Course Description

97-401 Animal Nursing II W(3-4) [0.50]

A continuation of 97-301, concerned with practical animal nursing relative to basic needs of the animal. Students learn about general patient management, including the importance of history-making, medical records, the physical exam, patient handling, fluid therapy and hospital care. Common diseases and conditions are also discussed. Students are required to care for healthy large and small animals, maintain a hospital area and assign animal use in the teaching program. Students also visit small, large, equine and referral practices to observe and participate in the practical aspects of veterinary technology.

Prerequisites: 97-301

Location: Ridgetown

Course Profile

1998-99 Associate Diploma Calendar

Last revised: March 17, 1998. Contact: sdorr@registrar.uoguelph.ca.