Course Description
This course explores blood physiology, disorders and diagnostics in veterinary species. Students learn to analyze blood samples, identify cell types and interpret results to support clinical decisions. Students will practice interpretation of hematology specimens using digital microscopy.
Athena Title
Intro to Vet Hematology
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Pre or Corequisite
VPAT 6002E
Semester Course Offered
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Students will describe the production of hematopoietic cells.
- Students will formulate plans for the diagnosis of hematologic abnormalities.
- Students will diagnose hematologic diseases using a variety of laboratory tests.
- Students will recognize common hematology and coagulation analyzer errors.
- Students will recognize common microscopic findings of clinical significance.
- Students will explain pathogeneses and how these relate to microscopic findings or laboratory test results in common disorders or diseases.
Topical Outline
- Erythrocyte production, structure, function and disorders
- Leukocyte production, structure, function and disorders
- Platelet production, structure, function and disorders
- Hemostasis
- Hematopoietic neoplasia and myelodysplastic syndromes
- Species-specific hematology
- Test interpretation
