VET 122 : Vet Tech Emergencies & First Aid

This online course is designed to teach the basic principles in emergency treatment of various animal species and incorporates actual management in a clinical environment. Topics include emergency information, equipment and drugs, initial examination, evaluation and treatment, shock, cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies, fluid therapy, blood collection and transfusion, emergency treatment of specific conditions, poisonings. Upon course completion, the student should be able to administer first aid to animals needing immediate attention.