EQUS 234 Equine Health and Care
This is an Introductory course designed to familiarize students with basic equine anatomy, proper restraint, assessment and care. Upon completion students will be able to describe common equine medical conditions and demonstrate routine husbandry practices that promote equine health, including the assessment and delivery of first aid measures.
EQUS 234Equine Health and Care
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
2 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
III. Catalog Course Description
This is an Introductory course designed to familiarize students with basic equine anatomy, proper restraint, assessment and care. Upon completion students will be able to describe common equine medical conditions and demonstrate routine husbandry practices that promote equine health, including the assessment and delivery of first aid measures.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Identify basic anatomical structures of the horse
- Provide appropriate restraint of a horse to provide assessment and care
- Demonstrate common and practical assessment techniques used on the horse
- Demonstrate basic equine first aid skills
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies