Course

Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Faculty
Science & Technology
Department
Veterinary Technology
Course code
VTEC 2309
Credits
2.00
Semester length
10 weeks + Practicum
Max class size
30
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Lab
Practicum
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
Winter

Overview

Course description
The student will receive further practice in radiography with emphasis on problem solving. Contrast media in radiography and advanced diagnostic imaging including ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, nuclear scintigraphy and infrared thermography are discussed. Equine radiography is discussed and practiced. Patient preparation for both basic and advanced techniques is included.
Course content

Radiography practice and evaluation of radiographic technique

  • Review of quality and positioning of radiographic views.
  • Formulation of technique charts.

Radiographic studies in the equine species

  • Portable and mobile X-ray units.
  • Positioning the portable x-ray unit and the cassette.
  • Equine radiography safety considerations.

Special radiographic techniques and studies

  • Positive and negative contrast techniques used for esophageal and GI studies.
  • Use of iodinated contrast media for urinary tract, neurologic and cardiovascular studies.
  • Other uses for contrast media in radiography.

Advanced imaging techniques

  • Digital radiography.
  • Ultrasound.
  • Computed tomography.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging.
  • Nuclear scintigraphy.
  • Infrared thermographs.
  • Radiotherapy.
Learning activities

Methods of instruction may include lecture and online webinars, assignments, group work, equipment demonstrations, online quizzes, on-campus labs, an equine radiography field trip, and practicum placement assignments and evaluations.

Means of assessment

Assessments will be carried out in accordance with Douglas College Evaluation Policy.The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. A final minimum cumulative grade of “C” or 60% is required, in order to pass this course.

Evaluation will be based on:

Assignments                   20-40% (no single assignment worth more than 25%)

Midterm                          0 -15%

Practical evaluations        10-40% (no single assessment worth more than 20%)

Final exam                      20-40%

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the successful student will be able to:

  1. Formulate radiographic technique charts and discuss quality assurance in the radiology suite.

  2. Discuss handling, storage and the legal ownership of radiographs.

  3. Perform digital radiography and prepare digital radiographs for archiving, transport or transmission.

  4. Explain and demonstrate special radiographic techniques for the digestive and urinary systems, including the upper GI series and retrograde cystogram.

  5. Discuss the fundamentals of ultrasonography and other specialized imaging techniques including CT, MRI, nuclear scintigraphy and infrared thermography.

  6. Discuss radiotherapy and nuclear medicine and their applications in veterinary medicine.

  7. Perform equine diagnostic radiography and discuss application to other large animal species.

Textbook materials

Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials

Requisites

Prerequisites

VTEC 2108 and VTEC 2109

Students in the Veterinary Technology program are required to maintain a minimum grade of (C) in all courses in order to progress in the program.

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca

Institution Transfer details for VTEC 2309
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
30
Currently enrolled
30
Remaining seats:
0
On waitlist
0
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. A
Room
A2145
Times:
Start Time
8:30
-
End Time
12:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. A
Room
A2143
Times:
Start Time
8:30
-
End Time
12:20
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. A
Room
A1230
Times:
Start Time
14:30
-
End Time
16:20
Section notes

VTEC 2309-001 is restricted to FT Veterinary Technology students. VTEC 2309-001 includes a lab on Fridays.