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Course · AL
Introduction to Veterinary Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Introduction to Veterinary Science is designed to familiarize students with the scope, content, and opportunities of the veterinary science profession. Topics include safety, animal welfare, veterinary calculations, animal breed identification, anatomy and physiology, animal health, and laws and regulations.
Identify safety precautions, procedures, and equipment used by veterinary personnel for handling animalsDiscuss the health risks of zoonotic diseases to humans and the historical significance of each diseaseDefine types of hazards common in the veterinary hospitalDetermine the appropriate safety precautions for a given scenario and how to locate important safety informationDescribe responsible animal ownership and managementDiscuss the relationship between animal rights and animal welfareApply mathematical skills in the field of veterinary science, including drug dosages, feed rations, conversionsDifferentiate among major animal breeds and the specific temperament and behavioral characteristics of each breedDescribe the body systems of vertebrate animals and the function of each systemDefine directional anatomical termsIdentify disease-prevention procedures that ensure animal healthDemonstrate clinical procedures for administering vaccinations and medicationsSummarize federal, state, and local laws that regulate policies