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. Recommended prerequisites: VTEC 1243 with a minimum grade of C and VTEC 1211 with a minimum grade of C Note: Students will not receive credit for both ANHD 2120 or VTEC 2260 or VTEC 2713
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. Recommended prerequisites: VTEC 1243 with a minimum grade of C and VTEC 1211 with a minimum grade of C Note: Students will not receive credit for both ANHD 2120 or VTEC 2260 or VTEC 2713
