CHERRYPICKERFoothill College
V T 85
VETERINARY EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE · 4 units
Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
Theoretical and practical aspects of assisting the veterinarian in the management of medical and traumatic emergencies, with an emphasis on comprehensive nursing of critical patients. Recognition and assessment of cardiovascular shock, respiratory crisis, gastrointestinal emergency, and musculoskeletal trauma. Principles and techniques of fluid therapy and administration of emergency drugs. Application of treatment protocols for shock, cardiopulmonary arrest, gastrointestinal crisis, wounds and fractures, toxicoses, and various common emergencies. Explanation of the maintenance of emergency medical equipment and supplies. Intended for students in the Veterinary Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:00 PM UTCV T 85VETERINARY EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CAREOpen2 sections · 6 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 20698 · 01Open · 4
- CRN 20699 · 02Open · 2
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
V T 61PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF ANIMAL DISEASECatalog wording: “V T 61.”
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