ANS 112 : Laws and Ethics for Veterinary Science
This course will examine the application of ethics and law to non-human animals, the rules, regulations, and agencies that govern their treatment, and the concepts of "animal welfare" and "animal rights" with direct correlation to the expectations and duties of veterinary paraprofessional staff members. Topics in the class will include legal limitations and requirements for veterinary health care members, policies for food and agricultural animals, wildlife laws, and modern reform of animal protection laws. Three lecture hours per week.
Gen Ed Competency met: Ethical Dimensions.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain the legal status of animals.
2. Apply relevant laws to a range of issues and contexts involving human/animal interactions.
3. Identify the various regulatory bodies and regulations that govern veterinary technicians.
4. Identify ethical principles and professional behaviors appropriate to veterinary work situations.
5. Evaluate the legalities of confidentiality, patient medical records and radiographs and various forms and logs.
6. Explain the use of and the ethical issues surrounding humans and animals in research.
7. Explain trends in animal welfare, animal rights, and changing laws pertaining to animals.