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Veterinary Medical Terminology

Course ID: VET-3110BE
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Learn the language unique to the veterinary field - the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of animals - in this online course. You'll learn terminology and how to use it through a process that builds on commonly used parts of words. Each lesson builds on the foundation, with material and illustrations focusing on new parts of words and their definitions.

Course Objectives

gain more understanding of the medical language and definitions used in the veterinary field.

Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Ready, Set, Go

This lesson provides the basics of how medical terms are formed, analyzed, and defined.

Lesson 2 - Where, Why, and What?

Lesson 2 provides terms used in everyday dialogue regarding animal body systems, positioning of animals, and relationships between body parts.

Lesson 3 - Musculoskeletal System

In this lesson, you'll learn medical terminology related to the skeletal and muscular systems. Clinical terms, diagnostic tests, pathology, and procedures for both systems are described.

Lesson 4 - Head to Toe and What's in a Name?

This lesson consists of common terms for landmarks on an animal's body, as well as terms used in the animal industry to describe males and females of selected species, terms for their young, and for groups of their species.

Lesson 5 - Digestive System

In this lesson, you'll learn about the anatomy of the digestive system. Clinical terms related to this system, diagnostic tests, pathology, and procedures for the digestive system are described.

Lesson 6 - Urinary and Cardiovascular Systems

Lesson 6 explores the anatomy, clinical terms, diagnostic tests, pathology, and procedures of the urinary and cardiovascular systems. Clinical terms, diagnostic tests, pathology, and procedures for the urinary and cardiovascular systems are included.

Lesson 7 - Respiratory System

The structures of the respiratory system and the breathing process are described in this lesson. Clinical terms, diagnostic tests, pathology, and procedures for the respiratory system are included.

Lesson 8 - Integumentary and Endocrine Systems

Veterinary medical terms related to the integumentary and endocrine systems are explored in this lesson. Clinical terms, diagnostic tests, pathology, and procedures for the integumentary and endocrine systems are included.

Lesson 9 - Reproductive Systems

It's time to learn all about reproduction. The male and female reproductive systems, mating, pregnancy, and birth, as well as diagnostic tests, pathology, and procedures of the reproductive system, are the topics of this lesson.

Lesson 10 - Nervous System and Seeing and Hearing

Lesson 10 covers the nervous system and the functions and structures of the eyes and ears. Clinical terms, diagnostic tests, pathology, and procedures for the nervous system and eyes and ears are included.

Lesson 11 - Hematologic, Lymphatic, Immunologic, and Oncological Terminology

Three systems are described in this lesson: the hematologic, lymphatic, and immune systems. The specialty of oncology is also described in this lesson. Clinical terms, diagnostic tests, pathology, and procedures for the hematologic, lymphatic, and systems, as well as oncology terms, are included.

Lesson 12 - Physical Exams, Drugs, and Dissection

Finally, Lesson 12 relates to tests, procedures, and treatments used in the care of animals in the veterinary medical field.

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CEUs

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date.