Assessment and Treatment of Burnt Wildlife presented by Dr. Anne Fowler
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽?
Our wildlife populations are decreasing at rapid rates thanks to climate change, urban sprawl and the consequent loss of habitat, cars, dogs, cats, foxes, poisoning and many other human related issues. The educated assistance of wildlife carers and vet staff is key to their welfare.
𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗿
Background: This course was developed in 2006 and by 2016 over 3000 people (vets, nurses and carers) have attended this training. The goal has been to have everyone on the same page. The training has formed the basis of the Victorian government response to wildlife in fires.
Please bring pen and paper to take your own notes. A manual hand-out will likely be available for sale on the day.
Objective: By the conclusion attendees will be understand the AIIMS structure, how to assess and provide basic treatment and supportive care for the burnt wildlife patient. Successful completion involves completing a quiz (pass is 70%) and demonstrating competency in performing two styles of bandaging.
𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲:
It is expected that attendees will have basic knowledge in the husbandry of species likely to be affected by fire. If possible, the basic wildlife awareness course may be completed online prior to attendance.
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰:
• 9:00 – 10:00 Introduction: AIIMS, organisation at fire
• 10:00 – 11:00 Assessment of burns: performing a physical examination, determining the extent of the burns
• 11:00 – 11:30 Morning tea
• 11:30 – 12:30 Treatment of burns: includes correcting dehydration, wet to dry dressings, treating the burns and medications
• 12:30 – 1:00 Complications of burns: specific problems seen with burns
• 1:00 – 2:00 Lunch
• 2:00 – 3:00 Supportive care of different species: koalas, possums, kangaroos, echidna and lizards
• 3:00 – 3:30 Rehabilitation and release: addresses checklist for rehabilitation, and issues around release in terms of the environment and animal.
• 3:30 – 4:00 Afternoon tea and complete quiz
• 4:00 – 5:00 Practical: two styles of bandaging hands
Course will run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
𝟬𝟴:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
PURCHASE TICKET NOW - LIMITED PLACES - 16 people max per course
Ticket sales end Sat 21st Nov 2026, 12:00 pm ACST
Cost $75
𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀 & 𝗘𝘅𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘄𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲
We trust you will gain useful new knowledge to treat wildlife and will have the ability to discuss topics amongst your peers. We also look forward to listing your practice as 'Wildlife Friendly' with our 24/7 Wildlife Rescue Line when giving advice to the general public and our volunteers.
Parking at rear of venue.
Event Queries - text Bridget - 0473 173 822
Our wildlife populations are decreasing at rapid rates thanks to climate change, urban sprawl and the consequent loss of habitat, cars, dogs, cats, foxes, poisoning and many other human related issues. The educated assistance of wildlife carers and vet staff is key to their welfare.
𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗿
Background: This course was developed in 2006 and by 2016 over 3000 people (vets, nurses and carers) have attended this training. The goal has been to have everyone on the same page. The training has formed the basis of the Victorian government response to wildlife in fires.
Please bring pen and paper to take your own notes. A manual hand-out will likely be available for sale on the day.
Objective: By the conclusion attendees will be understand the AIIMS structure, how to assess and provide basic treatment and supportive care for the burnt wildlife patient. Successful completion involves completing a quiz (pass is 70%) and demonstrating competency in performing two styles of bandaging.
𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲:
It is expected that attendees will have basic knowledge in the husbandry of species likely to be affected by fire. If possible, the basic wildlife awareness course may be completed online prior to attendance.
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰:
• 9:00 – 10:00 Introduction: AIIMS, organisation at fire
• 10:00 – 11:00 Assessment of burns: performing a physical examination, determining the extent of the burns
• 11:00 – 11:30 Morning tea
• 11:30 – 12:30 Treatment of burns: includes correcting dehydration, wet to dry dressings, treating the burns and medications
• 12:30 – 1:00 Complications of burns: specific problems seen with burns
• 1:00 – 2:00 Lunch
• 2:00 – 3:00 Supportive care of different species: koalas, possums, kangaroos, echidna and lizards
• 3:00 – 3:30 Rehabilitation and release: addresses checklist for rehabilitation, and issues around release in terms of the environment and animal.
• 3:30 – 4:00 Afternoon tea and complete quiz
• 4:00 – 5:00 Practical: two styles of bandaging hands
Course will run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
𝟬𝟴:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
PURCHASE TICKET NOW - LIMITED PLACES - 16 people max per course
Ticket sales end Sat 21st Nov 2026, 12:00 pm ACST
Cost $75
𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀 & 𝗘𝘅𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘄𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲
We trust you will gain useful new knowledge to treat wildlife and will have the ability to discuss topics amongst your peers. We also look forward to listing your practice as 'Wildlife Friendly' with our 24/7 Wildlife Rescue Line when giving advice to the general public and our volunteers.
Parking at rear of venue.
Event Queries - text Bridget - 0473 173 822
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Where is it happening?
Adelaide Bird & Exotic Vet Centre (ABEVC), 235 Glen Osmond Rd, Frewville SA 5063, Australia, Adelaide
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