AAL 3010 - Pharmacology and Euthanasia
Clock Hours: 26
Delivery Mode
on-ground
Course Description:
Studies drugs and other substances used in veterinary medicine. Emphasizes drug usage, client education, measurement, administration, inventory and safe storage. Also covers humane endpoints of animals. Entails what methods are acceptable, acceptable with conditions or unacceptable.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
- Classification of drugs
- Major groups
- Mode of action
- Chemical name, trade, generic names
- Filling drug prescriptions
- Record in medical record
- Interpret written prescription
- Explain proper admin to owner
- Calculate drug dosage
- Handle Controlled substances
- Prepare medications
- Differentiate between abnormal and normal response to medication
- Explain appropriate routes and methods of drug administration
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