1. Ms. Nelson, LVT

2. Canine and Feline Clinical Management.
Book: Common diseases of companion animals (Chapters will be outlined in PowerPoints)

3. Grading: based off weighted point system
Includes: Quizzes, test, assignments, 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(Tuesday-Thursday)
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:
Weeks 1-2: Pathology of infectious diseases
Week 3: Digestive System
 Weeks 4: Musculoskeletal System
 Weeks 5: Neurology
 Week 6: Diseases of the Eye
 Week 7-8: Cardiovascular System
 Mid-Term Exam

8. Second Term
 Week 9: Dermatological System
 Weeks 10: Reproductive System
 Week 11-12: Renal System
 Week 13-14: Endocrine Diseases
Week 15: Toxicology/Emergency Critical Care
 Week 16: Pathology of Disease/Necropsy
Perform a necropsy
Complete a necropsy report
*Necropsy lab is TBA
 Week 16: FINAL EXAM – will be comprehensive over 16 weeks on the last day of the term

9. 4 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