VTHT 2323 Veterinary Clinical Pathology 1
Course Description
In-depth study of hematology and related chemistries with emphasis on lab
procedures. Additionally the study of parasites.
Credit. 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Prerequisites
None
Course Goals
1. Be able to perform complete blood count on a dog and cat.
2. Be able to perform a variety of heartworm tests including the occult.
3. Be able to perform routine fecal analysis for parasites.
4. Be able to identify wbc’s and parasites through slide testing.
In 1988, The American Society for training and development conducted a study
with the U.S. Department of Labor to identify skills that employers want to see in
entry-level employees. This course incorporates the following SCAN
competencies.
Scans
1. TIME: Lab work must be done accurately and in a timely fashion.
Students will be given weekly lab assignments that must be completed in
the specified amount of time for a grade.
2. WORKS ON TEAMS:: Students will partner in lab in order to perform
certain lab tests. These lab tests will be graded as a team project.
3. SELECTS EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS: Weekly lab grade will be given in
accurately selecting and performing with the required lab equipment.
4. PROCESS INFORMATION WITH COMPUTERS: Students will have to
access computers in order to obtain picture of cells and parasites which
they will have a slide test on at end of semester.
5. MAINTAIN/TROUBLESHOOT TECHNOLOGIES: Students will be
presented with troubleshooting problems dealing with different lab
equipment and they will be tested on how they solve the problem.
6. ARITHMETIC: Students will be asked to learn and be tested on certain
lab calculations.
7. LISTENING: Students will be given oral lab instructions on performing
certain tests and will be evaluated on how well they follow instructions.
8. SELF-MANAGEMENT: Along with time a student must select and decide
on what lab test need to done and in what order to make efficient use of
their allotted time. This will be evaluated by weekly lab assignments.
9. INTEGRITY: Students will exhibit honesty by not cheating on exams and
Assignments. Students guilty of such behavior will be dropped from
class.
Instructor Information
Pamela Huebner, 713-718-5519, Room 340, email pamela.huebner@hccs.edu
Textbook Information
Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology by Margi Sirois
Clinical Lab workbook
Lab Requirements
Hands on experience working with horses and applying practical skills will be at
facility
TBA
Students with Disabilities
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric,
vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must
contact the Disability Services Office at the respective College at the beginning of
each semester. Faculty are authorized to provide only the accommodations
requested by the Disability Support Services Office." Students will need to
contact the Northwest ADA office at
713-718-5708.
Academic Honesty
See College Student handbook
Attendance and Withdrawal Policies
Students who are absent for more than 3 class periods may be administratively
withdrawn from the course without notification. It is the responsibility of the
student to withdraw officially from a course. Administrative drops are at the
discretion of the instructor. Failure of a student to withdraw officially could result
in the student receiving a grade of “F” in the course.
Course Requirements and Grading Policy
1. Weekly written tests will be given over previous week’s lecture.
2. A slide test will be given prior to final exams which will count as two
test grades.
3. A practical lab will be given on a pass/fail basis.
4. A written final exam will be given at the end of the semester which
will
Count as 2 test grades.
Testing
Students will not be allowed to take tests if they are more than 10 minutes late to
class.
Make-up policy
One test may be dropped and one test may be made up at the end of the
semester.
Projects, Assignments, Portfolios, Service Learning, Internships, etc.
N/A
Course Content
1.The Microscope, Centrifuge,Specimen Collection
2. Hematology and Blood Films
3. Endoparasites
4. Microhematocrit
5. Heartworms
6. White Blood Cell Count
7. Leukocyte Function
8. Thrombocytes and Reticulocytes
9. RBC Count and Morphology
10. Leukocyte Series
11. Ectoparasites
12. Toxoplasmosis and Blood Parasites
Other Student Information
See Veterinary Paramedic Program handout