There is a selective admission process required to enroll in these courses. For an application, access www.foothill.edu/bio/programs/vettech. Selective admission process does not apply to veterinary assistant courses (VT 52A, 52B, 88A, 88B).
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| Course ID | Course Title | | Units |
| Call # | Course | Activity | Time | Days | Instructor | Location |
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| V T 50 | CURRENT TOPICS IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY | .5 Unit |
| A series of three-hour lectures, lecture-demonstrations, multimedia presentations, live demonstrations or hands-on workshops presented once monthly (three times per quarter) by the instructor, professionals in veterinary medicine or the animal health-related fields. A variety of content is presented in order to provide current topical and practical information in the animal care field. Guest presenters will include veterinarians, specialists, veterinary technicians, animal handlers, administrative professionals and educators. All veterinary technology students are required to enroll each quarter, but the seminar may be taken by any student for personal interest. Unregistered veterinary assistants, and other members of the veterinary paraprofessional staff may also enroll. |
| 2032 | V T -050.-01 | L-L | 6:00PM- 9:40 | T | GREGORY | 1501 |
V T -050.-01: First class meeting is 10/06. Class meets once each month - 10/6, 11/10 & 12/2. Open to Non-VT Program students with permission of instructor.
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| 2033 | V T -050.-02 | L-L | TBA | TBA | GREGORY | 1501 |
| V T -050.-02: Do not enroll without permission from Instructor. Not open to Non-VT Program students. Must contact instructor before first meeting to make education plan. |
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| V T 51 | INTRODUCTION TO VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY | 1.5 Units |
| A prerequisite for admission to the Veterinary Technology Program. Orientation to the program, and a survey of the role of the veterinary technician in the workplace. Survey of employment opportunities and areas of specialization. Ethics and professionalism. Laws and regulations governing veterinary technicians. Introduction to basic animal care skills and clinical procedures. |
| 2034 | V T -051.-01 | LEC | 5:00PM- 5:50 | M | PETER | 8507 |
| | | LEC | 5:00PM- 5:50 | M | DEPAOLO | 8507 |
| V T -051.-01: Must enroll in VT 51.51 concurrently. |
| 2035 | V T -051.-51 | L-L | 6:00PM- 7:50 | M | DEPAOLO | 8507 |
| V T -051.-51: Must enroll in VT 51.01 concurrently. |
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| V T 53A | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | 1 Unit |
| A guided self-study of medical terminology as a fundamental communication skill. Basic word parts and rules of word construction. A review of common medical terms pertaining to the different body systems, with emphasis on those terms peculiar to veterinary medicine. |
| 2036 | V T -053A-01 | L-L | 11:00AM-11:50 | MW | MACDOUGALL | 8507 |
| V T -053A-01: Open to Non-VT Program students with permission of instructor. |
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| V T 53F | INTRODUCTION TO SWINE HEALTH MANAGEMENT | 2 Units |
| A series of lectures, live demonstrations, and hands-on experiences All instruction will take place on the farm at Hidden Villa. Introduction to the principles of husbandry and health management of swine. Breed identification; housing and restraint; nutrition and feeding; common infectious disease and vaccinations; common internal and external parasite management; common veterinary medicines and food animal restrictions; breeding, gestation, and parturition. |
| 2849 | √ V T -053F-01 | LEC | TBA | M | PETER | HV |
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| V T 54A | COMPARATIVE VETERINARY ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY FOR THE VETERINARY TECHNICIAN | 5 Units |
| Comparative veterinary anatomy and physiology for veterinary technicians. This course covers the clinically relevant veterinary anatomy and physiology including a discussion of the similarities and differences among the major domestic species. Emphasis is placed on the normal structure and function of the major organ systems as the foundation for understanding pathology and the pathophysiology of disease. |
| 2243 | V T -054A-01 | LEC | 12:00PM- 1:50 | MW | MACDOUGALL | 8507 |
| 2264 | V T -054A-51 | LAB | 2:00PM- 4:50 | M | MACDOUGALL | 8507 |
| 2265 | V T -054A-52 | LAB | 2:00PM- 4:50 | W | MACDOUGALL | 8507 |
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| V T 55 | ANIMAL MANAGEMENT & CLINICAL SKILLS I | 4 Units |
| Intended for the pre-clinical training of veterinary technology students and unregistered veterinary assistants. Orientation to the Veterinary Technology Program. Occupational health and safety. Animal handling and restraint. Administration of medication. Assessing dehydration and basic fluid administration. Introduction to anesthetic equipment, procedures and recovery. Principles of aseptic technique, sanitation, disinfection and sterilization. Principles of surgical nursing and instrumentation. Euthanasia, grief and pet loss support. Principles of animal behavior, socialization, basic obedience and common behavior problems. Wound healing and suture material. |
| 2037 | V T -055.-01 | LEC | 12:00PM- 1:20 | TTh | PETER | 3307 |
| | | LAB | TBA | TBA | PETER | TBA |
| V T -055.-01: Requires admission to Vet Tech Program. Enroll in one lab section also. Course fee, $10. |
| 2038 | V T -055.-51 | LAB | 8:00AM-10:50 | T | DEPAOLO | 8507 |
| | | LAB | 8:00AM-10:50 | T | TERRY | 8507 |
| | | LAB | TBA | TBA | DEPAOLO | TBA |
| 2039 | V T -055.-52 | LAB | 8:00AM-10:50 | Th | DEPAOLO | 8507 |
| | | LAB | 8:00AM-10:50 | Th | TERRY | 8507 |
| | | LAB | TBA | TBA | DEPAOLO | TBA |
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| V T 70 | FUNDAMENTALS OF VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING | 4 Units |
| Introduction to the principles of veterinary radiography for veterinary technician students, including radiographic terminology, physics of X-ray production and interaction with matter, occupational safety and radiation protection, radiographic exposure factors and patient positioning required for production of diagnostic films, processing of radiographic film. Discussion of equipment materials and special radiographic studies common in veterinary practice. Introduction to state-of-the-art radiographic imaging, ultrasound and nuclear medicine. |
| 2041 | V T -070.-01 | LEC | 8:00AM- 9:20 | TTh | PETER | 6708 |
| | | LEC | TBA | TBA | PETER | TBA |
| V T -070.-01: Enroll in one lab section also. Course fee, $10. |
| 2043 | V T -070.-51 | LAB | 8:00AM-10:50 | M | PETER | 8507 |
| | | LAB | 8:00AM-10:50 | M | GREGORY | 8507 |
| 2044 | V T -070.-52 | LAB | 8:00AM-10:50 | W | PETER | 8507 |
| | | LAB | 8:00AM-10:50 | W | GREGORY | 8507 |
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| V T 75A | ANIMAL CARE SKILLS | 1 Unit |
| Practical application of animal care skills and principles of animal care and management using techniques and knowledge learned in the veterinary technology program. Opportunity to participate in the health care team involved in the care, management and husbandry of program livestock, companion animals and laboratory animals. Emphasis will be on the basic principles and application of clinical facility management, care of resident teaching animals, and routine maintenance duties. |
| 2045 | V T -075A-01 | LAB | TBA | TBA | DEPAOLO | 8507 |
| | | LAB | TBA | TBA | PETER | 8507 |
| V T -075A-01: Mandatory Orientation Friday, 9/25, 3:30-6:30pm in VT LAB. |
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| V T 81 | CLINICAL PATHOLOGY METHODS | 5 Units |
| Fundamental studies of laboratory techniques and procedures involved in evaluating veterinary clinical samples. Areas of study include hematology, urinalysis, hemostasis, blood biochemistry and enzymology, serology, and cytology. The veterinary technician's role in sample collection, sample storage and handling, and performance of analytic procedures will be emphasized. Skills are developed in the use of laboratory equipment, laboratory safety and management, and quality control. |
| 2046 | V T -081.-01 | LEC | 12:00PM- 1:50 | MW | DEPAOLO | 6708 |
| | | LEC | TBA | TBA | DEPAOLO | TBA |
| V T -081.-01: Enroll in one lab section also. Course fee, $15. |
| 2047 | V T -081.-51 | LAB | 12:30PM- 3:20 | T | DEPAOLO | 8507 |
| 2048 | V T -081.-52 | LAB | 12:30PM- 3:20 | Th | DEPAOLO | 8507 |
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| V T 83 | PHARMACOLOGY FOR TECHNICIANS | 4 Units |
| Introduction to the basic principles of veterinary pharmacology. Preparation and dispensing of medications. Overview of the actions and interactions of the major classes of drugs, with emphasis on common veterinary uses of specific drugs. |
| 2049 | V T -083.-01 | LEC | 10:00AM-11:50 | TTh | MACDOUGALL | 5210 |
| | | LEC | TBA | TBA | MACDOUGALL | TBA |
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| V T 87A | ADVANCED ANIMAL CARE SKILLS | 1 Unit |
| Practical application of animal care skills and principles of animal care and management, integrating advanced techniques and knowledge gained through classroom instruction. Opportunity to participate in the health care team in a supervisory role with increased organizational responsibility. Emphasis on instruction of first-year students in basic principles of facilities management and maintenance care of resident animals. |
| 2050 | V T -087A-01 | LAB | TBA | TBA | MACDOUGALL | 8507 |
| V T -087A-01: Mandatory Orientation Friday, 9/25, 3:30-6:30pm in VT LAB. |
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| V T 91 | CLINICAL INTERNSHIP | 3 Units |
| Off-campus clinical experience for Veterinary Technology Program students in veterinary facilities. Opportunity for practical application of knowledge, skills and abilities acquired in program course work. Opportunity for additional hands-on training in all aspects of veterinary technology. Exposure to varied methodologies and practice philosophies in a variety of clinical settings. |
| 2051 | √ V T -091.-01 | LAB | TBA | TBA | TERRY | CLINIC |
| | √ | LAB | TBA | TBA | PETER | CLINIC |
| | √ | LAB | TBA | TBA | PETER | CLINIC |
| V T -091.-01: Mandatory monthly meeting with Intern Coordinator, TBA. |
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| V T 190Z | DIRECTED STUDY | 1.5 Units |
| For students in the Veterinary Technology Program who desire or require additional help in attaining comprehension and proficiency in learning skills and/or additional practical training to achieve technical skills competency. |
| 2052 | V T -190Z-01 | LAB | TBA | TBA | PETER | TBA |
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