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An overview of causes and consequences of substance related and addictive disorders, the major drug classifications and the counselor's code of ethics. Integrated with college credit DAAC-1319.
Survey feeding, common management practices, and care of canines and felines in a clinical setting. Review of common diseases of canines and felines encountered in the practice of veterinary medicine. Prerequisites: VTHT 1001-Introduction to Veterinary Technology, VTHT 1013-Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, VTHT 1009-Veterinary Nutrition, VTHT 1049-Veterinary Pharmacology, or instructor approval.
In-depth study of hematology and blood chemistries with emphasis on lab procedures. Prerequisites: VTHT 1001-Introduction to Veterinary Technology, VTHT 1013-Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, VTHT 1009-Veterinary Nutrition, VTHT 1049-Veterinary Pharmacology, or instructor approval.
Survey of veterinary medicine, including veterinary-related careers, safety in the Veterinary workplace, the human-companion animal bond, animal restraint, client relations, and basic medical terminology. This online course is a prerequisite to entering the Veterinary Clinical Assistant program. The student program application process must be completed in full before students may register for Semester I courses.
This class consists of 40 hours of clinical skills practice in a facility and 8hrs of prep time for the State Examination. The prep time will be done in the Skills Lab. The times/days of clinical hours will be discussed at the beginning of the class. The clinical times will be planned according to the availability of the facility and the clinical instructors schedule. This skills training provides the opportunity to practice skills learned in the classroom and skills lab, on the residents of an approved facility, and also provides an opportunity to meet with the Human Resources Department at the facility, to discuss job placement when State Certified.
After successful completion of NURA 1001 and NURA 1060 the student will be eligible to apply for the State Examination. On passing the exam the student will receive Certification as a Nurse Aide in the State of Texas.
Information will be given in class on how to facilitate the process of applying to test.
The State test is given in 2 parts, Written and Skills. Combined the cost is $104.50. If a student requires special accommodation to test, this information must be discussed with the class Instructor at the beginning of the first class.
An original Social Security Card or ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) and a Picture ID must be shown to the Examiner on test day prior to approval to test.
IT IS NECESSARY TO HAVE YOUR NAME SPELLED EXACTLY THE SAME ON THESE 2 DOCUMENTS.
In-depth application of surgical, obstetrical, and anesthesia techniques including identification and use of instruments and equipment. Prerequisites: VTHT 1001-Introduction to Veterinary Technology, VTHT 1013-Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, VTHT 1009-Veterinary Nutrition, VTHT 1049-Veterinary Pharmacology, or instructor approval.
