California Community Colleges System Courses

LARGE ANIMAL SKILLS LABORATORY

Third in a series of courses on animal care and handling. Focus on large animal species evaluation and nursing care. Physical examination, common procedures, and specialized equipment. Restraint, beha

• California Community Colleges System
• 36 hours
• Paid Course

CLINICAL PATHOLOGY METHODS

Fundamental studies of laboratory techniques and procedures involved in evaluating veterinary clinical samples. Students will build on their nursing skills as well as their knowledge in anatomy and ph

• California Community Colleges System
• 84 hours
• Paid Course

PHARMACOLOGY FOR VETERINARY NURSES

Introduction to the basic principles of veterinary pharmacology. Preparation and dispensing of medications. Overview of the actions and interactions of the major classes of drugs, with emphasis on com

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

ANESTHESIOLOGY FOR TECHNICIANS

Principles and practice of veterinary anesthesia for the veterinary technician. Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous systems relevant to anesthesia. Pharmacology, ind

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

VETERINARY ANESTHESIA LABORATORY

The veterinary technician's role in patient assessment, preparation, induction, monitoring, maintenance, and recovery of anesthesia. Includes sedation, analgesia, general anesthesia, and local anesthe

• California Community Colleges System
• 108 hours
• Paid Course

VETERINARY EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE

Theoretical and practical aspects of assisting the veterinarian in the management of medical and traumatic emergencies, with an emphasis on comprehensive nursing of critical patients. Recognition and

• California Community Colleges System
• 72 hours
• Paid Course

LABORATORY ANIMAL NURSING

Study of the husbandry, management, and nursing care of rabbits and rodents kept as both research and companion animals. Orientation to the humane and ethical use of animals in research. Discussion of

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP I

First in the series of structured off-campus clinical experiences in licensed veterinary facilities, which serve to instruct students in practical, hands-on, clinical skills encompassing all aspects o

• California Community Colleges System
• Paid Course

CLINICAL INTERNSHIP I

Off-campus practical clinical work experience in veterinary facilities supervised by licensed veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians. Integration into a veterinary health care team and ex

• California Community Colleges System
• Paid Course

CLINICAL INTERNSHIP II

Continuation of V T 89, off-campus practical clinical work experience in veterinary facilities supervised by licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Students begin to follow directions from

• California Community Colleges System
• Paid Course

CLINICAL INTERNSHIP III

Continuation of V T 91, off-campus practical clinical preceptorships in veterinary facilities supervised by licensed veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians. Practical application of previ

• California Community Colleges System
• Paid Course

CLINICAL INTERNSHIP IV

Last in the series of clinical preceptorship courses providing practical clinical work experience in off-campus veterinary facilities supervised by licensed veterinarians and registered veterinary tec

• California Community Colleges System
• Paid Course

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN PROFICIENCY

Review of AVMA domains in preparation for the Veterinary Technician National Examination. Students will review the topics presented in the program and work with instructors to create an individual stu

• California Community Colleges System
• 24 hours
• Paid Course

WOMEN IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Examination and analysis of the historical roles of women globally and the impact and influence of these historical developments on modern society internationally and domestically.

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course

PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN: SEX & GENDER DIFFERENCES

A survey of gender issues based upon psychological and sociological theories and research. The course will provide an examination of sex and gender differences from an interdisciplinary and multi-cult

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• Paid Course