WOUND MANAGEMENT
Course Title: Wound Management
Pre-requisite: None (Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation recommended)
Fee: Member-$89, Nonmember-$109
Delivery Method: Online - ON DEMAND
CE Hours: 4
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Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the types and stages of wound healing
- Recognize the most common types of soft-tissue wounds and the specific considerations associated with each
- Understand the pros and cons of various flushing agents and topical solutions
- Select appropriate bandaging material and employ proper bandaging techniques
Course Description
Developed specifically for wildlife care professionals, Wound Management provides a systematic review of the physiology and treatment of the most common types of soft-tissue wounds seen in injured mammalian and avian species.
Topics include wound assessment, wound types, antibiotic therapy, cleaning and topical agents, bandaging techniques and the physiology and stages of wound healing. Fractures and wound management in herpetiles are not covered in this course.
Delivery Method
Wound Management is a self-paced, On Demand course consisting of four hours of recorded lecture, message board discussions and a final exam.
Upon registering for Wound Management, students receive access to the online course folder with links to the lecture, handouts, homework assignment, message board and final exam. Students have access to the course folder and its contents for the duration of the session.
The 2009 Summer Session is open from May 4, 2009 - July 31, 2009. Students may register and begin the course at any point during this time. Access to the course folder and its contents will end for all students, regardless of their date if registration, on August 1, 2009.
On Demand students have access to an instructor, teaching assistant and fellow students via the message board.
Passing Requirements
In order to receive credit for the course, participants must complete the homework assignment, participate in message board discussions, take and pass the final exam before the end of the session.
For more information about IWRC’s online courses, please see the FAQ section.
Completion of this course does not confer upon participants the right to practice any part or aspect of veterinary medicine. Working in partnership with a licensed veterinarian is required by many states and provinces and is considered mandatory for the proper care of injured wildlife.
EUTHANASIA IN WILDLIFE REHABILITATION
Course Title: Euthanasia in Wildlife Rehabilitation
Pre-requisite: None (Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation recommended)
Fee: Member-$109; Nonmember-$132
Delivery Method: Online
CE Hours: 4
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Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance and necessity of euthanasia in wildlife rehabilitation
- Learn how to make informed, balanced decisions concerning euthanasia
- Understand the physiologic mechanisms behind the main categories of euthanasia
methods
Course Description
The decision to euthanize is likely one of the most challenging tasks a wildlife rehabilitator
faces. If it is to be done appropriately and effectively, that is for the right reasons
and without pain, a certain level of skill and knowledge is required. Wildlife Rehabilitators
also face unusual ethical challenges due to the unique nature of their work.
Through a series of lectures and facilitated discussions, Euthanasia in Wildlife Rehabilitation
provides participants with information about the decision making process and ethical
issues relating to euthanasia and wildlife, as well as the technical aspects of performing
euthanasia.
Delivery Method
Euthanasia in Wildlife Rehabilitation is an online course consisting of two live, instructor-led sessions, message board discussions and a final exam. Each live session is two hours in length and includes time for questions and answers. Live sessions are recorded and may be accessed by participants up to 7 days after the last live session takes place.
Passing Requirements
In order to receive credit for the course, participants must complete a homework assignment, participate in message board discussion, and pass a final exam. Participation in the live session is recommended but not required.
For more information about IWRC’s online training program, please see the FAQ section.
Completion of this course does not confer upon participants the right to practice any part or aspect of veterinary medicine. Working in partnership with a licensed veterinarian is required by many states and provinces and is considered mandatory for the proper care of injured wildlife.
FLUID THERAPY IN WILDLIFE REHABILITATION
Course Title: Fluid Therapy in Wildlife Rehabilitation
Pre-requisite: None (Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation recommended)
Fee: Member-$95, Nonmember-$115
Delivery Method: Online
CE Hours: 5
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Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the essential nature of fluid therapy in wildlife rehabilitation
- Understand the physiology of dehydration and its effects on various organs
- Recognize the clinical signs of dehydration in mammals, birds, and reptiles
- Formulate and carry out a fluid therapy plan
Course Description
Fluid replacement is one of the most important aspects of initial care in wildlife. Dehydrated animals feel ill, do not forage or eat well, can not fight diseases or heal injuries well, and can not metabolize drugs efficiently. Dehydration affects all the organs of the body, including the mechanisms devoted to the detoxification and elimination of waste.
Fluid Therapy in Wildlife Rehabilitation examines the concepts involved in recovery from dehydration by exploring the subject from the perspective of wildlife rehabilitators. Topics include, but are not limited to: water and electrolyte balance and distribution; assessing the percentage of dehydration; fluid selection and routes of administration; calculating the amount of re-hydration fluid required; and species specific notes.
Please note: Oral and subcutaneous delivery methods will be described in greater detail through the course as they are the preferred methods for use by most wildlife rehabilitators. Intravenous, intraperitoneal and intraosseous methods require additional training and monitoring by veterinary personnel and are therefore considered beyond the scope of this class.
Delivery Method
Fluid Therapy in Wildlife Rehabilitation is an online course consisting of two live, instructor-led sessions, message board discussions and a final exam. Each live session is two and a half hours in length and includes time for questions and answers. Live sessions are recorded and may be accessed by participants up to 7 days after the last live session takes place.
Passing Requirements
In order to receive credit for the course, participants must complete a homework assignment, participate in message board discussion, and pass a final exam. Participation in the live session is recommended but not required.
For more information about IWRC’s online training program, please see the FAQ section.
Completion of this course does not confer upon participants the right to practice any part or aspect of veterinary medicine. Working in partnership with a licensed veterinarian is required by many states and provinces and is considered mandatory for the proper care of injured wildlife. |
