Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/28/06
ANH210 20064-99999	LEC LAB	2 Credit(s) 0 Credit(s)	2 Period(s) 2 Period(s)
Animal Nursing
Instruction in and hands-on application of techniques of veterinary nursing care, patient assessment, equipment operation, diagnostic sample collection, and medical treatment. Physical examination, clinical nutrition, and reproductive management of the dog and cat. Operation of E.C.G. and anesthetic machine. Fluid therapy, wound therapy, and bandaging. Surgical instruments and packs. Common diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on animals. Prerequisites: (ANS112, ANH205, and admission to the Veterinary Technology/Animal Health program) or permission of instructor.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
ANH210   20064-99999	Animal Nursing

1.	Perform complete physical examinations and clinical assessments of a variety of animal species. (I)
2.	Apply principles of metabolism and nutrition to the development of feeding programs for healthy and diseased dogs, cats, and selected laboratory and exotic animals. (II)
3.	Describe the management of reproduction and common clinical reproductive disorders in the dog and cat. (III)
4.	Identify the components and basic functions of common veterinary clinical equipment. (IV)
5.	Perform venipuncture and catheterization of peripheral veins in a variety of animal species. (V)
6.	Explain the principles of fluid therapy, and demonstrate proper techniques of fluid administration to animals. (VI)
7.	Describe the processes of inflammation and wound healing, and demonstrate the principles and techniques of wound therapy, bandaging, and splinting. (VII, VIII)
8.	Identify and properly handle and maintain common surgical instruments, and demonstrate the preparation of surgical packs. (IX)
9.	Compare and contrast the purposes and properties of various suture materials, needles, and suture patterns. (X)
10.	Perform various common diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on live domestic animals. (XI, XII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
ANH210   20064-99999	Animal Nursing

I. Physical Examination and Clinical Assessment A. Obtaining the medical history B. Sex determination C. General techniques of systematic physical examination D. The Problem-Oriented Veterinary Medical Record 1. Master problem list 2. Progress notes: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan (S.O.A.P.) E. Normal values of physical examination parameters 1. Species variations 2. Individual variations II. Feeding Programs and Clinical Nutrition A. Evaluation of commercial pet foods and their labels B. Principles of life stage nutrition and feeding management C. Common feeding practices for healthy dogs, cats, and selected laboratory and exotic animals D. Common nutritional errors, excesses, and deficiencies E. Clinical nutrition 1. Prescription and therapeutic diets and food supplements 2. Feeding programs for disease states III. Reproduction and Reproductive Disorders in the Dog and Cat A. Canine 1. Normal estrous cycle and reproductive behavior 2. Breeding methods and pregnancy diagnosis 3. Normal parturition and lactation B. Feline 1. Normal estrous cycle and reproductive behavior 2. Breeding methods and pregnancy diagnosis 3. Normal parturition and lactation C. Recognition and management of common reproductive disorders D. Nursing care of newborns and orphans IV. Components, Functions, and Care of clinical equipment A. Electrocardiograph (E.C.G.) 1. Recording and recognizing the normal E.C.G. 2. Troubleshooting and artifacts B. Radiographic equipment 1. X-ray machine, film, cassettes, protective equipment 2. Fundamental radiation safety C. Anesthetic equipment 1. Anesthetic machines and circuits 2. Monitoring equipment V. Venipuncture and Intravenous Catheterization A. Blood collection and intravenous injections B. Intravenous catheter placement and maintenance VI. Fluid Therapy A. Calculation of fluid requirements B. Types of fluids C. Administration of fluid therapy 1. Oral 2. Subcutaneous 3. Intravenous 4. Intraperitoneal 5. Administration equipment VII. Inflammation and Wound Healing A. Normal processes B. Factors affecting wound healing VIII. Wound Therapy, Bandaging, and Splinting A. Principles and techniques of wound therapy 1. Hemostasis and first aid 2. Lavage and debridement 3. Wound dressings B. Principles of bandaging and splinting 1. Bandage and splint materials 2. Bandaging and splinting techniques 3. Bandage and splint maintenance and removal IX. Surgical Instruments and Packs A. Identification and handling of surgical instruments B. Cleaning and maintenance of surgical instruments C. Preparation and autoclave sterilization of surgical packs X. Suture Materials and Patterns A. Comparative properties and clinical uses of suture materials and needles B. Common suture patterns and suture removal XI. Common Diagnostic Procedures A. Ophthalmic B. Otic C. Dermatologic D. Urine collection 1. Urethral catheterization 2. Cystocentesis E. Fine needle aspiration F. Abdominocentesis and thoracocentesis XII. Common Therapeutic Procedures A. Ophthalmic B. Otic C. Clipping, bathing, and dipping D. Nail, claw, and hoof care and trimming E. Avian beak and feather care F. Anal sac expression G. Enema H. Gastric intubation and lavage I. Rabbit teeth clipping J. Dental prophylaxis

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