Biomedical Research

Medicine, the science of healing may have started during the pre-historic times as evidenced by records showing the ancient Greek and Babylonian medicine. Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, laid the foundation of rationale medicine from which modern medicine of today was patterned.

Both the traditional and modern medicine operates under the same principle – to provide healing. However, differs in guiding principles and many theories brought about by the continuous research and evolution and development of technology. How do the two differ and alike?

Traditional medicine operates on the principle of applying a single or in combination of approaches to treat, diagnose, prevent illnesses and maintain well-being through health practices or approaches that utilize knowledge and beliefs using plants, animal, spirits, manual techniques such as massage and exercises. Modern medicine on the other hand, involves the utilization and application health science, biomedical research and modern medical technology in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. Also included are various procedures known as surgery which involves the manipulation of certain body structures and organs as a form of treatment of rehabilitation which are not common to traditional medicine. Read the rest of this entry »

Once you have had the standard veterinary technician program curriculum explained to you, you can decide if this career is right for you and start looking at which school you are going to attend. A veterinary technician is basically a nurse for animals who works side by side with the veterinarian. Vet techs also perform duties such as applying anesthesia, consulting with pet owners, exposing and developing x-rays, giving injections, recording patient histories, supervising other employees and taking blood and tissue samples.

Most veterinary technician programs are two-year Associate of Science degree programs, but there are also certificate and diploma programs that take around the same period of time. Some vet techs even have a Bachelor of Science, especially if they are planning on continuing their studies to earn the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine that is required to become a veterinarian. In any case, you will need to take some prerequisite courses before you can begin the core curriculum of the program. This may include biology, chemistry, microbiology and veterinary technician courses.

Once you get into the core curriculum for a veterinary technician program your courses will include things like surgical principles, radiography, hematology, comparative anatomy and physiology, animal husbandry and diseases, animal medical techniques and anesthesia. You will also be required to train in a clinical setting and work with live animals in a lab. Once you have completed your veterinary technician program and received a certificate, diploma or degree, you will need to pass an extensive examination to become certified. This exam varies from one state to the next and may include an oral, practical and/or written exam. Only at this point will you be ready to begin applying for jobs. Read the rest of this entry »