Week 1
Lesson 1
Laboratory - External Parasites 
In this lesson we will continue out study of parasites from Advanced Vet 2. (It is ok if the learner did not attend Advanced Vet 2, they will be able to follow along.) We will discuss external parasites that are common for cats and dogs. 
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Laboratory - Hematology and Ear Cytology 
In this lesson we will learn about how veterinary lab technicians/ veterinarians collect blood samples, hw samples are stored and a variety of tests that may be done on blood samples. Learners will also learn how to make blood slides (with fake blood) and what they look like under the microscope. Ear cytology slides will also be discussed. (see supplies list) 
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Surgical Equipment and Instruments
In this lesson learners will become familiar with common equipment, supplies and instruments used in veterinary surgery. Equipment will include the anesthesia machine, surgical monitors, drapes, suture and a variety of surgical instruments. 
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Surgical Prep of the Patient
Learners will be introduced to the protocols and steps used in preparing a patient for surgery. We will discuss how a patient is put under anesthesia, surgical site prep, and getting the patient ready on the surgery table. The teacher will demonstrate surgical site scrubbing technique and learners will practice in class. (see supplies list) 
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Surgical Prep for the Surgical Suite (OR) and the Surgeon
In lesson 5 we will review how the surgical suite is set up, surgical prep for the surgeon and surgical room conduct. Students will learn how veterinary surgeons scrub and glove up for surgery and will be asked to practice scrubbing like a surgeon! 
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Types of Surgical Procedures 
Elective (routine), non-emergency, emergency, and specialty surgeries will be discussed. Learners will be asked to research a type of surgery that they are interested in and present information to the class in week 7. This can be read to the class or it can be a PowerPoint presentation given. This is project is recommended but to required. No grades are given, but feedback is given. 
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Surgical Procedures Continued
Learner presentations will be given this week, then additional procedures will be discussed with the time remaining. 
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Post Operative Recovery of the Patient 
Lesson 8 will review the protocols used when recovering a pet from a surgical procedure. Normal recovery from anesthesia, vital signs, and record keeping will be discussed. Learners will review how to take and record vital signs, a anesthesia record sheet will be shown and a copy provided after class.                  
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Post Surgical Clean Up and Sterilization 
In this lesson we will discuss how surgical equipment and supplies are cleaned, wrapped and sterilized. Surgical instrument pack, and surgical drape wrapping will be demonstrated. Students will practice wrapping "surgical packs" and "folding drapes". (see supplies list) 
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Post Surgical Clean Up and Sterilization and Course Wrap Up
Surgical suite cleaning and maintenance between and after surgeries will be shared. Final time in the class will be used to answer any questions from this course.