GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

Degrees, Diplomas & CertificatesA.A.S. Degreesian must be employeed at the facility). Thisform should be mailed directly to the Vet TechDepartment by the person filling out the form.This form is available on the Vet tech websitewww.gaston.edu.5. College level courses will be considered fortransfer credit upon receipt of an applicant'stranscript. Chemistry courses must be currentwithin 10 years to be considered for transfercredit. Computer courses must be currentwithin 5 years to be considered for transfercredit.6. Once the application, all test scores, transcripts,work verification forms have beenreceived by the college, qualified applicantswill be contacted for a personal interview withthe admissions committee of the VeterinaryMedical Technology Program.7. Applicants will be notified by mail of their admissionstatus by the Veterinary TechnologyDepartment Chairman. Those students whoare not admitted to the Vet Tech Programmay reapply at a later date. Students reapplyingfor admission must meet the admissionrequirements current at the time of their mostrecent application.8. The following are special health requirementsthat are to be met by all students acceptedinto the Veterinary Medical Technologyprogram:a. Upon admission physical and dental examwithin the last six (6) months is due on thedate stated in the applicant's acceptanceletter.b. Prospective students with known or suspectedcommunicable or other serious illnessesare ethically and legally obligatedto evaluate their health status in light ofstudent safety. In addition, a physician'sstatement documenting that the diseasestate is cured or adequately controlledmust be provided.c. If psychiatric treatment has been utilized,a statement from the psychiatrist, relativeto suitability for veterinary technology maybe requested.d. Proof of a tetanus injection within the lastten (10) years.e. Proof of a tuberculin skin test (PPD) withinthe last year.f. Rabies vaccination (required) must becompleted by the end of Fall Semester ofthe first year. If already vaccinated, proofof adequate blood titer (within previoustwo (2) years) must be provided. If a studentelects not to receive rabies immunization,a waiver must be signed.g. Students are responsible for obtainingtheir own health insurance policy and/orpaying for any medical expenses incurredas a result of illness or injury sustainedduring class, lab, or clinical experiences(i.e. strained back, needle stick). NeitherGaston College nor the affiliatinginstitutions/agencies are responsible formedical expenses incurred as part of theeducational process.All necessary application forms may be obtained bycalling 704.922.6469.Enrollment in the Vet Tech Program is limited to 40students each fall semester.NOTE: If you feel that you will need financial assistance(scholarship, Pell Grant, JTPA, or loan), youmay apply for financial assistance through theFinancial Aid Office on campus in the Myers Center.Plan to do this during the spring semester (January–March) before you begin classes in the fall sothat your funding will be available when you beginclasses (if you qualify).Veterinary Medical TechnologyFIRST YEARFallCreditENG 111 Expository Writing 3CIS 110 Intro to Computers 3VET 110 Animal Breeds & Husbandry 3VET 121 Medical Terminology I 3VET 122 Veterinary Zoology 4Total 16SpringCHM 130 General, Organic &Biochemistry 3CHM 130A General, Organic &Biochem Lab 1VET 120 Vet Anatomy & Physiology 4VET 123 Veterinary Parasitology 3SOC --- Elective 3Total 14SummerVET 131 Vet Lab Techniques I 3VET 133 Vet Clinical Practice I 3VET 237 Animal Nutrition 3ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting 3Total 12SECOND YEARFallVET 215 Veterinary Pharmacology 3VET 125 Veterinary Diseases I 2VET 211 Vet Lab Techniques II 3VET 213 Vet Clinical Practices II 4VET 217 Large Animal Clinical Prac. 3Total 15103