VT 251 - Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians
Winter Quarter
Instructor
Denise Petryk, DVM
Office number – C366
Office hours - Mon & Wed 11 am to 12 noon or by appointment.
E-mail – dpetryk@pierce.ctc.edu
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Recognize groups of commonly used drugs in Veterinary Medicine.
2. Associate commonly used drugs with their physiologic effect.
3. Understand the basic principles of pharmacology.
4. Label & package dispensed drugs correctly.
5. Store, handle, and dispose of drugs and chemicals correctly.
6. Recognize controlled substances and their inventory requirements.
7. Understand preparation, dosage calculation, and administration of therapeutic drugs.
Materials of Instruction
Power Point slides and additional notes on ANGEL
Applied Pharmacology for the Veterinary Technician
4th edition, Wanamaker & Massey
Lecture schedule
Week #1
Introduction, expectations, plans for oral presentations. Terminology,
package inserts, controlled substances, prescriptions. Pharmacy
procedures, drug handling, dosage calculations.
W & M chapters 1, 2 & 3
Week #2
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics - principles of pharmacology and
how the drugs work.
W & M chapter 1
Week #3
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics - principles of pharmacology and
how the drugs work.
W & M chapter 1
Week #4
Drugs affecting the nervous system. EXAM.
W & M chapter 4
Week #5
Drugs affecting the respiratory system. Drugs affecting the cardiovascular
system.
W & M chapter 5 & 7
Week #6
Drugs affecting the renal and urinary system. Drugs affecting the
gastrointestinal system.
W & M chapters 6 & 8
Week #7
Drugs affecting the endocrine system. Anti-infective drugs.
W & M chapters 9, 12 & 13
Week #8
Anti-infective. Anti-parasitics. EXAM.
W & M chapters 12 & 13
Week #9
Pain relief and anti-inflammatories.
W & M chapter 14
Week #10
Miscellaneous drugs. Chemotherapy. Terminology review.
W & M chapters 16, 17 & 18
Week #11
Review. Practice final examination. Q & A.
Grading procedure
Written exam #1 – January 31st
Written exam #2 – March 2nd
Quizzes –
Presentation Final examination Total
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80 points
80 points
80 points
20 points
100 points
360 points
Grades will be assigned based on the percentage of total points attained in accordance with the
departmental grading system. 70% is the lowest passing grade.
Wearing an approved uniform is required in all lectures. Please no cell phones.
Students with disabilities who believe they may need academic adjustments, auxiliary aids or
services to full participate in course activities or meet course requirements are encouraged to
register with the Access & Disability Services (ADS) Office. You may also call the ADS Office to make
an appointment to meet with the ADS Coordinator at (253) 964-6526 or 964-6527. Students
requesting academic adjustments must obtain the approved Quarterly Academic Adjustments,
Auxiliary Aids or Services form provided by ADS before any adjustments are made.
For life-threatening emergencies call 911 and then Campus Safety. In the event of an emergency
evacuation, gather all personal belongings and leave the building using the nearest safe exit. Be
prepared to be outside for a minimum of an hour and stand a minimum of 200 feet from any
building or structure. Do not attempt to re-enter the building until instructed. Should a class be
cancelled, it is your responsibility to keep up on reading, homework and deliverable assignments.