About
The mission of the Assistant Animal Laboratory Technology (AALT) Program is to prepare students for entry-level employment as technicians in a choice of two animal care career paths: Companion animals in a veterinary hospital or diagnostic laboratory setting, or Lab animals in a biomedical research facility setting.
Overview
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time Commitment | Full Time |
| Typical Program Length | 12 Months |
| Clock Hours | 1,296 |
| Class Type | Day |
| Credentials | Diploma |
| Total Tuition/Fees | |
| Textbook/Supplies Cost |
Program Credentials
Campus Locations
Main Campus
550 Alabama Ave.
Memphis, TN 38105
550 Alabama Ave.
Memphis, TN 38105
Curriculum/Courses
First Trimester:
Veterinary terminology and related math
Basic anatomy and physiology
Animal welfare regulations
Occupational health and safety
Research facilities and equipment
Hygiene and sanitation
Feed and nutrition
Second Trimester:
Species-specific information
Animal husbandry and recordkeeping
Genetics and breeding
Animal diseases and treatments
Animal health surveillance
Third Trimester:
Technical skills and procedures
Diagnostic techniques
Veterinary pharmacology and anesthesia
Asepsis and the surgical environment
Verbal and written communication skills
Employability skills
Clinical - Technical
Books and Supplies Lists
Instructors
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