VET215

1.      Understand and apply critical components of the physical examination. Appreciate the problem-solving approach to animal medicine and disease including: diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention.  Discuss the minimum data base concept as it applies to the workup of cases.  (Program Outcomes: P,D)

2.      Understand the administration of therapy to poisoned and otherwise traumatized animals.  (Program Outcome: P)

3.      Acquire knowledge about the principles of toxicology.  (Program Outcome: P)

4.      Develop a thorough understanding of common zoonotic diseases:  types, modes of transmission, prevention and the education of clients.  (Program Outcomes: M,P)

5.      Develop a knowledge base about the various diseases of small and large animal species organized around the pathophysiology of body systems.  Understand clinical signs, epidemiology, diagnosis, therapy and prevention of common diseases.  (Program Outcomes: D,G,M,P)

6.      Develop a thorough understanding and be able to discourse with clients regarding the general principles of preventative medicine.  Articulate more specific details of preventative medicine protocols as related to common diseases.  (Program Outcomes: D,G,M,P)