Special events at the sanctuary:
Wildlife rehabilitation course
If you are interested in Wildlife Rehabilitation, there is a required course coming up in April. You must register early because classes fill up fast (Eaton Rapids is full). If interested, please message me regarding membership options and carpooling, etc.
IWRC Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Course
April 14-15, 2018 - Traverse City
$205. (members) – $260. (non-members)
This is an introductory course for beginning wildlife or novice rehabilitators seeking formal education. It can also be an excellent refresher for the intermediate or experienced rehabilitator.
Lecture topics include:
- Introduction to wildlife rehabilitation
- Basic anatomy and physiology
- Calculating fluid therapy
- Handling and physical restraint
- Stress and the basic shock cycle
- Initial care and physical examination
- Standards for housing
- Zoonoses
- Euthanasia criteria
- release criteria
To receive a course completion certificate, students must successfully pass the exam, lab, and homework with 70% or higher. You will receive the Wildlife Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Approach and Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation book.