Open Courses Emergency and Wildlife Animal Rescue Course in Emergency and Disaster Situations
This theoretical-practical course offers essential training in the technical rescue of wild animals (birds, reptiles and mammals). Aimed at veterinarians and veterinary nurses, it provides fundamental knowledge for acting in emergency contexts such as fire Read more
Course formatIn-Person
Hours8h
Credits1 ECTS
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What will I learn in this course?
What will I learn in this course?
This theoretical-practical course offers essential training in the technical rescue of wild animals (birds, reptiles and mammals). Aimed at veterinarians and veterinary nurses, it provides fundamental knowledge for acting in emergency contexts such as fires, accidents or risk situations involving wildlife. The sessions include the use of specialised equipment, containment and management techniques, and emergency nutritional support.
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Main reasons for choosing this course on ULusófona
Main reasons for choosing this course on ULusófona
- Intensive practical training with real-life simulations
- Training to act in emergency and disaster contexts
- Access to specialised technical training equipment and models
- Training with an impact on the dynamics of conservation medicine with basic concepts for the rehabilitation of wild species.
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Entry requirements and conditions
Entry requirements and conditions
Veterinary Doctors and Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Medicine Students and Veterinary Nursing Students
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Technical and professional skills that I will acquire
Technical and professional skills that I will acquire
- Identification and use of specialised rescue equipment - Safe physical restraint techniques for different species - Rapid assessment and stabilisation of animals in emergencies - Handling wild animals in fire scenarios - Ethical and legal approach to wildlife rescue
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Profile of the candidates for whom the course is intended
Profile of the candidates for whom the course is intended
Veterinary Doctors and Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Medicine Students and Veterinary Nursing Students
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Program
Program
- [Anual]
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Emergency and Rescue of Wild Animals in Emergency and Disaster Situations
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Career opportunities and career prospects
Career opportunities and career prospects
- Working with animal rescue teams in disaster situations (fires, floods, wildlife accidents) - Intervention in wildlife rehabilitation centres - Collaborating with civil protection and environmental organisations - Providing first aid to wild animals in the field - Technical consultancy for institutions working with animals at risk - Training and sensitisation of multidisciplinary teams in the containment and safe transport of wild animals
Lisboa | Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária
