COURSE INFORMATION & SYLLABUS
VTHT 2301 – CANINE AND FELINE CLINICAL MANAGEMENT
Instructor: Dr. Roberta Westbrook Dev Anand, DVM
Website: http://drdevanand.yolasite.com
I. Instructional Materials and References
Required Texts:
McCurnin and Bassert, Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 7th
edition, WB Saunders
Summers, Alleice, Common Diseases of Companion Animals, Mosby,
2002
II. Grading: Grades will come from Tests, Quizzes, Homework, labs, projects
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There will be no make-ups for labs, quizzes
Missed Tests: In the event that a student has documentation of an extenuating
circumstance (e.g. death in the immediate family, hospitalization of student or
student’s child, court ordered engagement; This does not include doctor’s
appointments, vacations, lack of transportation, etc.) missed tests may be able to
be made up at the discretion of the instructor(s). All make-up tests will receive a
15% deduction and will be given at a time and date determined by the instructor.
Tardies/Absences: Students are allowed 4 class absences in a 16 week course. All
absences beyond this will count negatively toward the student’s final average. A
tardy will be recorded for students arriving to class between 1-15 minutes late.
THREE TARDIES = 1 ABSENCE. An absence will be recorded for arrival to
class more than 15 minutes late. Excessive absences (5 or more) will result in a
penalty to the final average in the course. See the attendance policy provided for
explanation of percent penalty given for absences and information on extenuating
circumstances.
III. Classroom conduct:
 No sleeping in class
 No food or drinks, with the exception of bottled water
 No cell phone use in class unless permitted by the instructor(s)
 Use of laptop computers is for note-taking or following power point
presentations ONLY
 Appropriate school dress will be worn at all times
 Respect for classmates’ questions and opinions is required
 Remain positive, do your best everyday
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STUDENTS IN VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE RULES MAY BE
ASKED TO LEAVE AND WILL RECEIVE AN ABSENCE FOR THAT
CLASS PERIOD.
IV. Topic Outline
Week 1: Bacteriology, Virology, Immunology/Vaccinations
References: CDCA: pgs 1-5
CTVT: Microbiology: Chapter 15, Vaccines: Chapter 8 (pgs 262-274)
*Test over bacteriology, virology, immunology/vaccinations
Weeks 2-3: Pathology of infectious diseases
References: CDCA: pgs 140-141, 146-148, 228-249
Protozoal and Vector-Borne Disease and Zoonoses
References: CDCA: pp 140-141, 235-237, 242-248
*Test over infectious diseases
Week 3-4: Cardiorespiratory System
Reference: CDCA: Chapter 1 pgs 9-37, Chapter 11 264-292
CTVT: Chapter 19
*Test over diseases of the cardiorespiratory system
Week 5: Digestive System
Reference: CDCA: Chapter 2 pgs 38-92
CTVT: Chapter 19
*Test over diseases of the digestive system
Weeks 5- 6: Reproductive System
References: CDCA: Chapter 10 pgs 250-263
CTVT: Chapter 11 pgs 372-380
*Test over reproductive diseases
Weeks 6-7: Dermatology
Reference: CDCA: Chapter 6 pgs 150-181
*Test over dermatologic diseases
Weeks 8-9: Neurological System
Reference: CDCA: Chapter 8 pgs 203-227
* Test over neurologic diseases
Second Term
Week 9-10: Musculoskeletal System
Reference: CDCA: Chapter 7 pgs 183-202
CTVT: Chapter 19
*Test over diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Week 11-12: Endocrine System
References: CDCA: Chapter 3 pgs 93-113
CTVT: Chapter 19
Clinical Anatomy and Physiology: Chapter 15
*Test over endocrine diseases
Week 13: Renal System, Ophthalmic system
References: CDCA: Chapter 12 pgs 293-317; Chapter 4 pgs 114-133
CTVT: Chapter 19
*Test over diseases of the renal and ophthalmic system
Week 14-15: Emergency Procedures, Toxicology
Reference: CTVT: Chapters 24 and 25
Week 16: Pathology of Disease/Necropsy
Reference: CTVT Chapter 17 pg. 561
Observe a necropsy
Complete a necropsy report
Week 16: FINAL EXAM – will be comprehensive over 16 weeks
*SPECIFIC TEST DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO
CHANGE IN DATE and/or CONTENT (dependent on timing of lectures,
extenuating circumstances, holidays, etc.)*
I, ___________________________________________ (student name) have read and
understand the policies and procedures pertaining to the VTHT 2301 Canine and
Feline Clinical Management course. I also understand that not abiding by these rules
may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to dismissal from the
classroom, private meeting with the instructor(s), meeting with the program director,
or reduction of my grade in this course.
Student signature
Date