AGV 166 - Veterinary Nursing Care

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

1. Execute common diagnostic procedures
   1. Perform a manual blood pressure evaluation
   2. Demonstrate a pulse oximetry reading
2. Administer medications to canine and feline patients
   1. Deliver IV injections
   2. Perform SQ injections
   3. Demonstrate IM injections
   4. Apply a topical medication
   5. Give an oral solid medication
3. Summarize nursing care of wounds
   1. Explain development of a wound
   2. Describe proper medicants and dressings for bandaging and splints
   3. Discuss with owner proper aftercare for wounds and bandages
4. Outline proper handling of recumbent patients
   1. Discuss prevention and treatment of decubitus ulcers
   2. Define care of recumbent patients at home
   3. Explain key client education points for care of recumbent patients
5. Evaluate fluid dynamics in the animal
   1. Determine levels of hydration
   2. Perform cephalic and saphenous IV catheterization
   3. Demonstrate administration of fluids and blood products according to protocol
   4. Assess treatment responses
6. Perform routine venipuncture techniques
   1. Prepare a sample using a syringe or vacutainer for sample collection
   2. Explain how to find and palpate the jugular, cephalic, and saphenous vein for sample collection

 
Competencies Revised Date: AY2023