Course Offerings

Taught by one of the few federally-licensed raptor rehabilitators in the area, this course will teach you how to rescue eagles, owls, hawks, falcons, and vultures. Course sections include capturing and controlling the animals, basic emergency care, supportive care, licensing, and paperwork.

Course Objectives

learn practical aspects of emergency raptor rescue and supportive care of injured birds.

use experience from class towards a federal raptor rehabilitation license.

Outline of Instruction

Capturing a hurt Raptor
a- types of traps available
b- what to keep in your car
c- emergency boxes and ways people can catch the bird for you
d- what to expect from the birds
e- exercise: building a carry box

Restraining and controlling the raptor
a- how to hold and restrain the bird through various injuries
b- how each type of bird tries to attack or escape
c- equipment used for raptor care
d- exercise: creating foot leashes for raptors

First aid and triage
a- most common injuries
b- minimum supplies to have on hand
c- determining what is rehab and what is veterinary
d- exercise: the figure 8 bandage, the ball bandage and a simple leg splint

Basic daily care
a- feeding and cleaning
b- signs of problems
c- healing indicators
d- exercise: feather repair

Licensing and paperwork.
a- license requirements for federal and state
b- paperwork records for each bird
c- year end reports
d- review of all topics covered

Contact Hours

12.5

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Website

https://www.fws.gov/permits/ltr/ltr.html

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Course hours and optional lab are applicable toward the 100 hours required for a permit. https://www.fws.gov/forms/3-200-10b.pdf

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

none

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Pass end of course exam.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Veterinary workers requiring CEUs, General Adult, Wildlife Rehabilitation License holders or those working towards obtaining a license.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Course is approved for CEUs by the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board.

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

ANS-3500A3

Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]