Foundations of Wildlife Rehabilitation - Eaton Rapids, Michigan, USA

This 2-day course is perfect for beginning wildlife or novice rehabilitators seeking formal education with a hands-on lab! It also offers a wonderful review and update of core concepts for more experienced rehabilitators.
This class is RACE approved and includes in person lecture and labs with an experienced Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator. Formerly known as "Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation."
To receive a course completion certificate, students must attend both days of class and successfully pass the lab, homework, and exam with a score of 70% or higher for each assessment.
For more information and to register, visit: https://theiwrc.org/product/foundations-of-wildlife-rehabilitation-in-person/
Lecture Topics
• Introduction to wildlife rehabilitation
• Fluid therapy
• Animal welfare
• Thermoregulatory medical problems
• Admissions and identification
• Nutrition
• Capture and restraint
• Starvation and emaciation
• Zoonoses
• Wound management
• Stress and shock
• Head and spinal trauma
• Physical exam
• Release criteria
• Euthanasia
• Housing
Lab Topics
• Physical Exam
• Basic Bandaging
• Injections
• Avian Gavage