Course number Canine Emergency Medical Care
Hours 1.00 Hours

Description

This course is designed to introduce participants to the challenges and special considerations of treating canine patients which may become injured or fall ill while performing important functions during a WMD event.

Delivery Location

Course Length

Varies on participant's progress; estimated completion time is 3-4 hours

Topics

• Describe the process for canine care
• Identify major anatomical structures on the canine
• Recognize and identify decompensated shock on a canine
• Summarize considerations related to canine pain management

  Prerequisites

  None

  Audience

  Any emergency responder from all disciplines/services

  Other Information

  To register for the course, please visit the NERRTC online Domestic Preparedness Campus at www.teexwmdcampus.com

  Course Point of Contact

  John Rinard, tel. (979) 845-2262, e-mail John.Rinard@teexmail.tamu.edu.