VET218

Section Two will be divided into Pharmacology and Anesthesiology sections so that educational objectives can be more clearly delineated.  Following successful completion of this course, a student shall be able to:

Pharmacology:  (Program Outcome: C)

 1.     Recognize general types and classes of drugs

 2.     Label and package dispensed drugs correctly

 3.     Use weights and measures correctly

 4.     Calculate dosages

 5.     Store, safely handle and dispose of biologics and therapeutic agents, pesticides and hazardous wastes

 6.     Handle controlled substances properly

 7.     Prepare medications and reconstitute vaccines

 8.     Differentiate between abnormal and normal responses to medication

 9.     Use and explain appropriate routes and methods of drug and vaccine administration

10.    Differentiate prescription drugs from over-the-counter medications

Anesthesiology:  (Program Outcomes: D,F,O)

 1.     Calculate and administer preoperative medications (after appropriate pre-op patient assessment)

 2.     Induce and maintain (considering species variations) anesthesia using the following:

         a.      Intravenous anesthetics

         b.      Inhalant anesthesia

                  (1)     induction

                  (2)     endotracheal tube intubation

                  (3)     properly operate anesthetic machines

                  (4)     in- and out-of-circle vaporizers

                  (5)     rebreathing and non-rebreathing systems

                  (6)     induction chambers and mask induction

         c.      calculate and administer injectable analgesics/sedatives and anesthetics

 3.     Monitor patient under anesthesia

         a.      use esophageal stethoscope

         b.      recognize abnormal EKG and audible sounds

         c.      monitor signs and stages of various planes of anesthesia

         d.      recognize anesthetic emergencies

         e.      maintain anesthesia machine

         f.       properly scavenge waste and anesthetic gas to protect staff

 4.     Monitor anesthetic recovery and provide intensive post-operative support

 5.     Students should be able to articulate the positive and negative aspects of utilizing common pre/intra and post operative anesthetic drugs for various patients. They should be knowledgeable about adverse side effects and cases in which use is contraindicated.

 6.     Students must demonstrate the ability to keep controlled substance logs as defined by the DEA.