VTMED 6328

Veterinary Clinical Toxicology

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

Provides veterinary students with a solid introduction to concepts and principles of toxicology and how they are applied in the clinical setting. Students learn about specific common toxicants, clinical signs in affected animals, and treatment protocols for the toxicants in question. Students also gain an understanding of the clinical approach to suspected or unknown toxicoses, sample collection and handling, and resources available for clinical toxicologic problems. The course is conducted with three one-hour lectures per week and one hour-long largegroup discussion per week. Grades are based on weekly homework assignments, a midterm, and a final exam.

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: second-, third-, and fourth-year veterinary students.

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