VTEC 1143 - Clinical Pathology 1 - Hematology and Chemistry

Course Description

Students acquire a solid theoretical and practical background in veterinary hematology and clinical chemistry tests. Students are introduced to the use and importance of manual haematological techniques utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of veterinary disease. Hands on opportunities are provided where students focus on accuracy, efficiency and safe laboratory procedures.

Learning outcomes

• Articulate basic veterinary hematology principles including formation of cell types.
• Create, stain, and microscopically examine blood films of multiple species.
• Demonstrate proper use and care of a microscope.
• Collect and prepare biological samples for submission to a laboratory.
• Recognize and explain abnormal morphologic and quantitative hematological conditions.
• Differentiate selected pathophysiologic states associated with the major body organs.
• Identify abnormal serum chemistry in the event of illness in different species.
• Perform quality control on hematological and serum chemistry equipment.
• Articulate the consequences of technical error to animal health and welfare in a laboratory setting.

Course topics

• Module 1: Introduction to Clinical Pathology
• Module 2: Haematopoiesis
• Module 3: Leukocyte Disorders
• Module 4: Erythrocytes
• Module 5: Anemia
• Module 6: Thrombocytes and Hemostasis
• Module 7: Hemostatic Disorders
• Module 8: Electrolytes, Acid/Base Balance, and Fluid Compartments
• Module 9: The Kidney and Renal Function
• Module 10: Proteins
• Module 11: Liver
• Module 12: Endocrine Disorders

Required text and materials

Note: Print versions of the textbooks are strongly recommended for all VTEC courses.

Students are responsible for purchasing the required materials on their own:

• Rosenfeld, A. J., & Dial, S. M. (2010). Clinical pathology for the veterinary team. Wiley.
  Type: Textbook: ISBN: 9780813810089 / 9780470960486

Note: This item can be purchased directly from the following VitalSource link.

• Valenciano, A. C., Cowell, R. L., Rizzi, T. E., & Tyler, R. D. (2014). Atlas of canine and feline peripheral blood smears. Elsevier.
  Type: Textbook: ISBN: 9780323044684 / 9780323172011

Note: This item can be purchased directly from the following VitalSource link.

Assessments

To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 60% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the final mandatory exam.

Prerequisites

VTEC 1713 and VTEC 1723 with a minimum grade of C

VTEC 1001

VTEC 1011

Exclusions

VTEC 1140

VTEC 2721