Current
Academic Calendar
2024/25
Academic Calendar 2024/25
Short Term Training
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English language proficiency requirements Students registering in post-secondary level courses (numbered 100 to 499) will be required to meet the requirements. Students in ELS or the University Foundations programs can register in those courses identified in the with lower levels of language proficiency. |
Please note that not all courses are offered every semester.
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Veterinary Business Fundamentals
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
This class gives you a working knowledge of how to be a receptionist in an often fast-paced environment. Basic telephone skills will be covered as well as working with common computer software found in the clinic for billing and record keeping.
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Veterinary Hospital Fundamentals
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
This class is a continuation and will focus more on the products commonly found in the hospital, basic animal nutrition, and basic grooming like shaving, cleaning ears, or trimming nails. We will touch on handling and animal restraint methods you will need to know. Other topics will include giving medications, filling prescriptions, and parasite control.
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Veterinary Surgical Fundamentals
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
This module covers aseptic techniques; surgical packs; instrument identification; gloving; aseptic prepping of the surgeon; anaesthetic machines and associated monitoring equipment; patient prep; pain control; biological samples for lab analysis; and handling, developing, and storing radiographs.
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Anatomy, Physiology, and Common Diseases
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
This module will cover basic anatomy and physiology of the digestive, circulatory, lymphatic, urinary, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems; senses; animal breeds such as cats, dogs, pocket pets, avian, and large animal issues; medical terminology; vaccination protocols; animal sexing; diseases and injuries; parasitic life cycles; zoonoses; common medical treatments; emergency triage; and alternative therapies for various diseases and/or injuries.
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Introduction to Veterinary Pharmaceuticals
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
This module will cover handling and dispensing of pharmaceuticals; nomenclature of common vet pharmaceutical products; classifications; indications; side effects; administration routes; pharmacy organization; inventory maintenance; dispersing protocols; mathematical calculations including addition, multiplication, division, percentage, ratio, math conversions using scientific notation and unit conversions; correctly calculated dosages; and treatment plans.
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Grooming
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to maintain a clean and aseptic clinical environment, the basic grooming skills necessary for a typical small animal practice, and the knowledge to recognize common dermatology and parasitology conditions and their treatments.
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Practicum
Prerequisite(s): STT VAA01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, and 09
Corequisite(s): None.
Pre- or corequisite(s): None.
A 120 hour supervised field-based activity through which participants can refine, integrate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the Veterinary Administrative Assistant certificate program.
Last updated: May 14, 2024