Students develop a practical understanding of the principles and techniques of sterility, surgical instruments, operating room conduct and the role of the veterinary technologist in a surgical setting. Topics include cleaning and maintenance, surgical pack preparation, suturing, fluid rates and requirements, and per and post-operative considerations. Students implement surgical principles and techniques within the operating room. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C for the following: VTEC 1200, VTEC 1210, VTEC 1220, VTEC 1230, VTEC 1240 and VTEC 1250. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ANHT 2570 or VTEC 2160.
Students develop a practical understanding of the principles and techniques of sterility, surgical instruments, operating room conduct and the role of the veterinary technologist in a surgical setting. Topics include cleaning and maintenance, surgical pack preparation, suturing, fluid rates and requirements, and per and post-operative considerations. Students implement surgical principles and techniques within the operating room. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C for the following: VTEC 1200, VTEC 1210, VTEC 1220, VTEC 1230, VTEC 1240 and VTEC 1250. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ANHT 2570 or VTEC 2160.
