Veterinary Medical Terminology
Details + Objectives
Course code: vmt
To work in the veterinary field, you need to understand the medical language unique to the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of animals. This online course will teach you the definition and uses of veterinary medical terminology.
You will master veterinary medical terminology through a simplified learning process that builds on commonly used word parts. Each course lesson is designed to build on this foundation, with the material and illustrations focusing on the new word parts and definitions needed for success in the veterinary field.
What you will learn
- To approach a medical term and systematically divide it into word parts and understand its meaning
- Basic anatomy and physiology of animals seen in veterinary practice
- Tests, diseases, and procedures done in veterinary medicine
- Recognize abbreviations used in clinical practice
- Apply critical thinking skills to participate in online discussions
How you will benefit
- By understanding the basics of dissecting and defining word parts, you will be able to comprehend veterinary medical terminology used in a variety of settings
- By learning basic anatomy and physiology, you will have a solid understanding animal health conditions
- By applying medical terminology to clinical case studies, you will be able to process medical information to understand how veterinary professionals interact with each other
How the course is taught
- Instructor-Moderated or Self-Guided online course
- 6 Weeks or 3 Months access
- 24 course hours
Instructors & Support
Dr. Janet Romich
Dr. Janet Romich received her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Science degrees from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Dr. Romich received the Wisconsin Veterinary Technician Association's Veterinarian of the Year Award for her work in teaching and mentoring veterinary technician students. She has authored the textbooks An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology, Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians and Understanding Zoonotic Diseases; she also co-authored Veterinary Technician Dictionary. She continues to work as a relief veterinarian in both small and laboratory animal settings.
Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.