VTMED 6328 - Veterinary Clinical Toxicology

Spring. 2 credits. Letter grades only.

Enrollment limited to: second- and third-year veterinary students.

K. Bischoff.

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 large group discussion per week. Grades are based on weekly homework assignments, a midterm and a final exam.