Advanced First Aid for Operational K9 Course
April 3-5, 2024
8am-4pm
250 Canco Rd, Portland, ME
This 3-day course is presented using a multi-disciplinary approach focusing on pre-hospital care for tactical and non-tactical emergencies common to the Operational K9 (OpK9). The intent is to provide the attendee the knowledge necessary to manage immediate threats to life, limb, or eyesight, and to prepare the OpK9 for evacuation to definitive veterinary care. The curriculum incorporates current TECC guidelines with adaptations relative to canine anatomy and physiology.
Training includes PowerPoint presentations and hands-on, scenario-based training.
Registration deadline is March 31, 2024
COST: $600 PER PERSON, PREPAID, NON-REFUNDABLE
All students will receive a job-specific Operational K9 first aid kit with supplies relevant to the skills learned in the class and specific to canine.
Eligible for Maine EMS CEH credits.
REGISTRATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION: MCOLE@FALMOUTHME.ORG
Flyer (PDF)