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Sep 27, 2024
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2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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VET 1026 - Veterinary Terminology and Medical Math
Credits: 2
This two-credit course is an introduction to basic veterinary medical terminology, and to the mathematical calculations needed for the veterinary technology field. Veterinary terminology topics will include word roots, suffixes and prefixes, and medical abbreviations; directional terms; terminology describing the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of organ systems; and diagnostic, clinical and surgical procedures. Species-specific terms involving the anatomy, physiology, husbandry, and diseases that are unique to various domestic species will also be addressed. Mathematical topics will include: the metric system of measurement; decimals and percentages; ratios and proportions; dilutions; dimensional analysis; the calculation of clinical doses of oral and parenteral medications; intravenous fluid (IVF) rate calculations; and nutritional energy requirement calculations. The application of mathematics to the veterinary clinical setting will be stressed. Clinical cases will be utilized for assignments in this course.
Prerequisite: Admission to Veterinary Technology Program
Course Fees: Clinical Program Fee Level 2 Assessed Per Semester
Previous VET* 126
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