Clinical Pathology 2

Perform urinalysis, cytological and basic microbiological techniques; and utilize diagnostic equipment. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Analyze a urine specimen
   1. Describe different methods of urine collection.
   2. Demonstrate how to perform a urine sedimentation analysis.
   3. Demonstrate how to perform a urine analysis by dipstick methods.
   4. Correlate the results of a urinalysis with disease processes in an animal.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of cytology by performing the following.
   1. Perform a direct smear and stain.
   2. Perform a needle aspirate.
   3. Differentiate between the basic characteristic of normal cells and neoplastic cells.
   4. Distinguish the phases of the canine estrus cycle by identification of vaginal cell types.
   5. Identify the basic characteristics of animal semen.
   6. Differentiate between normal and abnormal sperm.
3. Culture and identify common veterinary microorganisms
   1. Perform a gram stain.
   2. Perform a bacterial culture and sensitivity test.
   3. Interpret the results pf a culture and sensitivity test
   4. Differentiate between rods, cocci, spirochetes, yeast and fungi by microscopy.

Student Responsibilities:

•             Each student will spend at least 7 hours per week studying course materials.

•             Students will arrive on time to all lecture and lab periods and will remain until the lecture and lab sections are over.

•             Students are expected to attend all lectures and labs. Exceptions will be made for illness and family emergencies at the instructor’s discretion, providing the student has called to advise Angela Culp LVT of the expected absence. Any absence not approved by Angela Culp LVT will be considered unexcused. More than 5 absences, regardless of reason, will result in the student receiving a failing grade in the class. Please note: no student will enter the classroom once the door has been closed. Therefore, a late arrival will constitute an absence. Similarly, a departure from lab, prior to class being excused, will be considered an absence

•             Make-up exams will be given, upon request by the student, on the first day of return to class. Note: It is the student’s responsibility to request the make-up. Only one make-up will be allowed per semester.

•             Assignments will not be accepted after the due date.

•             Any missed laboratory must be made up by student arrangement

•             Students must turn off all telecommunication devices upon arrival to class a place them in a purse or backpack; setting a phone on vibrate does not constitute turning it off.

•             Any student discovered with a cell phone in use during any examination will automatically receive a zero on that exam and may be dropped from the class. No exceptions.

•             Reading assignments are to be completed before the subsequent lecture or laboratory period.

•             No food or drink is allowed in any lab.