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VTHT 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC

Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: (Recommended) Students must have completed VTHT 2331 and all courses listed in Semester I and Semester II of the Veterinary Technology AAS degree plan with a minimum grade of "C". VTHT 1349, VTHT 2223.
Course Description: In-depth application of surgical, obstetrical, and anesthesia techniques including identification and use of instruments and equipment. The student will identify instruments used in veterinary surgery; demonstrate operating room etiquette and the use of sterile technique; perform pre-anesthesia evaluation, administer and monitor anesthesia, and provide post-anesthesia care; recognize and respond appropriately to anesthetic emergencies; and assist with routine surgical and obstetrical procedures. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

* Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 11, 2016. (Original) | (Current)




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Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.


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