Requirements. Education. The first step in becoming a veterinary technician is to enroll in a certificate or associateâs degree program in the field. Some institutions require candidates to complete college-level coursework in microbiology, chemistry, biology and the humanities prior to admission.he role of a vet tech combines elements of many disciplines such as nursing, imaging, lab work, and customer service. Typical duties include: 1  Providing first aid and nursing care. 2  Assisting veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
Palpation 3. Percussion 4. Auscultation Inspection involves using your eyes and ears to assess a variety of things regarding your patient. General Appearance Primary assessment General impression â¢ Position â¢ Color â¢ Mental status â¢ Ability to speak â¢ Respiratory effort SKIN COLOR Around mouth/lips Nailbeds.alpation 3. Percussion 4. Auscultation Inspection involves using your eyes and ears to assess a variety of things regarding your patient. General Appearance Primary assessment General impression â¢ Position â¢ Color â¢ Mental status â¢ Ability to speak â¢ Respiratory effort SKIN COLOR Around mouth/lips Nailbeds.
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) measure how well your lungs take in and exhale air and how efficiently they transfer oxygen into the blood. There are several different tests. 1  Spirometry measures how well the lungs exhale (breathe out).2  Lung volume measures how well the lungs inhale (breathe in).ulmonary function tests help: 1  diagnose diseases of the lung such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. 2  determine the cause of shortness of breath. 3  measure the effects of exposure to chemicals, coal dust, and other toxins on your lung function.