Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

VT203 Intro to Vet Specialties

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Covers advanced and special topics in veterinary technician training, with an emphasis on veterinary specialties. Includes electrocardiography, necropsy techniques, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Includes guest lecturers from a variety of veterinary and veterinary technician specialties, such as exotic animal medicine, surgery, anesthesia, imaging, and others. Includes investigating, researching, and reporting on topics of special interest. Prerequisite: Admission to Veterinary Technology program. (See course content and outcomes.)

Credits: 3

Class schedule definitions

Cost:

cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees

Books:

$0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)

Register:

use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register

Class types:

see more about class types

• In-person: classes take place at specific times and locations. Attendance in person is required.
• Online: classes do not have meeting times. Regular online interaction is required and there are weekly assignments.
• Remote: classes take place at specific times online. Students must be logged in during class meeting times.
• In-person and remote: classes meet both in-person and remotely. Attendance at both is required.
• In-person and online: classes meet in-person with additional online activities required.
• Remote and online: classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.