Wildlife Handling and Chemical Immobilization - East Lansing, Michigan

This 3-day course with live animals focuses on the field-based needs for chemical immobilization of captive and free-ranging wildlife in North America. It is the most current, extensive, and innovative training you can receive.

This class is for state/federal/tribal wildlife professionals, college students, animal control officers, zoo & sanctuary caretakers, and exotic animal ranchers. Dr. Mark will customize each course to meet the specific needs of the attendees to build confidence, success, and safety with each animal handling. Dr. Mark will provide support and advising long after the course.

HANDS-ON LABS EACH DAY

• Chemical Immobilization- participants immobilize live domestic goats which simulate deer
• TPR Lab - a practice lab with live animals to prepare for the chemical immobilization lab
• Drug Delivery Systems - opportunity to practice the most effective projectors (dart guns)
• Needle & Syringe Skills - building professional habits for practical field use and human safety
• Blood Collection Practice Station - practice proper techniques for successful blood collection

Course Content Includes:

* Drug Delivery Systems * Immobilizing Drugs * Drug Dose Calculations *

* Five-Step Preparation for Field Operations * Legal Responsibilities *

* Patient Monitoring * Sampling * Veterinary Emergencies *

* Euthanasia * Human Safety * Post Capture Assessment *

GWR courses are often profound personal and career experiences for course participants.

GWR courses build confidence, increase field success, and strengthen resumes!

The course is limited so register early! It includes labs each day, course notebook, and Certificate of Training. The 3-day course fee is $785 general/ $650 for university students (full-time). Places are reserved once payment is received.

Cancellation Policy

We will refund the full course fee for cancellations made prior to 30 days before course start. Cancellations less than 30 days before course start are subject to 50% fee."