Veterinary Parasitology

Honor Code

Students must abide by the Weatherford College Academic Honor Code (Honesty.) See college catalog.

Tasks

1. Proper use and care of a microscope. (C19, C20,F10, F11)
   1. Prepare microscope slide for observation.
   2. Select appropriate obective power.
   3. adjust lighting appropriately.
   4. Properly clean, transport, and store microscope.
2. Determine the proper laboratory test for diagnosis of common parasites.(C11,C12,C13,C18,F7,F10,F11)
   1. Describe appropriate use of fecal flotation, sedimentation and Baermann sedimentation and cellophane tape preparation.
   2. Provide examples of parasites diagnosed by each method.
   3. Compare and contrast methods of heartworm detection.
   4. Describe methods of detection of external parasites.
3. Describe proper collection of samples for diagnostic testing.(C11,C12,C13,F7,F10,F11,F12)
   1. Describe available collection methods.
   2. Describe criteria used to determine ideal collection method.
   3. Collect samples for in-class analysis.
4. Describe life cycles of internal and external parasites common to veterinary practice. (C11,C12,C13,F10,F11)
   1. Describe life cycles of common protozoa
   2. Describe life cycles of cestodes common in domestic animals.
   3. Describe life cycles of trematodes common in domestic animals.
   4. Describe life cycles of nematodes common in domestic animals.
5. Describe disease conditions caused by common internal and external parasites. (C11,C12,C13,F10.F11)
   1. Describe common symptoms of parasitic diseases.
   2. Describe diseases carried by common internal and external parasites.
   3. Describe zoonotic diseases related to animal parasites.
6. Identify common internal and external parasites. (C1,C3,C5,C10,C12,C18,C19,C20,F10,F11,F12)
   1. Identify, oocyst, ova, and larvae on fecal flotation.
   2. Identify common extern al parasites by gross and microscopic evaluation.
   3. Identify parasites grossly evident in fecal samples.
7. Describe treatment and prevention of disease due to internal and external parasites. (C11,C12,C13,F10.F11)
   1. Determine appropriate medications for elimintion or prevention of major forms of parasitism.
   2. Identify means of environmental control of parasites.
   3. Describe management practices used to decrease incidence of parasitism.

Competencies

1. Proper use and care of a microscope
2. Determine the proper laboratory test for diagnosis of common parasites.
3. Describe proper collection of samples for diagnostic testing.
4. Describe life cycle of internal and external parasites common in veterinary practice.
5. Describe disease conditions caused by common internal and external parasites.
6. Identify common internal and external parasites.
7. Describe treatment and prevention of disease due to internal and external parasites.