Course

by participating in class

by completing outside of class assignments

on written evaluations

you attend class regularly, arrive for class on time, and listen attentively during class

you define the primary causes of disease [genetic, degenerative, metabolic, neoplastic, infectious, toxic, traumatic)

you categorize diseases by primary cause [genetic, degenerative, metabolic, neoplastic, infectious, toxic, traumatic)

you submit an assignment detailing a specific animal disease

by participating in class

by completing outside of class assignments

on written evaluations

you attend class regularly, arrive for class on time, and listen attentively during class

you are aware of general disease processes

you can differentiate species-specific diseases

you prioritize common diseases within each species

by participating in class

by completing outside of class assignments

on written evaluations

you attend class regularly, arrive for class on time, and listen attentively during class

you identify pathognomonic signs of certain diseases

you categorize diseases that share common signs

by participating in class

by completing outside of class assignments

on written evaluations

you attend class regularly, arrive for class on time, and listen attentively during class

you identify management techniques utilized to prevent or control disease (e.g. - housing, diet, sanitation)

you describe the types of vaccine available in veterinary medicine

you recognize the type of vaccine available, the route of administration, handling requirements, and causes of vaccine failure

you identify common vaccine schedules for species commonly seen in veterinary practice

by participating in class

by completing outside of class assignments

on written evaluations

you attend class regularly, arrive for class on time, and listen attentively during class

you define terms as presented

you use appropriate veterinary medical terminology in the completion of assignments and written evaluations

by participating in class

by completing outside of class assignments

on written evaluations

you attend class regularly, arrive for class on time, and listen attentively during class

you discuss common diseases within rodent species in which we vaccinate; the vaccine type; vaccine schedule; vaccine route of administration; vaccine efficacy; possible side-effects of vaccine administration.

you discuss common diseases within rabbit species in which we vaccinate; the vaccine type; vaccine schedule; vaccine route of administration; vaccine efficacy; possible side-effects of vaccine administration.

you discuss common diseases within avian species in which we vaccinate; the vaccine type; vaccine schedule; vaccine route of administration; vaccine efficacy; possible side-effects of vaccine administration.

you discuss common diseases within companion animal species in which we vaccinate; the vaccine type; vaccine schedule; vaccine route of administration; vaccine efficacy; possible side-effects of vaccine administration.

you discuss common diseases within livestock species in which we vaccinate; the vaccine type; vaccine schedule; vaccine route of administration; vaccine efficacy; possible side-effects of vaccine administration.

by participating in class

by completing outside of class assignments

on written evaluations

you attend class regularly, arrive for class on time, and listen attentively during class

you place non-infectious diseases into etiologic categories

you recognize the multi-level etiology of non-infectious disease (e.g. - laminitis, hip dysplasia)

you recognize common toxological diseases as they pertain to specific species (e.g. - plants, salt, lead, rodenticides, monensin, chocolate, ethylene glycol, etc.)

you recognize common genetic diseases as they pertain to specific species (e.g. - hip dysplasia, cryptorchidism, cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy, HYPP, etc.)

you recognize common degenerative diseases as they pertain to specific species (e.g. - arthritis, kidney failure, congestive heart disease, blindness, etc.)

you recognize common neoplastic diseases as they pertain to specific species (e.g. - mast cells, hemangiosarcoma, malignant lymphoma, squamous cell carcinoma, osteosarcoma, melanoma, etc.)

you recognize common metabolic diseases as they pertain to specific species (e.g. - pancreatitis, milk fever, ketosis, heat stroke, etc.)

you recognize common endocrine diseases as they pertain to specific species (e.g. - diabetes, Cushing's, Addison's, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, etc.)

you recognize common traumatic diseases as they pertain to specific species (e.g. - HBC, cruciate ligament, lick granuloma, laceration, "proud flesh", down cow syndrome, fractures, blunt trauma, bite wounds, etc.)

by participating in class

by completing outside of class assignments

on written evaluations

you attend class regularly, arrive for class on time, and listen attentively during class

you evaluate clinical signs, etiology, transmission, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment options of common species-specific diseases for rodents

you evaluate clinical signs, etiology, transmission, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment options of common species-specific diseases for rabbits

you evaluate clinical signs, etiology, transmission, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment options of common species-specific diseases for avian species

you evaluate clinical signs, etiology, transmission, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment options of common species-specific diseases for companion animal species

you evaluate clinical signs, etiology, transmission, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment options of common species-specific diseases for livestock

you correlate diseases that occur across various species

you identify species-specific diseases which have zoonotic potential

by participating in class

by completing outside of class assignments

on written evaluations

you attend class regularly, arrive for class on time, and listen attentively during class

you determine references available that specify state and federal reportable diseases

you identify necessary forms to report state and federal reportable diseases

you determine the significance of a reportable disease