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CATALOG - FOUNDATION COURSES
The Purdue University Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program (VT-DLP) is a multimedia delivery curriculum using Web-based instruction as well as other instructional modalities (CD-ROM, video, textbook, paper-based).
Questions about the individual courses may be e-mailed to the instructors at the E-mail addresses listed under their names.
General questions about VT-DLP courses can be e-mailed to Paige Allen at: pjones2@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
VM 105 Introduction to Veterinary Technology - Distance Learning
CREDIT:
1.0 hour 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
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
None
INSTRUCTOR:
Josh Clark MS, RVT,
Contact E-Mail Address: clark19@purdue.edu
An introduction to the profession of Veterinary Technology will be presented. It will include the many roles of veterinary technicians on veterinary teams in practice and non-practice areas. Learning skill with an emphasis on medical terminology will be covered to help the student develop a foundation of medical vocabulary for future courses.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- to introduce the student to the expanding profession of veterinary technology
- define the possible roles of veterinary technicians on the varying practice and non-practice veterinary teams
- to develop learning skills necessary for distance learning including how to make the most of time and resources
- to develop skills of analysis and synthesis of medical term roots and affixes as a foundation of learning medical terminology.
METHOD OF DELIVERY:
Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, and on-line or paper examination.
The course will consist of reading materials and a series of exercises to be completed by the student. Each exercise is on a web page. The student provides answers for each exercise on the web page and submits it electronically to the instructor. 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.
MATERIALS:
MODULES
Module 1: Getting Started
Module 2: Historical Concepts of Veterinary Technology
Module 3: History of the Profession: 1970's-1990's
Module 4: Roles & Responsibilities for Veterinary Technicians
Module 5: Certification of Veterinary Technicians
Module 6: Personal & Emotional Issues Confronting Vet Technicians
Module 7: Laws & Ethical Codes for Veterinary Technicians
Module 8: Occupational Hazards & Related Issues
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BMS 115 Anatomy for Veterinary Technicians I - Distance Learning
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, Summer, and Fall
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
None
INSTRUCTORS:
Dr. Kevin Hannon
Sue Sanders BS, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: sanders0@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is the first of two courses in the distance learning program that presents an introduction to the study of the major body systems and topographic relationships of the major domesticated species, with emphasis on the carnivore.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- obtain a basic understanding
of principles that will assist with comparing anatomical structures
of the domesticated animals
- develop a mental structural
image of the dog in order to facilitate positioning and orientating
the animal for diagnostic procedures and to aid in evaluating the
diagnostic imaging results obtained by such procedures
- be able to identify anatomical
structures on dissected specimens, skeletons, radiographs, and anatomical
models
- be able to integrate the anatomical differences and similarities of the common domesticated species studied in this course
METHOD OF DELIVERY:
Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, and on-line or paper examination.
The course is a series of lessons to be completed by the student. The assignments will include understanding the material present on the VT-DLP Web site, completion of assignments on the Internet, and assignments related to the students' pets. Testing will be done over the Internet or via paper examination mailed to the proctor, opened by a proctor, and resealed and returned by mail from the proctor.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
BMS 116 Anatomy for Veterinary Technicians II - Distance Learning
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, Summer, and Fall
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
BMS 115 Anatomy I
For Continuing Education Credit: none
INSTRUCTORS:
Dr. Kevin Hannon
Sue Sanders BS, RVT
Contact E-Mail Address: sanders0@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is the second of two courses in the distance learning program that presents an introduction to the study of the major body systems and topographic relationships of the major domesticated species, with emphasis on the carnivore.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- obtain a basic understanding
of principles that will assist with comparing anatomical structures
of the domesticated animals
- develop a mental structural
image of the dog in order to facilitate positioning and orientating
the animal for diagnostic procedures and to aid in evaluating the
diagnostic imaging results obtained by such procedures
- be able to identify anatomical
structures on dissected specimens, skeletons, radiographs, and anatomical
models
- be able to integrate the anatomical differences and similarities of the common domesticated species studied in this course
METHOD OF DELIVERY:
Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, and on-line or paper examination.
The course is a series of lessons to be completed by the student. The assignments will include understanding the material present on the VT-DLP Web site, completion of assignments on the Internet, and assignments related to the students' pets. Testing will be done over the Internet or via paper examination mailed to the proctor, opened by a proctor, and resealed and returned by mail from the proctor.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
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BMS 135 Physiology for Veterinary Technicians I - Distance Learning
CREDIT:
1.0 hour of Purdue University credit or
15 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (1.5 Continuing Education Units)
COST:
$295.00
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Fall (This course is not offered in the Summer)
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
None
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Abdelfattah Nour
Contact E-Mail Address: nour@vet.purdue.edu
TEACHING ASSISTANT:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is the first of two courses in the distance learning program that presents an introduction to general physiology of the mammalian body systems and the general physiological processes with emphasis on domestic animals. This course will address the functions of the different systems and homeostasis, the functions of the cell and its different compartments and solute transport; blood and defense; general functions of the nervous system, reflexes and special senses; the function of the nerve and muscle; cardiovascular system; and digestive system
METHOD OF DELIVERY:
Primarily web-based interactive content and exercises, textbook, and on-line or paper examination. There will be 12 coloring book exercises that will be submitted by mail for grading.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
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BMS 136 Physiology for Veterinary Technicians II - Distance Learning
CREDIT:
1.0 hour of Purdue University credit or
15 contact hours of Continuing Education credit (1.5 Continuing Education Units)
COST:
$295.00
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Fall (This course is not offered in the Summer)
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
BMS 135 Physiology I VT-DLP
For Continuing Education Credit: none
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Abdelfattah Nour
Contact E-Mail Address: nour@vet.purdue.edu
TEACHING ASSISTANT:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is the second of two courses in the distance learning program that presents an introduction to general physiology of the mammalian body systems and the general physiological processes with emphasis on domestic animals. This course will address the functions of the kidney, respiration, endocrine system, and reproduction.
METHOD OF DELIVERY:
Primarily web-based interactive content and exercises, textbook, and on-line or paper examination. There will be 12 coloring book exercises that will be submitted by mail for grading.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
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BMS 235 Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians I - Distance Learning
CREDIT:
1.0 hour 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
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
- VM 105 Introduction to Veterinary Technology
- BMS 135 Physiology I
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Pete Bill
Contact E-Mail Address: billr@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is the first of two courses in the distance learning program that presents an introduction to the principles of pharmacy and 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:
The student is expected to 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 on-line or paper examination. The course is a series of exercises to be completed by the student. Each exercise is on a web page. The student provides answers for each exercise in a scroll box on the web page and submits it electronically to the instructor. 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.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
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BMS 236 Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians II - Distance Learning
CREDIT:
1.0 hour 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
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
- BMS 235 Pharm I**
** If a student demonstrates a strong foundation in physiology by performance in BMS 135 and 136 or has had prior pharmacology courses, they may petition Dr. Bill to take BMS 235 concurrently with BMS 236. The student is cautioned that taking both courses concurrently is challenging to complete within the semester if other courses are also being taken.
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Pete Bill
Contact E-Mail Address: billr@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is the second of two courses in the distance learning program that presents an introduction 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:
The student is expected to 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 on-line or paper examination. The course is a series of exercises to be completed by the student. Each exercise is on a web page. The student provides answers for each exercise in a scroll box on the web page and submits it electronically to the instructor. 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.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
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VCS 201 Pharmacy Procedures for Veterinary Technicians - Distance Learning
CREDIT:
1.0 hour 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:
VM 105 Introduction to Veterinary Technology
INSTRUCTOR:
Dan Walsh, MS, LVT
Instructor e-mail: walshd@purdue.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces students to the concepts of pharmacy procedures used in veterinary practice. Concepts covered in this course include basic record keeping, safe handling of drugs and chemicals, inventory control, calculation of amount of drugs to be dispensed or dosed, reading prescriptions, labeling drug containers, compounding, and drug regulatory matters that impact the veterinary hospital pharmacy.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- to introduce the student
to the basics of pharmacy procedures, inventory control and regulations
on how drugs are to be dispensed or stored
- to present the concepts
of safe handling of cytotoxic drugs and chemicals
- to provide opportunities for students to develop and practice doing dosage calculations
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.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
MODULES
Module 1: Metric Conversions and Abbreviations
Module 2: Prescription Labeling
Module 3: Calculations I
Module 4: Calculations II
Module 5: Compounding
Module 6: Schedule Drugs
Module 7: Record Keeping
Module 8: Inventory Control and Storage
Module 9: Regulatory Agencies
Module 10- Right to Know
Module 11- Chemotherapy
Module 12- Client Counseling and Ethics
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ANSC 101V Introduction to Animal Science - Distance Learning
CREDIT:
3.0 hour of Purdue University credit
COST:
$885.00
COURSE OFFERED:
Spring, Fall (This course is NOT offered in the Summer)
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
None
INSTRUCTOR:
Mickey Latour
Contact E-Mail Address: mlatour@purdue.edu
The primary goal of this course is to provide an overview of many of the aspects, which contribute to Animal Agriculture. In doing so, the fundamentals of many overlapping processes will be covered such as nutrition, reproduction, and digestion.
METHOD OF DELIVERY:
Primarily web-based exercises, textbook, and on-line or paper examination.
The course will consist of reading materials and a series of exercises to be completed by the student. Each exercise is on a web page. The student provides answers for each exercise on the web page and submits it electronically to the instructor. 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.
MATERIALS:
MODULES
- Animal Agriculture - overview the trends in agriculture within the US and other countries.
- Animal Nutrition - understand the basics of ruminant and nonruminant nutrition as well as for horse and pony.
- Genetics - understand single and two gene crosses, bases of replication, transcription, and translation, and genetic selection.
- Digestive Physiology - understand the anatomy and function of various organs. Also, review the process of absorption and cellular processing of nutrients.
- Dairy Production - general overview of dairy production & management practices.
- Beef Production - general overview of beef production & management practices.
- Poultry Production - general overview of poultry production & management practices.
- Swine Production - general overview of swine production & management practices.
- Food Safety - overview the hazards associated with not food, especially when mishandled.
- Environment and Adaptation - overview environmental stressors of animals and how they compensate to every changing pressures.
- Health and Well-being - understand the basics of animal health and well-being of farm animals.
- Growth and Carcass - overview
the steps of grow and carcass
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