Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionVT 130 Advanced Veterinary Technology Units: 4 Hours: 54 hours LEC; 72 hours LAB Prerequisite: VT 120 with a grade 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. This course includes instruction in advanced veterinary technology concepts including abnormal hematology, erythropoiesis, bone marrow analysis, coagulation testing, clinical chemistry and serology, emergency/critical care, toxicology and nutrition. Emergency topics will include triage, cardiopulmonary arrest, ECG, shock, IV fluids and transfusion medicine, neonatal care, wound management, bandaging, splinting and casting techniques. Laboratory activities will allow students to develop skills such as fluid therapy and blood transfusion, cardiopulmonary resuscitation on dogs and cats, blood and urine collection techniques, performing ophthalmic tests and skin scraping, orogastric intubation, medication administration, and therapeutic grooming techniques. 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 HeldTue 8:30am–12:35pm 