In this course, students acquire an understanding of the basics of general pharmacology and pharmacology terms. Students examine preventative medicine and the role of a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in animal disease prevention and treatment. Topics include legal regulations, drugs and the body and drug dosages. Prerequisites: VTEC 1143 with a minimum grade of C and VTEC 1231 OR Admission into Semester 2 of the VTEC onsite program Exclusion: VTEC 1210 and ANHD 2140 Note: The student must pass VTEC 1211 with a grade of "C" (60%). Failure to do so will result in the student being required to withdraw from the COHORT program.
In this course, students acquire an understanding of the basics of general pharmacology and pharmacology terms. Students examine preventative medicine and the role of a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in animal disease prevention and treatment. Topics include legal regulations, drugs and the body and drug dosages. Prerequisites: VTEC 1143 with a minimum grade of C and VTEC 1231 OR Admission into Semester 2 of the VTEC onsite program Exclusion: VTEC 1210 and ANHD 2140 Note: The student must pass VTEC 1211 with a grade of "C" (60%). Failure to do so will result in the student being required to withdraw from the COHORT program.