Sheridan Course Outlines

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Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 36.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2021
Prerequisites: (OADM70018 OADM70019 OADM70021)
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: OADM70020 Veterinary Lab Procedures

Program(s): Veterinary Office Admin
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20210118_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This is a course offered through OntarioLearn. Access to the course materials will be through OntarioLearn.com and you will be sent an email with your login details.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
The focus of this course is on veterinary pharmacology, the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of veterinary drugs, as well as the drugs most commonly used in veterinary medicine. Students develop the necessary vocabulary and understanding of pharmacology in order to work effectively within a veterinary hospital. The regulations which govern veterinary drugs as well as basic pharmacy skills will be covered.

Program Context

Veterinary Office Admin	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
This is a compulsory course within the Veterinary Office Administration Recognition of Achievement Program.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Describe the basic mechanism of action of the most commonly prescribed veterinary drugs.
Identify classifications for common drugs used in the veterinary pharmacy and their common features, uses, and side effects.
Describe and explain how government regulations impact pharmacy practice, common inventory practices, and how distribution factors affect veterinary pharmacies.
Explain the steps required to complete prescriptions under a veterinarians order.
Describe various body systems, their general physiology, and common diseases affecting those body systems.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: ONLINE

	Assignments (6x10%)	60.0%
	Final Exam	40.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

Assignments are a combination of written, multiple choice, and basic problem solving.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

Communication Skills - Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
Communication Skills - Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
Numeracy - Execute mathematical operations accurately.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills - Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
Information Management - Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
Information Management Skills - Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Other
Notes: This course is delivered through OntarioLearn at ontariolearn.com and is hosted by (Loyalist College) LO-HLTH8148.

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: Online
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):

	Type	Description
Required	Textbook	Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians, Boyce P. Wannamaker, Kathy Lockett Massey, Saunders Elsevier, 5th Edition, ISBN 978-032-318-6629, 2009, Minimum Technology Requirements: word processor

Applicable student group(s): Continuing and Professional Studies Students
Course Details:

Course topics include:

Routes of drug administration
Target organs
Drug distribution
Metabolism and elimination
Veterinary drug regulations
Antimicrobials
Anti-inflammatories and the veterinary drugs most commonly used in different body systems (gastro-intestinal, renal, hepatic, musculoskeletal as well as the special senses)
The basic math skills necessary to be able to fill a prescription under a veterinarians order will also be taught

Sheridan Policies

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Academic Integrity
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Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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