Overview
This e-lesson is part of Animal Health Level 3, Learning Unit 3: Identify and select materials, tools and equipment, Learning Outcome 1.4: Select and use materials, tools and equipment.
Did you know that effective animal treatment depends on proper use of diagnostic materials, tools, and equipment?
Introduction
Veterinary diagnostic materials, tools, and equipment help technicians measure and observe various aspects of a patient's health so that they can form a diagnosis. Once a diagnosis is made, the technician can then prescribe an appropriate treatment plan.
Having knowledge of the various diagnostic materials, tools, and equipment available and how to properly use them is the first and most important step in making an accurate diagnosis of an animal patient's condition and improving their health.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this e-lesson, you will be able to:
- Identify various materials, tools, and equipment used in diagnosis
- Select appropriate diagnostic materials, tools, and equipment
- Use materials, tools, and equipment for diagnosis accordingly