VETT 202 Veterinary Surgical Assisting*

Instructs students on principles of sterile technique, basic operating room procedures, patient preparation, surgical assisting, and post-surgical care. Emphasis on instrument identification, pack preparation and sterilization.

Credits

4 Credits

Prerequisite

VETT 110L

VETT 202Veterinary Surgical Assisting*

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

4 Credits

Prerequisite Narrative

VETT 110L

III. Catalog Course Description

Instructs students on principles of sterile technique, basic operating room procedures, patient preparation, surgical assisting, and post-surgical care. Emphasis on instrument identification, pack preparation and sterilization.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Instrument identification, care, cleaning and sterilization techniques
• Demonstrate understanding of the Pre-surgical Preparation (Instrument and personnel)
• Aseptic techniques and sterilization
• Surgical preparation including patient positioning, site prep and special considerations
• Dental abnormalities, care, techniques and common procedures
• Surgical aftercare
• Suture type, placement and removal

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies