VT 109 Surgery & Anesthesia
This course gives students the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the tasks associated with induction and maintenance of anesthesia, as well as those specific to surgery. Through lecture, demonstration and lab exercises, students learn to monitor planes of anesthesia, correct physiologic imbalances, and prepare materials essential to surgery. Required: Admission to the Veterinary Assistant program.
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Perform anesthesia dose calculations. Explain the effects of anesthesia. Describe the sterilization methods for surgical instruments. Explain basic surgical techniques. Monitor anesthesia administration.