Join Assistant Director of Veterinary Nursing, Josh Clark, as he introduces "Intro to Vet Nursing" at Purdue University. In this course, you'll delve into veterinary technology and understand the role of a veterinary technician. You'll navigate through terminology used in this field, including acronyms, abbreviations, and animal nomenclature. Explore the profession's history, titles, laws, ethics, and responsibilities. Additionally, you'll understand emotional challenges and occupational hazards of being a vet tech. The course is structured into eight modules, with auxiliary learning materials and practice assessments. It's important to note each module comes with suggested due dates and two proctored exams via Brightspace. Required textbook for the course is "Quick Medical Terminology" fifth edition by Steiner and Cats.
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