Diploma in Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
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Overview
Diploma in Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
Animal care has become a huge industry over the last few years, so it’s no surprise that there are 20,000 animal care businesses in the UK. The animal care sector employs over 200,000 people in the UK, so the industry is always seeking qualified professionals. It has never been a better time to gain a Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation qualification, and once your qualified you can work in a wildlife sanctuary, helping to rescue and rehabilitate animals. As you can see, with a Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation qualification you’ll have loads of options!
This Diploma in Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation has been created by experts within the animal care industry, who will take you through comprehensive training, covering fundamental topics such as: animal psychology, animal anatomy, how to treat common injuries, and how to interact with animals. You’ll develop your own excellent animal care technique, which you can use to put into practice in the workplace.
Learning with Global Edulink has many advantages. The course material is delivered straight to you, and can be adapted to fit in with your lifestyle. It is created by experts within the industry, meaning you are receiving accurate information, which is up-to-date and easy to understand.
This course is comprised of e-Learning modules, interactive quizzes, tests and exams. All delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months). An effective support service and study materials will build your confidence to secure your qualification.
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Description
Course Objectives:
- To understand wildlife rescue
- To understand wildlife rehabilitation
- Learn to treat common animal injuries
- Learn how to interact with animals
Course Benefits:
- Free examination and official e-certificate
- Gain an accredited UK qualification
- Access to excellent quality video tutorials
- One year’s access to the course
- Support by phone, live chat, and email
- Join a friendly online learning platform
COURSE CURRICULUM
Module 01 : What does being a Wildlife Rehabilitation Mean?
- Why being a wildlife rehabilitator is right for you
- A normal day for a wildlife rehabilitator
- Things to do when you don’t have animals in your care
- How to become a wildlife rehabilitator and get certified
- What type of knowledge does a wildlife rehabilitator need to have in order to succeed?
- I’ve decided I want to pursue being a wildlife rehabilitator, but where should I start?
- How to know when NOT to rescue an animal
- You rescued an animal, now what?
- Template example of what a treatment plan should look like
Module 02 : Animal Physiology, Anatomy, and Health
- Why is it important to understand physiology and anatomy?
- Body systems
- Warm blooded vs. cold blooded animals
- Basic physiology and anatomy of birds
- Basic physiology and anatomy of mammals
- Basic physiology and anatomy of reptiles and amphibians
Module 03 : Animal Health
- How to assess an animal in distress
- Clinical examination
- Necessary nutrition facts
- Short Term Nutritional Diets
Module 04 : How to Treat Common Injuries
- What are the most common injuries dealt with by wildlife rehabilitators?
- Broken limbs
- Broken wings
- Broken/damaged shells
- Orphaned animals
- Oiled animals
- Basic wound care
- Heat stroke
- Burns
- Fish hook injuries
- Common diseases of wildlife
Module 05 : What’s the Best Way to Interact with Animals?
- The difference between interacting with pets and wildlife
- Keeping the wild, Wild!
- How to brainstorm the best enrichment projects for you patient
- How to safely handle and restrain wildlife
- Transporting wildlife for relocation and treatment
- Release! How you know your animal friend is ready to go back to the wild
Module 06 : Interacting with Injured Animals
- How to brainstorm the best animal enrichment projects for your patient
- How to safely handle and restrain wildlife
- Transporting wildlife for relocation and treatment
- Release! How you know your patient is ready to go back to the wild
Module 07 : Spread the Word
- Why are education and outreach important?
- How you can spread the message
- How to design the right education program for your audience
- Examples of outreach done right by wildlife rehabilitators
- Resources for your library
Course Description:
This online training course is comprehensive and designed to cover the topics listed under the curriculum.
Access Duration:
This course is delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months). As this is an online course, you have no set timetable and can study at your own pace. Move through the modules as fast or slow as you wish, and return to previous sections at any point.
Method of Assessment:
At the end of the course learners will also take an online multiple choice questions assessment test. This online multiple choice questions test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.
Certification:
Successful learners will be awarded a Diploma in Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation.
Who is this course for?
- This course is intended for those with an interest in animals, who are currently working in a wildlife rescue facility. Due to the sensitive nature of wildlife rescue, it is recommended that you already have a position with a wildlife rescue facility before you begin the course.
Requirements
This course requires no formal prerequisites and this certification is open to everyone
Career path
What other jobs can I get with this diploma?
- Kennel Assistant (average UK yearly salary: £15,600)
- Dog Groomer (average UK yearly salary: £17,798)
- Laboratory Animal Caretaker (average UK yearly salary: £15,482)
- Zoo Keeper (average UK yearly salary: £13,000)
- Dog Walker (average UK yearly salary: £11,120)
Questions and answers
A career switcher. Previous animal care experience. Want to work in vet practice/animal /wildlife rehab as soon as have qualification. Am I eligible?
Answer:Dear Velda, Thank you for your query. Yes you are eligible to take take this course. You’ll develop your own excellent animal care technique, which you can use to put into practice in the workplace. Regards, Student Support Team
This was helpful.hi i am interested in this course. i don't work at a rescue center yet i do intend to.is this still the correct course? thank you :)
Answer:Dear Brooke, Thank you for your query. yes this course will be good for you having completed this course, you will be awarded the Diploma in Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation by Global Edulink as well as a summary of the units learnt. Regards, Student Support Team
This was helpful.Can a vet nurse do this course , wildlife is brought into the veterinary surgery, although not a wildlife rescue centre, we care for wildlife often.
Answer:Dear Christine, Thank you for your query. Yes, A veterinary nurse can take this course. This course covers all fundamental topics you need to learn about animal psychology, animal anatomy, how to treat common injuries, and how to interact with animals. You’ll develop your own excellent animal care technique, which you can use to put into practice in the workplace. Regards, Student Support Team.
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