This course will deal with the basics of X-ray equipment, radiation physics, image recording, radiation protection, and radiation biology to enable the Animal Health technologist to aid the veterinarian in diagnosis and treatment, with safety and economy in mind. In this course, the student will team the normal reproductive events in the common domestic species. The student will study the normal anatomy and physiology of the male and female of each of these species including normal reproductive behaviour. On completing this course, the student will be able to ascertain the normal reproductive events and behaviour in an animal as well as the abnormal or problematic and what steps may have to be taken by a veterinarian or owner to correct a problem. In this course, the Animal Health Technology student will become acquainted with the techniques of specimen collection and assay methods used in the clinical pathology laboratory.
Lectures reinforce the physiology and chemistry necessary to understand why assays are performed.
The laboratory sessions allow the student to practice the skills used in assays. Quality control in the clinical pathology laboratory is stressed at all times. This course will prepare the student of Animal Health Technology to be able to understand the principles of aseptic technique, surgery suite and pack preparation and surgical assistance in all species. The student will become knowledgeable with the common anesthetic agents and anesthetic equipment in veterinary practice. They will learn how to monitor animals under anesthesia.