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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
VETT 52 | Title:
SML ANM REC/TRANS CONTRL |
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| Full Title:
Small Animal Disease Recognition and Transmission Control |
| Last Reviewed:12/9/2019 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
ANHLT 52
Catalog Description:
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This class will focus on the diseases of companion animal species (feline and canine). This class will include disease recognition as well as transmission control, hospital sanitation and sterilization procedures. A special emphasis will be placed on zoonoses awareness and protection. Microbiology of bacterial, viral, and fungal infections will be covered including relevance to chemical disinfectant handling.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of ANHLT 50 and Eligibility for ENGL 100 OR EMLS 100 (formerly ESL 100) or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This class will focus on the diseases of companion animal species (feline and canine). This class will include disease recognition as well as transmission control, hospital sanitation and sterilization procedures. A special emphasis will be placed on zoonoses awareness and protection. Microbiology of bacterial, viral, and fungal infections will be covered including relevance to chemical disinfectant handling.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of ANHLT 50 and Eligibility for ENGL 100 OR EMLS 100 (formerly ESL 100) or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 1999 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Identify and explain the basic pathophysiology of the common diseases of domestic animals
including zoonotic disease.
2. Identify common ecto- and endoparasites of domestic animals and explain the clinical
significance of each regarding veterinary patients.
3. Recognize routes and risk factors for transmission of disease and describe appropriate means
of disinfection.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Identify common bacterial, viral, fungal and protozoal diseases that affect small companion
animals.
2. Discuss common diagnostic tests and how they are used to detect infectious disease.
3. Explain routes of disease transmission and means to prevent spread of disease.
4. Identify common types of pathogenic organisms and explain the differences between these
organisms.
5. Define control methods of common bacterial, viral, fungal and protozoal diseases.
6. Identify potential zoonotic disease situations and means to prevent the spread of disease
between animals and people.
7. Evaluate different disinfectants and sanitation procedures for effectiveness.
Topics and Scope
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I. Zoonotic Diseases
A. Common causative agents
B. Clinical Signs
C. Transmission
D. Prevention and disinfection
II. Common Diseases by Organ System
A. Alimentary
1. Including pancreatitis and hepatic lipidosis
2. Causes and differentiation of emesis, regurgitation, retching and dysphagia
B. Aural: Including fungal, bacterial and mite otitis
C. Cardiovascular: Including mitral valve disease and dilated cardiomyopathy
D. Integumentary: Including alopecia, allergic dermatitis, ringworm, and dermal neoplasias
E. Endocrine: Including thyroid disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Cushings and Addisons
F. Hematopoietic: Including Lymphoma and anemias
G. Musculoskeletal: Including cruciate disease and lactating patellas
H. Nervous: Including seizures and intervertebral disk disease
I. Reproductive
J. Respiratory
K. Urinary: Including Chronic Renal Failure and Cystitis
III. Veterinary Bacteriology
A. Common disease causing bacteria: Including Bordetella, Leptospirosis, Lyme disease
B. Microbiology and diagnostics
C. Clinical Signs
D. Treatment and Prevention
IV. Veterinary Virology
A. Common disease causing viruses
1. Parvovirus, Distemper, Parainfluenza, Canine Influenza
2. Calicivirus, Rhinotracheitis, Feline Leukemia Virus, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus,
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
B. Microbiology and diagnostics
C. Clinical Signs
D. Treatment and Prevention
V. Veterinary Parasitology
A. Common Endoparasites: Including heart worm disease, protozoal disease and enteric
helminths
B. Common Ectoparasites: Including fleas, ticks and mites
C. Clinical signs
D. Diagnosis
E. Treatment and control
VI. Other Veterinary Pathogens
A. Common fungal disease
B. Common prion disease
VII. Veterinary Toxicology
A. Common toxins
B. Decontamination protocols
C. Clinical Signs and Treatment
VIII. Vaccination
A. Basic Immune System Function
B. Vaccine technologies
C. Vaccine administration
D. Typical vaccine protocols
IX. Sanitation Evaluation
A. Chemical options
B. Appropriate choice
C. Disposal of materials
Assignments:
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1. Reading in texts and handouts (approx 30 pages per week)
2. Reading, summarizing, and answering questions regarding case studies or veterinary research
papers
3. In-class activities including mock disease outbreaks, disease characteristic recognition, and
mock patient assessment
4. Presentations on specific veterinary diseases
5. Term project regarding zoonotic disease
6. Quizzes (up to every week), midterm(s) (1 or 2), final examination
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
10 - 30% |
| Research paper summaries and term project | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
10 - 30% |
| Case studies and in-class activities | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
10 - 30% |
| Disease presentations | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
50 - 70% |
| Quizze), midterm examination(s), and final exams: multiple choice, true/false, matching items, completion, identification, case study comprehension | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 0% |
| None | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians. 9th ed. Bassert, Joanna and Beal, Angela and Samples, Oreta. Saunders. 2017
Common Diseases of Companion Animals. 4th ed. Summers, Alleice. Mosby. 2019
Merck Veterinary Manual. 11th ed. Aiello, Susan and Moses, Michael. Merck. 2016
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