Veterinary Pain Management credit:

1 Hour

This course will serve to increase a student's knowledge base on many aspects of pain management of the veterinary patient. Subjects covered in this course will include in depth review of neuroanatomy and physiology of pain, pathophysiology of pain, pharmacology of medications used for pain management, non-pharmacologic treatments for pain, and specific pain management strategies for various domestic species, and exotic and zoo animals. 1 professional hour. Approved for S/U grading only. Prerequisite: For students in the veterinary professional program only.