COURSE OUTLINE 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 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 the end of the 16-weeks 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. 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 STUDENTS IN VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE RULES MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE AND WILL RECEIVE AN ABSENCE FOR THAT CLASS PERIOD. III. Topic Outline Week 1: Bacteriology, Virology, Immunology/Vaccinations Ref: CDCA: pgs 1-5 CTVT: Bacteria: 509 – 510, 523 - 532; Vaccines: 217 - 225 *Test over bacteriology, virology, immunology/vaccinations Weeks 2-3: Pathology of infectious diseases Ref: CDCA: pgs 140-141, 146-148, 228-249 Protozoal and Vector-Borne Disease and Zoonoses Ref: CDCA: pp 140-141, 235-237, 242-248 CTVT: pp 1159-1161 +/- Guest Speaker - Dr. Susan Rollo: Rabies *Test over infectious diseases Week 3-4: Cardiorespiratory System Ref: CDCA pp 9-37, 264-292 CTVT pp 1179-1182 *Test over diseases of the cardiorespiratory system Week 5: Digestive System Ref: CDCA pp 38-92 *Test over diseases of the digestive system Weeks 5- 6: Reproductive System Ref: CDCA: pp 250-263 CTVT: pp 373-381 *Test over reproductive diseases Weeks 6-7: Dermatology Ref: CDCA: 150-181 CTVT: 533-534 *Test over dermatologic diseases Weeks 8-9: Neurological System Ref: CDCA: pp 203-227 CTVT: pp 822-824 * Test over neurologic diseases Second Term Week 9-10: Musculoskeletal System Ref: CDCA pp 183-202 CTVT pp 949-955 *Test over diseases of the musculoskeletal system +/-Guest Speaker: Veterinary Rehabilitation and Chiropractic Center Week 11-12: Endocrine System Ref: CDCA: pp 93-113 CTVT: 702-704; 325-328; 703-704 Clinical Anatomy and Physiology pp 288-303 *Test over endocrine diseases Week 13: Renal System, Ophthalmic system Ref: CDCA pp 293-317; pp 114-133 CTVT pp 320-32; 698-699 *Test over diseases of the renal and ophthalmic system Week 14-15: Emergency Procedures, Toxicology Ref: Small Animal Emergency, Ch 1-3, CTVT Ch 33 and 35 Week 16: Pathology of Disease/Necropsy Ref: CTVT Ch 39 Regular necropsy Forensic necropsy Observe a necropsy Complete a necropsy report 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