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This course explores Microsoft Office, Word and Excel. Topics covered in Microsoft Word include formatting text, styles, mail merge, protecting documents, macros, tables, auto correct, spell and grammar check, and table of contents. Topics covered in Microsoft Excel include functions in formula, headers and footers, conditional formatting, charts, IF statements, and protecting worksheets and workbooks.

SS4900 Developing and Managing a Career 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None

This course is intended as a study of career planning and management with a focus on portfolio production.

Emphasis is placed on assisting students to improve their marketability in the job market. Topics include self-assessment, interviewing skills, networking, completing employment applications, writing cover letters, resumes, and follow up letters, and the creation of a professional portfolio to showcase their knowledge, skills, and competencies for prospective employers. Online and social media applications and websites are also explored as a method for networking and seeking employment.

VA1000 Veterinary Practice Management 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None

In this introduction to the small animal hospital, students will explore the roles of the veterinary health-care team as well as the main organizations that play a part in veterinary medicine. This course will cover professional client communication skills, medical records, and general veterinary terminology. An overview of disinfection in the small animal clinic and universal safety precautions will be discussed and practiced. Students will learn about the procedures and emotional issues surrounding euthanasia in the small animal clinic.

VA1100 Small Animal Musculoskeletal and Circulatory Systems and Diseases

4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None

In this introduction to the small animal hospital, students will explore the roles of the veterinary health-care team as well as the main organizations that play a part in veterinary medicine. This course will cover professional client communication skills, medical records, and general veterinary terminology. An overview of disinfection in the small animal clinic and universal safety precautions will be discussed and practiced. Students will learn about the procedures and emotional issues surrounding euthanasia in the small animal clinic.

VA1120 Small Animal Cardiorespiratory and Nervous Systems and Diseases

4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None

In this course, students will learn the gross anatomy, function and terminology associated with the heart and lungs of both dogs and cats. Students will explore how the nervous system is organized. Upon completion of this section, students should be able to understand the most commonly encountered diseases of the cardiorespiratory and nervous systems in small animal medicine. Examples of topics include heart failure, murmurs and seizures in pets.

VA1130 Small Animal Digestive and Urogenital Systems and Diseases 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None

In this course, students will explore the gross anatomy, function and terminology of the organs that make up the digestive system in dogs and cats. This section will also discuss the signs and symptoms of the diseases of the digestive system in small animals. An overview of small animal reproductive cycles, anatomy, pregnancy and birth will be presented. Students will be introduced to the anatomy and function of the urinary systems, as well as the most common diseases pertaining to the kidneys and bladder of dogs and cats. Topics covered include vomiting, principles of birthing, and kidney failure in pets.

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VA1140 Small Animal Ophthalmic, Integumentary, and Dental Systems and Diseases

4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None

In this course, students will study the structure, function, terminology and common diseases of the small animal eye.

This lesson will also explore the structure and common diseases of the skin and ears of pets and will demonstrate the skin tests that veterinarians perform on a daily basis. An introduction to dental terminology and disease in dogs and cats will be discussed. Topics covered in this section include glaucoma, ear cleanings and dental charting.

VA1150 Small Animal Endocrinology and Oncology 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: None

This course will cover the most common cancers seen in small animals and the principles of chemotherapy in pets.

Students will learn about the most common endocrine diseases of dogs and cats and their respective treatments.

Examples of topics include diabetes, thyroid disorders and sarcomas.

VA1200 The Veterinary Exam Room and Preventative Care 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Corequisite: VA1000 Veterinary Practice Management

This course introduces students to the physical exam process and patient restraint. Students will explore the most important topics that a veterinary assistant may need to provide client education on, such as vaccines, heartworm preventatives nutrition and common behavioral issues in dogs and cats. Examples of topics include nail trimming, ear clearing and anal gland expression.

VA1300 Small Animal Nursing 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

Prerequisite: VA1000 Veterinary Practice Management, VA1200 Veterinary Exam Room and Preventative Care This course focuses on the essentials of nursing care that an assistant will provide to dogs and cats in the veterinary hospitals. Students will explore medication administration, injection techniques and venipuncture. Topics include emergency care, bandaging and fluid therapy in small animals.

VA1400 Small Animal Pharmacology and Toxicology 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: VA1000 Veterinary Practice Management

In this course, students will learn about common calculations, proper prescription labels and the most common categories of drugs dispensed from a small animal clinic. This section will also explore how to handle poisoning emergencies and the most common toxins encountered by dogs and cats. Topics include antibiotics, oral pain medications and chocolate toxicity.

VA1500 Veterinary Laboratory Procedures 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: VA1000 Veterinary Practice Management

On a typical day, a trained veterinary assistant will spend more time in the laboratory than the doctor. This course will examine how blood chemistries, CBCs and the urinalysis aid in assessing a pet’s health. Students will also review diagnostic testing of the skin and ears and blood smears. Identification and treatment of both internal and external parasites will be explore further in this section.

VA1600 Small Animal Radiology and Surgical Assisting .5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: VA1000 Veterinary Practice Management, VA1200 Veterinary Exam Room and Preventative Care This course will emphasize the safety, terminology and positioning in taking radiographs of dogs and cats. In the surgery room, topics such as aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation and monitoring of the surgical patient will be explored. Common surgical procedures and perioperative pain control will be addressed in this section.

VA1990 Veterinary Assistant Externship 6.0 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: Completion of all core (SS and VA prefix courses) in the Veterinary Assistant Certificate Program This course allows students to apply veterinary assisting knowledge and skills at a sponsoring veterinary office under the direction of a site supervisor. The course provides 180 hours of supervised work involving a variety of professional veterinary assisting skills and front office procedures.

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VNP101 Fundamentals of Nursing 18.0 Semester Credit Hours

Fundamentals of Nursing is designed to provide the beginning student with an introduction to basic nursing skills for direct patient care in nursing. Emphasis is placed upon the application of the nursing process utilized within the context of the Vocational Nursing scope of practice, the healthcare environment, critical thinking, the caring role and basic nursing skills and procedures including physical assessment. Also included is five (5) integrated hours of anatomy and physiology. Basic pharmacology is designed to provide the beginning student with thirty-five (35) hours of introduction to pharmacology principles and medication administration. At the successful completion of this term, the student is eligible to sit for the Nursing Assistant Certification Examination.

VNP102 Medical-Surgical Nursing Part A 18.0 Semester Credit Hours Surgical Nursing Part A is comprised of three integrated components: Anatomy & Physiology, Medical-Surgical Nursing and Pharmacology presented via individual body systems. It is designed to provide the student with a foundation in medical and surgical nursing. Topics include general care of patients having problems with pain, cancer, immobility, and fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Emphasis is placed upon care of patients with disorders of the skin, endocrine system, cardiovascular systems, blood and lymph systems and respiratory system, utilizing the nursing process as a unifying framework.

VNP103 Medical-Surgical Nursing Part B 18.0 Semester Credit Hours Medical Surgical Nursing Part B is a continuation of Medical-Surgical Nursing Part A and is comprised of three integrated components: Anatomy & Physiology, Medical-Surgical Nursing and Pharmacology presented via individual body systems. Emphasis is placed upon care of patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, eye and ear, gastrointestinal, urological and reproductive disorders, and AIDS-HIV, with the nursing process being the unifying framework for studies and patient care.

VNP104 Specialty Areas Nursing 18.0 Semester Credit Hours

Specialty Areas Nursing is designed to provide the senior nursing student with basic knowledge in various key areas. The components are: obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health, home health, hospice, rehabilitation, and to provide the core skills in leadership and supervision. In addition, career issues for the vocational nursing profession are discussed during preparation for professional practice.

WE1110 Welding Safety and Equipment 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: WE1210 Trades Math and Welding Details

In this course, students will be introduced to Basic Principles of Welding, to principles of Welding Safety and the basic welding equipment. The student will be exposed to the general safety considerations that apply to welding and metal cutting. Joint design and how to prepare metal joints for welding will be addressed.

Students will learn the types and use of shielded metal arc welding machines.

WE1210 Trades Math and Welding Details 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Co-requisite: WE1110 Welding Safety and Equipment

In this course students are exposed to the intricacies associated with Construction Math, blueprints and identifying and interpreting detailed drawings with regard to welding symbols, procedures, lines, fills, pipe breaks, object views, dimensioning, notes, and materials used. In addition, students will be introduced to the physical and mechanical characteristic a n d classifications of common ferrous and nonferrous metals as well as methods used in identifying each type.

WE1310 Basic Welding 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

Prerequisite: WE1110 Welding Safety and Equipment; WE1210 Trades Math and Welding Details

In this course students will be exposed to training on how Shielded Metal Arc Welding is executed. The students will prepare the welding area and the welding machine. The scratch and strike methods of striking an arc will be covered. Students will practice setting up welding equipment, striking an arc, and extinguishing an arc. Safety precautions and personal protective equipment will be reviewed and implemented throughout the course.

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WE1320 Cutting Procedures 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

Prerequisite: WE1110 Welding Safety and Equipment; WE1210 Trades Math and Welding Details

This course teaches the principles of oxyfuel, plasma arc, and carbon arc cutting. The students will learn safety and operating requirements for all three cutting procedures. Area preparation and equipment setup, care, and maintenance are also covered. Preheating, interpass temperature control, post heating procedures, weldment strength, ductility, and weld quality will also be covered throughout.

WE1340 Beads and Fillet Welds 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

Prerequisite: WE1110 Welding Safety and Equipment; WE1210 Trades Math and Welding Details

This course provides the foundations for proper creation of stringer, weave, and overlapping beads. Restarting and terminating beads will be addressed. Students will learn and practice fillet beads in the horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Safety precautions and personal protective equipment will be reviewed and implemented throughout the course.

WE1350 Groove Welds and Joint Fit 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

Prerequisite: WE1110 Welding Safety and Equipment; WE1210 Trades Math and Welding Details

This course focuses on job code specifications, using gauges to check joint fit-up, fitting up joints using pipe and plate fit-up tools, controlling distortion, and checking for misalignment and poor fit-up. Performing groove welds with backing in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using electrodes will also be discussed. Safety precautions and personal protective equipment will be reviewed and implemented throughout the course.

WE1410 Open V-Groove Welds I: Flat and Horizontal 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: WE1110 Welding Safety and Equipment; WE1210 Trades Math and Welding Details

This course teaches the student to prepare arc welding equipment and make welds on pads and open-root V-groove joints in the flat and horizontal positions using electrodes. Safety precautions and procedures and use personal protection equipment will be emphasized and practiced throughout the course.

WE1420 Open V-Groove Welds II: Vertical and Overhead 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: WE1110 Welding Safety and Equipment; WE1210 Trades Math and Welding Details

This course teaches the student to prepare arc welding equipment and make welds on pads and open-root V-groove joints in the vertical and overhead positions using electrodes. Safety precautions and procedures and use of personal protection equipment will be emphasized and practiced throughout the course.

WE1430 Open-Root V-Groove Pipe Welds 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

Prerequisite: WE1110 Welding Safety and Equipment; WE1210 Trades Math and Welding Details

This course provides students with an understanding of how to prepare shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment for root V-groove pipe welds. In addition, students will be given instruction on how to make open-root V-groove pipe welds in all positions using SMAW equipment. Safety precautions and procedures and use of personal protection equipment will be emphasized and practiced throughout the course.

WE1510 Gas Metal Arc Welding 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

Prerequisite: WE1110 Welding Safety and Equipment; WE1210 Trades Math and Welding Details

This course teaches the student to prepare arc welding equipment and make welds on pads and open-root V-groove joints in the vertical and overhead positions using electrodes. Safety precautions and procedures and use of personal protection equipment will be emphasized and practiced throughout the course.

WE1520 Flux-Cored Arc Welding 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

Prerequisite: WE1110 Welding Safety and Equipment; WE1210 Trades Math and Welding Details

In this course students are presented with an overview of the equipment required for flux-cored arc welding. Topics include safety practices, power sources, equipment setup, and filler metals. Students will also learn how to make fillet and open V-groove welds on carbon steel plate using flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) in all positions. Safety precautions and procedures and use of personal protection equipment will be emphasized and practiced throughout the course.

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WE1530 Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Pipe 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours Prerequisite: WE1110 Welding Safety and Equipment; WE1210 Trades Math and Welding Details

This course provides students with an understanding of how to prepare shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment for root V-groove pipe welds. In addition, students will be given instruction on how to make open-root V-groove pipe welds in all positions using SMAW equipment. Safety precautions and procedures and use of personal protection equipment will be emphasized and practiced throughout the course.

WE1540 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

Prerequisite: WE1110 Welding Safety and Equipment; WE1210 Trades Math and Welding Details

This course provides an overview of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Topics include welding safety, power sources, electrodes, equipment, GTAW torches, filler metals, and equipment setup. Primary focus involves lessons on the creating of fillet and V-groove welds on carbon steel plate coupons in all welding positions.

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