Notes
Lab Fee: $45. Enrollment limited to Veterinary Nursing Program students. This program is held in the Veterinary Nursing suite located in the TMCC Meadowood North Bldg., 5250 Neil Road, Ste. 170. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Minimum Units (Decimal)
4.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
4.00
Description
This course consists of three sections: anesthesia, surgical nursing and dental procedures. The anesthesia section includes an overview of pharmacology, the use and application of anesthetic agents, the physiological effects of anesthetic agents, monitoring procedures, pain management, and basic anesthetic protocol. The surgical nursing section includes the understanding of sterile techniques including the methods by which sterilization is achieved, appropriate behavior in a surgical setting, care of equipment and instruments, and the roles of the operating room staff. The dental section includes a basic understanding of dental anatomy, instrument identification and function, dental exams and cleaning, personnel safety and client education.
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Crytime Formatted
10:30–11:45 a.m. • M W • 08/21/23–12/09/23
Lab • 9:00–11:30 a.m. • T • 08/21/23–12/09/23
Lab • 12:00–2:30 p.m. • T • 08/21/23–12/09/23
Department Phone
825-8660
Notes (For Filter)
Lab Fee: $45. Enrollment limited to Veterinary Nursing Program students. This program is held in the Veterinary Nursing suite located in the TMCC Meadowood North Bldg., 5250 Neil Road, Ste. 170. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: VETN 110 and VETN 112. Corequisite: VETN 225. Must be admitted to the Veterinary Nursing Program.
