AG V75 — Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology, and Laboratory Procedures
This course will cover the basic clinical laboratory skills needed by Registered Veterinary Technicians. The course provides students with an introduction to the clinical examination of blood, urine, feces, dermal, and other commonly analyzed samples found in the veterinary field. Topics include: the safe and proper collection of diverse samples, the safe and proper handling of samples, the various methods of sample analysis, and the significance of normal and abnormal results. Emphasis will be placed on the areas of parasitology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, and hematology. Additionally, the identification, life cycle, and clinical importance of various parasites are discussed. Students will also gain hands-on experience in restraining animals for specimen collection procedures and in performing laboratory analyses.