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Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
Academy for Health & Fitness

Level 4 QLS Endorsed Diploma! 120 CPD Points| 7 Video Lessons| Free ID Card & Assessment| 100% Pass Rate| 24/7 Support

Summary

Price
£19.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
370 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
120 CPD hours / points
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Achievement
Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - £10
  • Diploma in Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation at QLS Level 4 - £99
Assessment details
  • Assessment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

Embrace your love for animals and look to turning it into a real career by taking our Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Course. All across the UK, wild animals are in potential danger from humans and the world around them, especially as habitats creep further into rural areas. This is something that is echoed all-round the globe, with Wildlife rescuers and rehabilitators in greater demand than ever before. If this profession is something you want to get involved in, these expertly written online modules will guide you towards the steps you need to take. Compiled with the help of industry professionals, you can learn how to help native animals like foxes, badgers, seals, and hedgehogs. This might even lead to important work abroad with more exotic species.

This Diploma in Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation at QLS Level 4 course is endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme and accredited by CPDQS (with 150 CPD points) to make your skill development & career progression more accessible than ever!

Why Prefer This Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Course?

  • Opportunity to earn certificate a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme & another accredited by CPDQS after completing the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation course
  • Get a free student ID card! (£10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery)
  • Innovative and engaging content.
  • Free assessments
  • 24/7 tutor support.

Learning Outcomes of the Course:

  • Understand the basic principles of wildlife rehabilitation
  • Learn exactly how to get started as a professional animal rehabilitator
  • Realise the importance of personal safety protocols during wildlife encounters
  • Know the basic checks needed to diagnose the health of an animal
  • Recognise the symptoms and signs of serious injuries in an animal
  • Know how to identify animal diseases and prevent their transmission
  • Discover how to treat minor injuries in an animal
  • Acquire the ability to approach and soothe a frightened animal

This Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Course deliver full and useful information about animal rehabilitation principles and opportunities. You will learn the responsibilities of a rehabilitator and the safety protocols that they must follow. Among many other skills, you will be shown how to check animals for major injuries or distress, as well as symptoms of a disease or harmful conditions, including exposure to pollutants. You will also be taught how best to interact with different species and examine them in a way that will not create further harm or panic. This complete learning package can be taken from any online-enabled device and at the pace you prefer.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an instant e-certificate as proof of comprehensive skill development and competency. Add these amazing new skills to your resume and boost your employability by simply enrolling on this Course.

You'll get a Free Student ID card by enrolling in this course. This ID card entitles you to discounts on bus tickets, movie tickets, and library cards.

Enrol this course now and become an SOS service for the UK’s wildlife.

Achievement

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - £10

Diploma in Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation at QLS Level 4

Hard copy certificate - £99

Show off Your New Skills with a Certificate of Completion

After successfully completing the Diploma in Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation at QLS Level 4, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —

  • 99 GBP inside the UK
  • 109 GBP (including postal fees) for International Delivery

Certificate Accredited by CPDQS

  • 29 GBP for Printed Hardcopy Certificate inside the UK
  • 39 GBP for Printed Hardcopy Certificate outside the UK (International Delivery)

Assessment details

Assessment

Included in course price

CPD

120 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

The Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Course have been designed by experts to create a rich and in-depth training experience for all students who enrol. Enrol on the course now and get instant access to all course materials.

Enjoy the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Course materials online from any internet-enabled device and learn when it suits you. Start your learning journey with this course straight away and take a step forward in securing a better future!

**** Course Curriculum of Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation ****

Module 01: Overview of Wildlife Rehabilitation

  • What Is Wildlife Rehabilitation?
  • Why Is Wildlife Rehabilitation Needed?
  • Descriptions of Wildlife Rehabilitation Facilities
  • Common Wildlife Rehabilitation Activities
  • Chronological Outline of the Rehabilitation Process
  • Relevant Legislation

Module 02: Becoming a Wildlife Rehabilitator

  • What Does a Wildlife Rehabilitator Do?
  • Benefits of Being a Wildlife Rehabilitator
  • Wildlife Rehabilitator Skills
  • Basic Requirements of Wildlife Rehabilitators
  • Ways to Become a Wildlife Rehabilitator
  • Getting Started as a Wildlife Rehabilitator

Module 03: Human Safety

  • Importance of Human Safety
  • Environmental Hazards
  • Human Factor Hazards
  • Equipment Hazards
  • Health Risks
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Protection from Hazardous Materials
  • Basic Safety and Preparedness Guidelines
  • Operational Risk Management
  • Outfitting

Module 04: Basic Animal Health

  • Checking the Health Status of an Animal
  • Behavioural Indicators
  • Physical Indicators
  • Physiological Indicators
  • Animal’s Health Factors
  • Animal Treatments
  • Microchipping

Module 05: Wildlife Injuries

  • Common Physical Injuries in Wild Animals
  • Ways Animals Can Be Injured
  • Injuries Caused by Conflict with Other Animals
  • Accidents
  • Self-Amputation
  • Moulting
  • Injuries Due to Weather Conditions and Natural Disasters
  • Long-Term Effects of Injuries in the Wild

Module 06: Disease Control

  • The rationale for Disease Control
  • Prevention of Disease Transmission
  • Standards to Prevent Disease Transmission within the Facility
  • Release Considerations
  • Definition of Common Terms
  • Types of Cleaning Agents
  • Properties of Disinfectants
  • General Comment on Potential Environmental Toxins

Module 07: Best Way to Interact with Animals

  • Wound Management: The Treatment of Wounds
  • Treatment of Burns
  • Treatment of Clean or Contaminated Wounds
  • Biology and First Aid of Fractures
  • Field First Aid for Suspected Fractures

Assessment Process

After completing an online course module, you will be given immediate access to a specially designed MCQ test. The results will be immediately analysed, and the score will be shown for your review. The passing score for each test will be set at 60%.

After passing the Diploma in Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation at QLS Level 4 exam, you will be able to request a certificate at an additional cost that has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.

Who is this course for?

Is This Course Right for You?

This Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Course are ideal for anyone interested in this topic and who wants to learn more about it. This course will help you gain a strong understanding of the core concepts and will allow you to gain in-depth knowledge of the subject matter.

This course are suitable for everyone. There are no specific entry requirements, and you can access the course materials from anywhere in the world.

Requirements

There are no previous knowledge requirements for the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Course program; this is open to anyone! Any learning enthusiast from anywhere in the world can enrol on this course without any hesitation.

All students must have a passion for learning and literacy, as well as being over the age of 16.

Browse this 100% online course from any internet device, including your computer, tablet or smartphone. Study at your own pace and earn an industry skillset with this course.

Career path

This Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation course are ideal for those that want to work in a UK organisation or provide their own welfare services for native animals. As such, it covers the following careers and roles:

  • Wildlife Technician
  • Wildlife and Conservation Officer
  • Animal Care Specialist or Veterinarian
  • Animal Welfare Officer
  • Wildlife Supervisor

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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