1. Ms. Nelson, LVT

2. Laboratory procedures Books:
McCurnin, Dennis and Bassert, Joanna, Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 8th Edition, W.B. Saunders, 2014, ISBN
Hendrix, Charles M., DVM, Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, 6th Edition, Mosby, 2015, ISBN

3. Grading: based off weighted point system
Includes: Quizzes, test, assignments, labs and professionalism
There will NOT be unannounced pop quizzes (Unless you give me a reason)
Pop quizzes can not be made up if missed

4. Missed scheduled tests will be made up either during the midterm or final exam. Makeup tests will be worth a maximum of 70%
Missed quizzes can NOT be made up
Late classwork/homework will not be accepted and will not be made up.
Homework due at start of class

5. Advisement available by appointment(Mon-Friday)
Tutoring available. See Ms. Melanie for details
Do not wait to get help. If you struggled last term, you should start thinking about getting into the tutoring program now.

6. No sleeping: 5-10 professional points deducted
No cell phones/Smart watches
Phones can be used for power points but ask me first
Absolutely no background talk
TREAT OTHERS WITH RESPECT!! You break this rule, you will get no warning. I will ask you to leave.
No food or beverages (other than water)
No bathroom breaks unless you can not wait (ask first)
If happens a lot you will have professional points deducted

7. Course outline:
Week 1&2
Laboratory Safety/Design and Introduction to the Microscope
Lab: Identify parts of the microscope, collect and view hair samples under magnification
Week 3&4
Parasitology/Fecal Sedimentation/Floatation
Lab 1: Collect skin scrapings and view under microscope
Lab 2: Collect fecal samples, set up a fecal sedimentation sample, set up a fecal floatation sample, centrifuge a fecal sample, and view under microscope.

8. Week 5&6
Hematology (Blood and its components), blood parasites, abnormalities seen in blood cells.
Lab 1: Practice making diagnostic blood smears
Lab 2: Make diagnostic blood smears, stain samples and view under microscope. Student should be able to identify blood cells as detailed in class lectures.
Week 7&8
Conclude Hematology/Anemia introduction
FINAL EXAM

9. 2 absences per term are allowed without grade deductions
Leaving class for greater than 15 minutes results in an absence
3 tardies = 1 absence
Greater than 15 minutes tardy = absence
Excused absences only apply if absent 3 or more consecutive days and present approved documentation. All other absences will be factored as one of the allowable for the semester.

10. Advisement requests or general questions can be emailed to me through my website.
Power points will be posted on my website:
me if you have concerns

11. Time in ICU:
As an ICU technician you are challenged everyday! You will have to make decisions quickly and at times, it can be very stressful and overwhelming. That being said, it can also be an amazing experience!

12. PATIENT BONDING

13. PUPPY LOVE

14. SURGERY RECOVERY

15. CRITICAL PATIENTS

16. CUDDLES
&
CATITUDE

17. BIG BABIES
BIG EMOTIONS

18. COMPASSION

19. SAVE LIVES ONE PAW AT A TIME