Veterinary Technology Emergencies and First Aid

This course is designed to teach the basic principles in emer- gency treatment of various animal species and incorporates actual management in a clinical environment. Topics may in- clude but are not limited to emergency information, equip- ment and drugs, initial examination, evaluation and treatment, shock, cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies, fluid therapy, blood collection and transfusion, emergency treatment of specific conditions, poisonings, and large animal emergencies.