VT223: Applied Equine Techniques
Fall Quarter
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Terry Teeple
Rm: 110-P; Ph: 253-964-6668; Email: tteeple@pierce.ctc.edu
MATERIALS OF INSTRUCTION: (both texts are supplemental, NOT REQUIRED)
Veterinary Clinical Procedures in Large Animal Practice; Rocket and Bosted; 2007
Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians; (6th Edition), McCurnin and Bassert; 2006
COURSE CONTENT:
The role of the technician will be discussed in three different veterinary settings; the race track, the breeding
farm and the large animal (or mixed) practice. Additional equine information, not presented in Large
Animal Medicine (VT123), will be discussed. The labs will allow for the practice of technical skills that
may be required of a technician employed in any of the three settings described above OR for the
demonstration of common equine techniques that are not usually performed by technicians. Emphasis will
be placed on the safety of the technician, the doctor and the patient while using these techniques.
GRADING SYSTEM:
Two major written exams, a final exam plus any unannounced quizzes will be averaged for the written
portion of the final grade. The practical portion will consist of a skills checklist to be completed during the
quarter (See attached checklist). CHECKLISTS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE NOON ON THE
LAST DAY OF INSTRUCTION. The final grade will be weighted as follows: WRITTEN PORTION
(2/3); PRACTICAL PORTION (1/3) The grade will be recorded in accordance with the program grading
schedule.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance at all lectures and assigned laboratory sessions is expected. Wearing of an approved uniform is
required to attend all lectures and indoor presentations. Appropriate clothing should be worn while attending
labs in the barn.
DISABILITY:
Students with disabilities who believe they may need academic adjustments, auxiliary aids or services to
fully participate in course activities or meet course requirements are encouraged to register with the
Disability Support Services (DSS) Office, Room 300K in the Cascade Building. You may also call the DSS
Office to make an appointment to meet with the DSS Coordinator at (253) 964-6526 or 964-6527.
Students requesting academic adjustments must obtain the “Approved Quarterly Academic Adjustments,
Auxiliary Aids or Services” (green) form provided by DSS before any adjustments are made.
EMERGENCY:
For life-threatening emergencies call 911 (campus phone 9-911) and then Campus Safety 253-964-6751
(campus phone 6751). 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.
VT223: Applied Equine Techniques
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LECTURE SCHEDULE:
Week #1
Technician role in equine practices
#2
Vaccines, deworming & dentistry; Conformation
#3
Racetrack medicine; Lameness & lameness exams
#4
Breeding farm techniques
#5
Breeding farm techniques; Ultrasonography
#6
Foaling and neonatal techniques
#7
Equine anesthesia
#8
Technician role in the surgery suite
#9
Equine surgical procedures
#10
Review
LABORATORY SCHEDULE:
Week #1
Knots and ropes; Restraint
#2
Review injection techniques; IV blood collection
#3
Lameness exams; Leg bandaging; Practice session
#4
Gavage; Floating teeth; Practice session
#5
Breeding exam techniques; Practice session
#6
Large Animal Radiography
#7
Practice session
#8
Flush nasolacrimal duct; Practice session
#9
IV catheter placement; Practice session
#10
Practice session
Name_____________________________________
VT223: Equine Techniques Laboratory Score Sheet
Scoring: (consult the task guidelines for help)
Incomplete/unacceptable (0 - 4)
Needs more practice (5 - 6)
Acceptable but could be better (7 - 8)
Excellent performance (9 - 10)
Knots and Ropes
safe approach______
control horse ______
tie to fence with quick release knot ______
use appropriate knot ______
tie a bowline knot ______
apply rope halter ______
tie a figure-eight knot ______
SCORE___________
Restraint
safe approach ______
release leg ______
control long end ______
skin twist ______
lift leg ______
face forward ______
lead shank restraint / 2 ways ______
(nose twitch) ______
SCORE___________
TPR
safe approach ______
remove ______
check thermometer ______
read temperature ______
insert thermometer ______
proper resp count ______
secure ______
proper pulse count ______
SCORE___________
Leg Bandage and Tail tie/wrap
safe approach ______
apply quilt ______
safe approach ______
apply tail tie ______
wrap leg ______
wrap tail ______
tightness ______
position ______
cover all tail hairs ______
secure rope to halter with quick release knot ______
SCORE___________
Obtain History
introduce yourself ______
presenting problem ______
ask appropriate questions ______
listen to owner ______
"how much is enough" ______
clear words ______
courteous and professional ______
convey appropriate and accurate information to DVM ______
SCORE___________
Apply Halter and Lead Horse
equipment ready ______
adjust halter ______
remove halter ______
safe approach ______
lead out ______
rope around neck ______
stop ______
turn ______
place halter ______
return to stall/paddock ______
remained safe throughout ______
SCORE___________
Prepare Lab Samples
appropriate supplies ______
place needle ______
safe approach ______
draw blood ______
clean site ______
digital pressure ______
occlude vein ______
(transfer to tubes) ______
mix plasma tube (10 seconds) ______
SCORE___________
Intramuscular Injections
appropriate supplies ______
NECK:
select and clean site ______
PECTORAL:
select and clean site ______
HIND LEG:
select and clean site ______
safe approach ______
new needles ______
proper doses ______
insert ______
check for blood ______
inject ______
remove ______
insert ______
check for blood ______
inject ______
remove ______
insert ______
check for blood ______
inject ______
remove ______
SCORE___________
Small IV Injection
appropriate supplies ______
occlude vein ______
inject ______
safe approach ______
place needle ______
re-aspirate ______
proper dose ______
aspirate ______
clean site ______
release pressure ______
digital pressure ______
SCORE___________
Large IV Injection
appropriate supplies ______
safe approach ______
occlude vein ______
place needle ______
give half dose ______
re-aspirate ______
proper dose ______
aspirate ______
clean site ______
release pressure ______
give remaining dose ______
re-aspirate ______
digital pressure ______
SCORE___________