Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionVT 113 Clinical Laboratory Techniques for Veterinary Technicians Units: 4 Hours: 54 hours LEC; 72 hours LAB Prerequisite: VT 100 and 111 with grades of "C" or better Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in this course is limited to students admitted to the Veterinary Technology program via the pre-enrollment process. To be considered for admission, a student must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed CHEM 400 or CHEM 305 and BIOL 400, and BIOL 440, with grades of "C" or better. See the course catalog or a counselor for more information. In this course, students will develop knowledge and skills related to clinical laboratory concepts including specimen collection, parasitology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, hematology, serology and record keeping. Selection, use and maintenance of laboratory equipment will be discussed. Students will perform a variety of diagnostic sampling techniques. Laboratory safety will be discussed. Laboratories will include using live animals and equipment for student learning and demonstration of hands-on skills. Students will also be required to spend a minimum of 6 hours per week during assigned shifts to care for the colony animals on campus. Shifts are scheduled outside of regular class time. Animal care shifts may be scheduled on weekends and holidays as well as semester breaks. Enrollment in this course is limited to students admitted to the Veterinary Technology program via the pre-enrollment process. See the course catalog or a counselor for more information.Usually HeldMon Tue 8:00am–9:20am, Mon Tue 9:30am–11:35am 