VT202 Surgical Nursing

Covers the preparation and monitoring of surgical patients, surgical assisting, aseptic techniques, and pre- and post-operative patient care. Includes surgical instrument identification, methods of instrument sterilization, and the veterinary technician's role in special surgical procedures. Prerequisite: Admission to Veterinary Technology program. (See course content and outcomes.)

Credits: 4

Linked classes: linked classes allow you to schedule your lecture and lab independently. You must register for both CRNs at the same time.
CRNClass typeLocationDays & timeDatesSeats availableFacultyMore info
Lecture
Choose one of these classes.
12211In-personRock Creek BLDG7 138
Monday
from 9am to 12pm

From January 4 through March 15, 2027
Danielle DavisBooks for CRN 12211
Class details for CRN 12211
Fees: $6
Lecture/Lab
And also choose one of these classes.
12212In-personRock Creek BLDG7 138
To be announced
from 9am to 1:20pm

From January 4 through February 28, 2027
Danielle DavisBooks for CRN 12212
Class details for CRN 12212
Fees: $6
and In-personRock Creek BLDG7 138
Wednesday
from 9am to 1:50pm

From January 6 through February 24, 2027
and In-personRock Creek BLDG7 138
Friday
from 9 to 10:20am

From January 8 through February 26, 2027
12213In-personRock Creek BLDG7 138
Wednesday
from 9am to 1:50pm

From January 6 through March 17, 2027
Danielle DavisBooks for CRN 12213
Class details for CRN 12213
Fees: $6
and In-personRock Creek BLDG7 138
Wednesday
from 9am to 1:20pm

From January 6 through March 17, 2027
and In-personRock Creek BLDG7 138
Friday
from 9 to 10:20am

From January 8 through March 19, 2027
12731In-personRock Creek BLDG7 138
To be announced
from 9am to 1:20pm

From January 4 through March 20, 2027
Danielle DavisBooks for CRN 12731
Class details for CRN 12731
Fees: $6
and In-personRock Creek BLDG7 138
Wednesday
from 9am to 1:50pm

From January 6 through March 17, 2027
and In-personRock Creek BLDG7 138
Friday
from 9 to 10:20am

From January 8 through March 19, 2027
13980In-personRock Creek BLDG7 138
To be announced
from 9am to 1:50pm

From January 4 through March 14, 2027
Danielle DavisBooks for CRN 13980
Class details for CRN 13980
Fees: $6
and In-personRock Creek BLDG7 138
Friday
from 9 to 10:20am

From January 4 through March 14, 2027
and In-personRock Creek BLDG7 138
Wednesday
from 9am to 1:20pm

From January 4 through March 14, 2027
and In-personRock Creek BLDG7 138
Wednesday
from 9am to 1:50pm

From January 4 through March 14, 2027

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: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
  • Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
  • Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
  • In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
  • In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
  • Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.