate in contrast media studies, evaluate image quality, and perform quality control tests.
    Prerequisite: VET 120  and VET 121  both with a grade of C or better and concurrent enrollment in VET 222  or permission of instructor and program coordinator.
  
  • VET 224: Laboratory Principles Lecture

    1 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This clinical laboratory theory course covers multiple topics including laboratory safety and equipment, blood chemistries, urinalysis, cytology, serological testing methods, and necropsy sampling. Class is concurrent with VET 204 VET 205 , and VET 225 
    Prerequisite: Completion of VET 130 , VET 131 , VET 160 , and VET 161  all with a grade of C- or better or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 225: Laboratory Principles Lab

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    This clinical laboratory course provides students hands-on opportunities to practice quality control testing on chemistry and hematology analyzers, run patient chemistry samples, perform urinalysis, evaluate various types of cytology samples, and obtain necropsy samples. There is an emphasis on application to patient cases and proper reporting of results. Class is concurrent with VET 204  VET 205  and VET 225.
    Prerequisite: Completion of VET 130 , VET 131 , VET 160 , and VET 161  all with a grade of C- or better, or permission of the instructor.
  
  • VET 230: Animal Diseases & Microbiology Lecture

    4 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course is an overview of animal diseases and microbiology including concepts of pathology. Common diseases of multiple animal species will be discussed including dental diseases. Technician assessments and interventions using the Veterinary Technician Practice Model will be incorporated.
    Prerequisite: VET 130 , VET 131 , VET 164 , VET 165 , VET 204 , VET 205 , VET 213 , VET 224 , VET 225 , VET 236 , and VET 237  all with a grade of C or better, concurrent enrollment in VET 231  and VET 239 , and concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of VET 234  with a grade of C or better.
  
  • VET 231: Animal Diseases & Microbiology Lab

    3 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This laboratory course provides instruction and hands-on experience with microbiological procedures, dental prophylaxis, and care of exotic and lab animals.  It also provides students the opportunity to develop supervisory skills.  
    Prerequisite: Completion of VET 105 , VET 130 , VET 131 , VET 164 , VET 165 , VET 204 , VET 205 , VET 213 , VET 224 , VET 225 , VET 236 , and VET 237  all with a grade of C- or better and concurrent enrollment in VET 230  and VET 239   or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 234: Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians

    3 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course introduces the veterinary technician student to drug development, pharmacy procedures and law, and provides an overview of veterinary drugs, including common uses, adverse drug reactions, and pharmacokinetics. Vaccine storage and handling are also discussed. Students practice dosage calculations and client education role-plays.
    Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM& 121 , CHEM 110, VET 110 , VET 114 , VET 115 , VET 130 , and VET 131  all with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 236: Anesthesia Lecture

    2 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Students will receive training in the use and monitoring of general and local anesthesia. Pain management techniques, anesthetic agents, and variations between animal species will be included.
    Prerequisite: VET 160 , VET 161 , VET 164 , and VET 165  with a grade of C or better and concurrent enrollment in VET 237  or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 237: Anesthesia Lab

    1 Cr
    Quarters: F
    Students will receive training in the use and monitoring of general anesthesia. Utilization and maintenance of inhalant anesthesia equipment and various patient monitoring devices will be covered.
    Prerequisite: VET 160 , VET 161 , VET 164 , and VET 165  all with a grade of C or better and concurrent enrollment in VET 236  or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 238: Critical Care Lecture

    1 Cr
    Quarters: W
    This course will cover the essentials of veterinary emergency and critical care including monitoring and treatment of the critical veterinary patient, emergency procedures, triage, and CPR.
    Prerequisite: VET 204 , VET 205 , VET 213 , VET 224 , VET 225 , VET 236 , and VET 237  all with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 239: Surgery Lab

    2 Cr
    Quarters: W
    Students will learn and perform anesthesia and monitoring of such during surgery and other medical procedures. Anesthesia and monitoring equipment use and maintenance will be included.
    Prerequisite: VET 204 , VET 205 , VET 213 , VET 224 , VET 225 , VET 236 , and VET 237  all with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.
  
  • VET 240: Veterinary Clinical Experience

    10 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course will provide veterinary clinical experience under the supervision of a Veterinarian and/or credentials Veterinary Technician to expand the breadth of exposure to medicine, surgery, and office procedures. The emphasis will be on practical application and enhancement of proficiency of veterinary technician skills and knowledge acquired during previous courses within the program.
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of all courses required by the Veterinary Technology program except VET 244  and an accumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) or better or permission of the instructor and the program coordinator.
  
  • VET 244: Special Topics Seminar

    2 Cr
    Quarters: S
    This course is a review of current literature and topics important to the practice of veterinary medicine including clinical communications skills. Students will provide formal presentations followed by interactive discussions. Clinical communication skills will be developed utilizing small groups with simulated clients and veterinarian and technician coaches.
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of all courses required by the Veterinary Technology program and an accumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) or better or permission of the instructor and the program coordinator.
  
  • VET 290: Adv. Co-op Field Experience I

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Cooperative education integrates the students’ classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate college study with employment periods in appropriate fields related to veterinary medicine or supporting industry. The students’ education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
  
  • VET 291: Adv. Co-op Field Experience II

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Cooperative education integrates the students’ classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate college study with employment periods in appropriate fields related to veterinary medicine or supporting industry. The students’ education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
  
  • VET 292: Adv. Co-op Field Experience III

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Cooperative education integrates the students’ classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate college study with employment periods in appropriate fields related to veterinary medicine or supporting industry. The students’ education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
  
  • VET 293: Adv. Co-op Field Experience IV

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: F, W, S, SR
    Cooperative education integrates the students’ classroom study with work experience in cooperating employer organizations. Students usually alternate college study with employment periods in appropriate fields related to veterinary medicine or supporting industry. The students’ education, therefore, is shared between the employer, supervisors, and YVC faculty.
  
  • VET 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Experimental/exploratory study in veterinary technology.
  
  • VET 299: Independent Study/Field Experience

    Variable Cr
    Quarters: O
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.  See instructor for course entry code.
 

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