ATE 2639L - Animal Lab Procedures Lab II

School of Veterinary Technology

Credit(s): 2
Contact Hours: 92
Effective Term Spring 2016 (510)

Requisites

Prerequisite ATE 2638L with a minimum grade of C and
Pre- or Co-requisite ATE 2639 with a minimum grade of C

Course Description

This course provides experience in the clinical application of the techniques discussed in Animal Laboratory Procedures II in the areas of immunology, clinical chemistry, cytology, veterinary microbiology, coagulation testing, and abnormal and comparative hematology.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will demonstrate specific laboratory procedures by:
    1. performing a variety of blood chemistry tests and quality control procedures with proficiency.
    2. performing routine in-house immunologic diagnostic testing.
    3. identifying blood parasites.
    4. employing proper techniques to perform complete coagulation profiles.
    5. employing proper techniques to collect, prepare, and stain cytologic samples.
    6. identifying cytologic characteristics of body fluids and effusions, lymph node aspirates, and reproductive cytology.
    7. properly preparing, handling, and submitting appropriate samples for diagnostic analysis in order to ensure maximum accuracy of results.
  2. The student will demonstrate the function of electronic hematology machines as well as performing all manual counts for a complete blood count by:
    1. preparing samples for electronic hematology machines and manual count techniques.
    2. performing the tasks necessary for electronic hematology machines to produce accurate output.
    3. applying correct techniques to produce accurate manual count results on normal, abnormal, and comparative hematology specimens.
    4. evaluating leukocyte differentials - normal vs. abnormal.
  3. The student will demonstrate methods of collecting, staining, and culturing microorganisms by:
    1. using appropriate techniques to collect and prepare samples for bacteriological and dermatophyte cultures.
    2. applying correct techniques for performing of microbiologic procedures, including microscopic observations.
    3. identifying common microorganisms of veterinary importance according to their growth habits, nutritional requirements, staining reactions, and biochemical reaction.
    4. using established safety procedures for handling and disposal of microorganisms.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

DBT 11/85 Revised 3/86 DBT 2/16/93 Effective Session 19923 3 YR C&I Review 92-93 DBT 1/24/95 Effective Session 19951 C&I 10/13/99, DBT 11/16/99, effective 20001. C&I 10/28/03, BOT 12/16/03, effective 20041. C&I Approval: 10/23/2007, BOT Approval: 12/17/2007, Effective Term: Fall 2008 (400).
C&I Approval: 04/24/2015, BOT Approval: 06/16/2015, Effective Term: Spring 2016 (510)

Related Programs

  1. Veterinary Technology (VETTC-AS) (640) (Active)