This subject contains a 4 day Compulsory Residential School.
The purpose of the residential school is to ensure students have the competencies that veterinary technologists are expected to have (based on industry needs). The program will include tutorials and practical classes associated with the following: laboratory techniques including in-house testing, sample collection, operation and maintenance of microscopes and other laboratory and diagnostic equipment including ECGs, endoscopes and ultrasounds, imaging and radiology equipment use, radiation safety, fluid therapy and the maintenance of fluid pumps, and catheter (intravenous and urinary) use and maintenance. The residential school will also include a practical examination.