Open
21 of 25 seats available Register by Jun 25
Mode
In-Person
Cost
$139.00
Credits
0.20

This specialized course is designed for the emergency rescue personnel and K9 handler that would respond to canine emergencies in the field. This course includes practical classroom style education as well as hands-on instruction, demonstrations and scenario specific training using live, Trauma Fx simulator K9 Valor, model and cadaver dogs. This course will cover topics such as: Physical Examination and handling of the healthy and injured K9, Wound Care: facial lacerations, eye & paw injuries, Immobilization/Bandaging , Triage, shock, pain, heat stroke, CPR - RECOVER BLS & ALS /scenario drills, Introduction to Hemorrhage control, Oxygen administration, Naloxone administration, Major trauma overview, Illicit drug exposure in the working K9, Toxicology , Intubation (cadaver), Hemorrhage control, IV catheters and fluid resuscitation as well as intraosseous catheter placement (cadaver), Recognizing pneumothorax, needle decompression, and chest tube placement (cadaver), Gastric dilation volvulus (bloat) management in the field including trocarization (cadaver), and Review of First Aid kits and recommendation of supplies.

Meeting Information

Days & Times
Thursday 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM (Jun 26)
Location
PS110 - Command Center Classroom - Public Safety Center of Excellence
Instructor
To Be Determined