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VCS 142 Diagnostic Imaging for Veterinary Technicians I - Distance Learning

CREDIT:

1.5 hours of Purdue University credit or
22.5 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (2.3 Continuing Education Units)

COST:

$442.50

COURSE OFFERED:

Spring, Summer, Fall

PRE REQUISITE COURSES:

VM 105 Introduction to Veterinary Technology
BMS 116 Anatomy II)

INSTRUCTOR: Paige Allen, MS RVT

Contact E-Mail Address: pjones2@purdue.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is the first of 2 courses involving basic principles of imaging that are necessary for the understanding and performance of diagnostic imaging procedures in a veterinary hospital. This course provides an introduction to X-ray generation, image formation, exposure factors, scatter radiation, grids, film, screens, safety, basic terminology, positioning, darkroom techniques, and artifact identification.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• to introduce the student to the basics of diagnostic imaging
  
• to present the fundamental techniques used in setting up, taking, and developing radiographs
  
• to introduce concepts of safe use of radiographic equipment
  
• to present key points on assessment of radiographic technique
  
• to serve as a prerequisite course for the Diagnostic Imaging clinical mentorships

METHOD OF DELIVERY

Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, and examinations (on-line or paper).
The exercises will be completed on line and submitted to the instructor.
Supplemental material will be offered on line as content (in addition to the textbook)
Quizzes and exams will be sent to a proctor. The proctor must be a veterinarian, an accredited veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT), or an educator/teacher at a school, college, or university. The proctor will return the completed exam to the instructor for grading.

MATERIALS:

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MODULES

Module 1: X-ray Generation
Module 2: Image Formation
Module 3: Exposure Factors
Module 4: Scatter Radiation
Module 5: Grids
Module 6: Film
Module 7: Screens
Module 8: Radiation Safety
Module 9: Terminology Obliques
Module 10: Positioning
Module 11: Darkroom Techniques
Module 12: Artifacts

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VCS 143 Diagnostic Imaging for Veterinary Technicians II - Distance Learning

CREDIT:

1.5 hours of Purdue University credit or
22.5 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (2.3 Continuing Education Units)

COST:

$442.50

COURSE OFFERED:

Spring, Summer, Fall

PRE REQUISITE COURSES:

VCS 142 Imaging for Veterinary Technicians I

INSTRUCTOR: Paige Allen, MS, RVT

Contact E-Mail Address: pjones2@purdue.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is the second of 2 courses involving principles of imaging that are necessary for the understanding and performance of diagnostic imaging procedures in a veterinary hospital. This course provides an introduction to advanced positioning techniques for the small animal, large animal techniques, contrast techniques, technique charts, basic ultrasound, diagnostic imaging in exotic animals, and diagnostic imaging for veterinary dentistry.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• to introduce the student to the more advanced concepts of diagnostic imaging
  
• to present the techniques used in large animal, exotics, and special procedures
  
• to present how to develop a radiographic technique chart
  
• to serve as a prerequisite course for the Diagnostic Imaging clinical mentorships

METHOD OF DELIVERY

Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, and examinations (on-line or paper).
The exercises will be completed on line and submitted to the instructor.
Supplemental material will be offered on line as content (in addition to the textbook)
Quizzes and exams will be sent to a proctor. The proctor must be a veterinarian, an accredited veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT), or an educator/teacher at a school, college, or university. The proctor will return the completed exam to the instructor for grading.

MATERIALS:

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MODULES

Module 1: Advanced Positioning Techniques
Module 2: Large Animal
Module 3: Contrast
Module 4: Technique Charts
Module 5: Ultrasound Basic Physics
Module 6: Ultrasound Basic Principles
Module 7: Exotics
Module 8: Dental

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CPB 150 Clinical Pathology for Veterinary Technicians I

CREDIT:

1.5 hour of Purdue University credit or
22.5 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (2.25 Continuing Education Units)

COST:

$442.50

COURSE OFFERED:

Spring, Fall

PREREQUISITE COURSES:

For University Credit: VM 105, BMS 116, BMS 136
For Continuing Education Credit: none

INSTRUCTOR: Pam Schendel, RVT

Contact E-Mail Address: schendep@purdue.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is the first of three courses that provide basic instruction in the concepts of Clinical Pathology to the veterinary technician student. CPB 150 will place an emphasis on the terminology used in clinical pathology, as well as, red blood cell production, function and morphology. Students are expected to achieve a level of understanding in commonly used clinical pathology terminology so that they will be able to communicate effectively with the veterinarian regarding laboratory findings.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• To introduce the student to the basics of clinical pathology.
• To present fundamental techniques used in performing various laboratory tests.
• To serve as a prerequisite course for the Clinical Pathology clinical Mentorship
  

METHOD OF DELIVERY

Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, and examinations (on-line or paper).The exercises will be completed on line and submitted to the instructor. Supplemental material will be offered on line as content (in addition to the textbook). Quizzes and exams will be sent to a proctor. The proctor must be a veterinarian, an accredited veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT), or an educator/teacher at a school, college, or university. The proctor will return the completed exam to the instructor for grading.

MATERIALS:

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MODULES

Module 1: Introduction to Clinical Pathology
Module 2: What is a CBC? Intro. to Reference Ranges
Module 3: Basic Microscope Usage
Module 4: Unopettes: Purposes and Techniques
Module 5: Clinical Pathology Terminology
Module 6: RBC Production, Life Span, and Destruction
Module 7: Hemoglobin, Hematocrit and Total Protein
Module 8: RBC Indices
Module 9: RBC Morphology: Normal
Module 10: RBC Morphology: Abnormal
Module 11: Reticulocytes
Module 12: RBC Parasites
Module 13: Coombs and Crossmatch Theory and Techniques
Module 14: Case Applications and Review I
Module 15: Case Applications and Review II

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CPB 151 Clinical Pathology for Veterinary Technicians II - Distance Learning

CREDIT:

1.5 hours of Purdue University credit or
22.5 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (2.3 Continuing Education Units)

COST:

$442.50

COURSE OFFERED:

Spring, Summer, Fall

PRE-REQUISITES:

CPB 150 - Clinical Pathology for Veterinary Technicians I

INSTRUCTOR: Dan Walsh, LVT

Contact E-Mail Address: walshd@purdue.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is the second of three courses that provide basic instruction in the concepts of Clinical Pathology to the veterinary technician student. CPB 151 will place an emphasis on white blood cell production, function, as well as, white blood cell morphology characteristics and identification.

Students are expected to achieve a level of understanding in commonly used clinical pathology terminology so that they will be able to communicate effectively with the veterinarian regarding laboratory findings.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To introduce the student to the basics of clinical pathology.
To present fundamental techniques used in performing various laboratory tests.
To serve as a prerequisite course for the Clinical Pathology clinical mentorship.

METHOD OF DELIVERY

Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, and examinations (on-line or paper).The exercises will be completed on line and submitted to the instructor.Supplemental material will be offered on line as content (in addition to the textbook). Quizzes and exams will be sent to a proctor when requested by a student. The proctor must be a veterinarian, an accredited veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT), or an educator/teacher at a school, college, or university. The proctor will return the completed exam to the instructor for grading.

MATERIALS:

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MODULES

Module 1: Blood Collection Supplies
Module 2: Blood Collection Patient Care
Module 3: Leukocytes
Module 4: Leukocyte Evaluation
Module 5: Normal Leukocyte Evaluation
Module 6: Leukocyte Variation
Module 7: Thrombocytes
Module 8: Coagulation
Module 9: Serology and Immunology
Module 10: Immunohematology

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CPB 152 Clinical Pathology for Veterinary Technicians III - Distance Learning

CREDIT:

1 hours of Purdue University credit or
15 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (1.5 Continuing Education Units)

COST:

$295.00

COURSE OFFERED:

Spring, Summer, Fall

PRE-REQUISITES:

CPB 150 - Clinical Pathology for Veterinary Technicians I
CPB 151 - Clinical Pathology for Veterinary Technicians II
*May be taken concurrently with CPB 151

INSTRUCTOR: Dan Walsh, LVT

Contact E-Mail Address: walshd@purdue.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is the third of three courses that provide basic instruction in the concepts of Clinical Pathology to the veterinary technician student. CPB 152 will place an emphasis on the basic concepts of clinical chemistry, urinalysis evaluation, as well as, the fundamentals of cytological sample handling and evaluation.

Students are expected to achieve a level of understanding in commonly used clinical pathology terminology so that they will be able to communicate effectively with the veterinarian regarding laboratory findings.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To introduce the student to the basics of clinical pathology.
To present fundamental techniques used in performing various laboratory tests.
To serve as a prerequisite course for the Clinical Pathology clinical mentorship.

METHOD OF DELIVERY

Primarily web-based exercises, projects, textbook, "handouts", internet and examinations (on-line or paper).The exercises will be completed on line and submitted to the instructor. Supplemental material will be offered on line as content (in addition to the textbook). Quizzes and exams will be sent to a proctor when requested by a student. The proctor must be a veterinarian, an accredited veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT), or an educator/teacher at a school, college, or university. The proctor will return the completed exam to the instructor for grading.

MATERIALS:

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MODULES

Module 1 - Urinalysis I
Module 2 - Urinalysis II
Module 3 - Urinalysis III
Module 4 - Introduction to Clinical Chemistry
Module 5 - Clinical Chemistry I
Module 6 - Clinical Chemistry II
Module 7 - Clinical Chemistry III
Module 8 - Clinical Chemistry IV
Module 9 - Cytology Techniques: Sample Handling and Processing
Module 10 - Fundamentals of Cytology I
Module 11 - Fundamentals of Cytology II
Module 12 - Laboratory Management: Safety, Quality Control, Specimen Shipping, Legal Aspects

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CPB 225 Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians I

CREDIT:

1.0 hours of Purdue University credit or
15 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (1.5 Continuing Education Units)

COST:

$295.00

COURSE OFFERED:

Spring, Summer, Fall

PREREQUISITES:

BMS 236 - Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians II
VCS 141 - Small Animal Nursing II
VCS 149 - Large Animal Nursing II
CPB 150 - Clinical Pathology for Veterinary Technicians I

INSTRUCTOR: Josh Clark, MS, RVT

Contact E-Mail Address: clark19@purdue.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is the first of two courses that provide basic instruction in the concepts of Parasitology to the veterinary technician student. CPB 225 will place an emphasis on the basic information needed to accurately identify parasites commonly encountered in veterinary medicine. Emphasis will also be placed on life cycles and the zoonotic aspects of the parasites covered.

Students are expected to achieve a level of understanding of parasitology so that they will be able to make accurate identifications and to communicate effectively with the veterinarian.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:

· Correctly identify parasite diagnostic stages described in this course.

· Describe the life cycles, transmission, basic pathogenesis, zoonotic aspects, adult parasite predilection site, clinical manifestations and control methods for parasites covered in this course.

· Apply this information to provide appropriate public health information to clients regarding the common parasites of domestic animals covered in this course.

METHOD OF DELIVERY

Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, and examinations (on-line or paper).The exercises will be completed on line and submitted to the instructor. Supplemental material will be offered on line as content (in addition to the textbook). Quizzes and exams will be sent to a proctor. The proctor must be a veterinarian, an accredited veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT), or an educator/teacher at a school, college, or university. The proctor will return the completed exam to the instructor for grading.

MATERIALS:

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MODULES

Module 1: Introduction to Parasitology
Module 2: Laboratory Techniques in Parasitology I
Module 3: Laboratory Techniques in Parasitology II
Module 4: Intro to Nematodes: Ascarids
Module 5: Hookworms & Strongyloides
Module 6: Whipworms & Capillarids
Module 7: Stomach Worms & Pinworms
Module 8: Strongyles & Trichostrongyles
Module 9: Lungworms
Module 10: Heartworms
Module 11: Urinary, Skin & SQ Nematodes
Module 12: Prevention & Control of GI Helminths

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CPB 226 Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians II - Distance Learning

CREDIT:

1.0 hours of Purdue University credit or
15 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (1.5 Continuing Education Units)

COST:

$295.00

COURSE OFFERED:

Spring, Summer, Fall

PRE-REQUISITES:

CPB 225 - Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians I

INSTRUCTOR: Josh Clark, MS, RVT

Contact E-Mail Address: clark19@purdue.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is the second of two courses that provide basic instruction in the concepts of Parasitology to the veterinary technician student. CPB 226 will place an emphasis on the basic information needed to accurately identify parasites commonly encountered in veterinary medicine. Emphasis will also be placed on life cycles and the zoonotic aspects of the parasites covered.

Students are expected to achieve a level of understanding of parasitology so that they will be able to make accurate identifications and to communicate effectively with the veterinarian.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:

· Correctly identify parasite diagnostic stages described in this course.

· Describe the life cycles, transmission, basic pathogenesis, zoonotic aspects, adult parasite predilection site, clinical manifestations and control methods for parasites covered in this course.

· Apply this information to provide appropriate public health information to clients regarding the common parasites of domestic animals covered in this course.

METHOD OF DELIVERY

Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, and examinations (on-line or paper). The exercises will be completed on line and submitted to the instructor. Supplemental material will be offered on line as content (in addition to the textbook). Quizzes and exams will be sent to a proctor when requested by a student. The proctor must be a veterinarian, an accredited veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT), or an educator/teacher at a school, college, or university. The proctor will return the completed exam to the instructor for grading.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

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MODULES

Module 1: Cestodes
Module 2: Trematodes
Module 3: Intro. to Protozoa: GI Protozoa
Module 4: Two Host Coccidia
Module 5: Other Blood & Tissue Protozoa
Module 6: Intro to Arthropods: Lice
Module 7: Fleas
Module 8: Flies & Fly Larvae
Module 9: Ticks
Module 10: Mites I
Module 11: Mites II
Module 12: Prevention & Control of Ectoparasites

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CPB 227 Microbiology for Veterinary Technicians

CREDIT:

2.0 hours of Purdue University credit or
30 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (3.0 Continuing Education Units)

COST:

$590.00

COURSE OFFERED:

Spring, Summer, Fall

PREREQUISITES:

VM 105 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology
BMS 116 - Anatomy for Veterinary Technicians II
BMS 136 - Physiology for Veterinary Technicians II
BMS 236 - Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians II

INSTRUCTOR: Josh Clark, MS, RVT

Contact E-Mail Address: clark19@purdue.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to enable the veterinary technician to satisfactorily characterize and identify microorganisms that may be encountered in a veterinary practice situation. This course will introduce microorganisms commonly encountered in veterinary medicine and gives an overview of the characteristics and diseases caused by each. Also included in this course is material covering the many different laboratory techniques that are used in microbiology including Gram stains, culture and sensitivities, culture plate and tube inoculations, and a wide variety of biochemical tests used in the identification process of microorganisms.

Students are expected to achieve a level of understanding of veterinary microbiology so that they will be able to communicate effectively with the veterinarian.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this course, the students will be able to:
-Identify the common microorganisms seen in veterinary medicine and describe characteristics of each and the diseases that they cause.
-Explain the various biochemical tests used to aid in the identification of microorganisms, including why each test is run, how to perform each test, and how to interpret the results.
-Perform basic hands-on techniques used in the microbiology lab.
-Use all of the information from this class to assist them in the microbiology clinical mentorship in which the student will perform some of the hands-on tasks that they have learned about.

METHOD OF DELIVERY

Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, and examinations (on-line or paper). The exercises will be completed on line and submitted to the instructor. Supplemental material will be offered on line as content (in addition to the textbook). Quizzes and exams will be sent to a proctor when requested by a student. The proctor must be a veterinarian, an accredited veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, or CVT), or an educator/teacher at a school, college, or university. The proctor will return the completed exam to the instructor for grading.

MATERIALS:

See Textbook List page

MODULES

Module 1: Introduction to Microbiology and Aseptic Technique
Module 2: Infection and Bacterial Morphology and Physiology
Module 3: Introduction to Laboratory Techniques
Module 4: Tissue Handling, Specimen Collection and Processing
Module 5: Susceptibility Testing
Module 6: Sterilization and Disinfections
Module 7: Biochemical Tests and Bacterial Identification
Module 8: Staphylococci
Module 9: Streptococci
Module 10: Aerobic and Facultatively Anaerobic Gram Positive Bacilli
Module 11: Gram Negative Enteric Bacteria
Module 12: Gram Negative Respiratory Pathogens
Module 13: Anaerobic Bacteria
Module 14: Fastidious Organisms: Brucella, Spirochetes
Module 15: Acid Fast Organisms & Norcardia
Module 16: Rickettsia, Chlamydia & Mycoplama
Module 17: Fungi and Yeast

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