VTMED 5703

Veterinary Practice: Communication Skills (Foundation Course VIIc)

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

This lecture-based course introduces students to medical record keeping and to the communication skills and techniques necessary for effective communication with clients, professional colleagues, and co-workers. In addition, students participate in communication exercises working with actors (simulated clients).The laboratory portion of the course includes clinical skills labs in which students are introduced to basic procedures including IV, SQ and IM injection performed on small animals, cows, and horses.

When Offered Spring.

Fees Course fee: for course guide.
Permission Note Enrollment limited to: first-year veterinary students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: VTMED 5702.

Comments Live animals used in course instruction.

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