The educational requirements for eligibility under AWR and CWR are outlined below for further details.
- ID, Natural History & Behavior (4hrs)
- Understanding how to identify different species and learning about their natural history and behaviors. This knowledge is critical for understanding animal needs and providing appropriate care.
- Handling, Restraint & Human Safety (4hrs)
- Techniques for safely handling and restraining animals while ensuring the safety of both the animal and the handler. This is crucial for preventing injuries during medical procedures or transport.
- Basic Physiology (4hrs)
- An introduction to the basic physiological functions of animals, such as respiratory, circulatory, and digestive systems, which helps in understanding how animals respond to illness, injury, and treatment.
- Intake, Triage & Stabilization (5hrs)
- Procedures for receiving animals, assessing their condition (triage), and providing immediate care to stabilize them before further treatment.
- Euthanasia (3hrs)
- Ethical considerations and techniques for euthanizing animals to relieve suffering when recovery is not possible or in cases where an animal’s quality of life is severely compromised.
- Hydration & Fluid Therapy (4hrs)
- Techniques for assessing hydration levels and administering fluids to animals that are dehydrated or require intravenous therapy for medical conditions.
- Thermoregulation (3hrs)
- Methods for managing and maintaining proper body temperature in animals, as temperature regulation is crucial for survival, especially in injured or stressed animals.
- Wound Management (3hrs)
- Training on how to properly treat and manage wounds, including cleaning, bandaging, and monitoring for infection or complications.
- Medications (4hrs)
- Knowledge about various medications used in animal care, including dosages, administration routes, and understanding possible side effects or contraindications.
- Nutrition (4hrs)
- Understanding the nutritional needs of different animal species and how to provide appropriate diets to support recovery, growth, or maintenance of health.
- Captive Housing (4hrs)
- Best practices for providing proper housing for animals in care, considering their physical and psychological needs in a controlled environment.
- Release Criteria (4hrs)
- Guidelines for determining when an animal is ready to be released back into the wild, including assessments of health, behavior, and environmental readiness.
- Calculations (4hrs)
- Training in mathematical calculations related to animal care, such as drug dosages, fluid intake, and other medical calculations essential in providing proper treatment.