BMS 236 Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians II

Credit: 1.0

Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Prerequisite Courses: BMS 235

Instructor: Dr. Pete Bill

Course Description:

This course is the second of two courses in the distance learning program that presents an introductions to the principles of pharmacology for the veterinary technician. Emphasis will be placed upon key concepts of how drugs work, terminology commonly used with therapeutic agents, important mechanisms and side effects of commonly used veterinary drugs and dosage calculations.

Course Objectives:

• Attain a level of understanding of commonly used veterinary drugs so that they may be able to play an important role in educating clients, monitoring, in-hospital animals, proper handling and storage of pharmaceuticals, protecting staff and patients from potentially harmful compounds, and being vigilant in helping prevent unwanted drug reactions.

Method of Delivery: Primarily web-based exercises, textbook and online or paper examination. The course is a series of exercises to be completed by the student. Exercises are found on the BMS 23600 Blackboard site. The instructor will provide the student with feedback on the answers. A sealed quiz or test will be sent to the proctor and is to be completed under the supervision of a proctor who must be a veterinarian, registered veterinary technician (not a veterinary assistant) or educator/teacher. The quiz or test is returned to the instructor for grading.

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