OWREN
OWREN Wildlife Rehabilitation
Wildlife Rehabilitation
BASIC SKILLS COURSE
January 21 & 22, 2015
January 21-22, 2015 (Wed-Thurs. 8AM-6PM)
(Ontario Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Network)
(Wed. & Thurs. 8 AM—6 PM)
at Welland SPCA Regional Training Facility
706 East Main St., Welland, ON
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS DEC. 17, 2014
The Basic Skills Course was designed by Ontario rehabilitators and the OWREN board as an essential
component in wildlife rehabilitation education for
those who wish to become Authorized Wildlife Custodians in Ontario, offer their services as Registered
Foster Care Givers, or as volunteers for an AWC in a
rehabilitation facility.
Humane society, animal control, veterinarians and
clinic staff, pet store staff, and many others who often
receive orphaned or injured wildlife from the public
or who deal with such calls on a day to day basis
would greatly benefit from the course. An ideal
course to complement volunteer training programs or
for those who want to learn the basics of wildlife rehabilitation and emergency care, and later volunteer
at rehabilitation facilities or those who work with
wildlife in related professions.
Successfully passing all components in this course is
accepted as the equivalent to the Ministry of Natural
Resources OWRE written test. It is a first step in
obtaining a wildlife custodian authorization from the
MNR in Ontario. Working with wildlife requires special care and handling - this course will give you the
tools needed and help you make ethical decisions.
Make payment online using Interac e-transfer or, send registration with
chq/money order payable to OWREN and mail to:
OWREN Courses, 461 Wright St., Welland, ON L3B 2K6
For more information www.owren-online.org
Email: [email protected] Ph: 905-735-6885
BASIC SKILLS COURSE
Welland SPCA Regional Training Facility
706 East Main St., Welland, ON
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
OWREN Member
Individual
.............................................. $ 195.00
2 persons* ......................... $ 390.00
Family
Organization 3 persons* ......................... $ 585.00
Student+ (attach copy of full-time student ID) ..............$ 160.00
†
Non Member (see Note)
Individual
.............................................. $ 240.00
Student+ (attach copy of full-time student ID)................$ 205.00
Registration includes Study Guides, Course Manual, and lunch
both days. + You must be 19 or over to register. *Family or
Organization registrations must be submitted at the same time,
in the same envelope, with full payment. Successfully passing this
course is accepted as the equivalent to the MNR OWRE Test,
the first step in obtaining a wildlife custodian authorization in
Ontario from the MNR. OWREN issues completion certificates
only to those who complete both days of the course, including
the hands-on labs, and who obtain a passing grade of 80% on the
written exam. Study Guides are sent when the registration deadline is past and minimum enrolment is met.
No at-the-door registration. Pre-registration is required. No
refunds after DEC. 17, 2014. Sorry NO exceptions.
(+Students from accredited Canadian colleges and universities.)
†
NOTE: SAVE ON YOUR REGISTRATION BY JOINING OWREN NOW!
Join OWREN by enclosing your membership fees* with your course
registration (OWREN one year membership rates: Individual $35; Family
$55; Organization $80) (*Can be combined into one payment.)
Wildlife
Rehabilitation
BASIC SKILLS
COURSE
JAN. 21-22, 2015
Wed. & Thurs.
8 am—6 pm
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: DEC. 17, 2014
Driving Directions/Location
To print out a Google map and get detailed driving directions,
use this link: https://goo.gl/maps/c9BMz
Nearby Accommodations
Best Western Rose City Suites,
300 Prince Charles Dr., Welland, ON L3C 7B3 905-732-0922
Welland Inn Conference Ctr.,
1030 Niagara St., Welland, ON L3C 1M6 905-735-6666
For course information please see www.owren-online.org
Email: [email protected] Ph: 905-735-6885
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS DEC 17, 2014
at the Welland SPCA
Regional Training Facility
706 East Main Street, Welland, ON
Website: www.owren-online.org
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/owren.online
Email: [email protected]
~ Welland SPCA Regional Training Facility, 706 East Main St., Welland, ON ~ Jan. 21-22, 2015 ~
Wildlife Rehabilitation BASIC SKILLS COURSE Outline
Legalities: federal & provincial laws; conditions of Wildlife Custodian Authorization; basic registered
Foster Care Giver requirements; wildlife recordkeeping; veterinary relationships; disease reporting
Initial Contact: handling public inquiries; species identification; injury assessment; reuniting orphans
with parents; species biology/behaviour; telephone hotline tips/advice; safe wildlife capture/transport.
Triage: initial examination; making difficult decisions; animal-rehabilitator safety and handling.
Emergency: shock; dehydration; emaciation; blood/fluid loss; poison/seizures; respiration.
Basic Exam: equipment; restraint methods; performing the examination; charting.
Basic Treatment: limb immobilization; wing wraps; wound management; gavage; dosage
calculations; fluid replacement calculations; cat bites.
Diseases: wildlife diseases; zoonoses; epizootics; disease prevention strategies.
Rehabilitation: ethics; equipment; housing; nutrition overview; enrichment; stress reduction tips.
Release Considerations: release assessment; methods; site evaluations; euthanasia
Successfully passing this course is accepted as the equivalent to the MNR OWRE written test; the first step in
obtaining a wildlife custodian authorization from the MNR in Ontario. OWREN issues completion certificates
only to those who complete both days of the course, (including hands-on lab portion) and obtain a passing grade
of 80% on the written exam. Study and Test Question Guides are sent when the registration deadline is past and
minimum course enrolment is met. No at-the-door registrations. Pre-registration is required. NO refunds
after DEC. 17, 2014 (NO exceptions, including inclement weather, sorry.) OWREN reserves the right to cancel for
insufficient enrolment - if this occurs fees are refunded. Confirmed registrants sign in from 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. on
first day of class (Class is from 8 AM—6 PM ). To confirm your registration email: [email protected].
Must be 19 or over to register. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS DEC. 17, 2014. Pay online using
Interac e-Transfer or, make cheque/money order payable to OWREN and mail to:
OWREN Courses, 461 Wright Street, Welland, ON L3B 2K6
SUPPLY LIST - Students must bring the following supplies with them to class
• 1 (one) small pair (about 6 inch) sharp scissors for bandage cutting.
• 6 (six) pairs of fitted, disposable well fitting gloves.
(OWREN provides 2 pairs of one-size-fits-all gloves - if you have latex allergies - please bring your own gloves)
• 2 (two) disposable facemasks - painters masks are suitable.
• A smock, lab coat, bibbed apron, or oversized large shirt to wear over your clothes.
Wear casual, comfortable, clothing that covers your arms and legs - you will be handling carcasses in the labs.
• NO open-toed shoes, sandals or shorts. PLEASE bring a sweater/jacket - it may be chilly for you!
• A battery operated calculator, notebook, pen/pencil, and—a natural willingness to learn!
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Registration includes Study Guides, Course Manual, and lunch both days. + You must be 19 or over to register. *All registrations must be submitted at the same time,
with full payment. Successfully passing this course is accepted as the equivalent to the MNR OWRE written test. Study Guides are sent when the registration deadline is
past and minimum course enrolment is met. No at-the-door registrations. Pre-registration required. NO refunds after DEC. 17, 2014. Sorry, NO exceptions.
Chq/money order payable to OWREN-mail to: OWREN Courses, 461 Wright St., Welland, ON L3B 2K6 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: DEC. 17, 2014
SAVE! JOIN OWREN NOW! Enclosed is my OWREN Membership Fee:
$35 Individual
$55 Family (2 persons, same address)
$80 Organization (3 members)
(Pay only the members course registration rate if you join OWREN now!)
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OWREN Member ( check one)
Individual
..................................... $ 195.00
2 persons*.................. $ 390.00
Family
Organization 3 persons*.................. $ 585.00
Student+ (attach copy of full-time student ID) ....... $ 160.00
Non Member ( check one)
Individual
...................................... $ 240.00
Student+ (attach copy of full-time student ID) ........ $ 205.00
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Registration - OWREN Wildlife Rehabilitation BASIC SKILLS COURSE—WELLAND
JAN. 21-22, 2015 (Wed. & Thur.) at Welland SPCA Regional Training Facility, 706 East Main St., WELLAND, ON
OWREN
Wildlife Rehabilitation
BASIC SKILLS COURSE
More info—website: www.owren-online.org Email: [email protected] Ph: 905-735-6885