Intro to Latin American History and Culture II
An overview of Hispanic history including language, literature, geography, religion, music and politics from 1826 to the present.
An overview of Hispanic history including language, literature, geography, religion, music and politics from 1826 to the present.
Interdisciplinary analysis of women in culture and society from historical and cross-cultural perspectives.
Interdisciplinary analysis of women in culture and society from historical and cross-cultural perspectives.
An externship allowing students to participate in every aspect of a companion animal, food animal and equine practices. Students will participate in all aspects of a working clinic, under direct supervision. Externships will allow valuable exposure to the reception area, treatment and surgical areas, radiology, laboratory, kennel and stables. Prerequisite: Completion of all required courses in the veterinary nursing program.
A course in procedures, nursing and diseases with respect to the critically ill patient.
This course is designed to provide the veterinary nursing student with a further understanding of diseases in veterinary medicine.
This course includes the principles involved with breed recognition, restraint, husbandry, nutrition, breeding, health conditions, disease recognition, and zoonotic potential of laboratory animals, reptiles and birds. The course also includes the technician's (nurse's) role in a research facility, zoological facility and a general veterinary practice.
This course teaches the principles of diagnostic imaging. Topics include: radiographic theory, equipment, positioning, safety regulations, safety equipment, film processing, radiographic technique evaluation, and an introduction to alternative imaging techniques.
The course includes information in hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology, cytology, and toxicology. The student will learn collection, handling, and transporting of biological samples. Students will learn laboratory procedures to assist in the diagnostic process for animal diseases and illnesses.
This course enables students to supplement coursework with practical work experience. Students will observe the daily functions of a variety of area veterinary hospitals and practice the skills of a veterinary assistant under direct supervision. Students have a set rotation schedule for attendance at a specific facility on a weekly basis. The schedule may include weekend rotations.