Biology - Wildlife Rehab & Vet Care (Mammals, Birds, Lizards & More!)
This class we will discuss what wildlife rehabbers do, when caring for orphaned or injured wild animals with the goal of returning them to the wild. Working with a local vet will be discussed. homeschool, after school & career exploration
Future Vet & Animal Science Academy (veterinary)
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Teacher will assess knowledge based on class discussions and any optional projects that are submitted.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this class we will explore the job of a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. We will discuss the way they decide if an animal needs help and if that help is best given by a rehabber, or if it should be left alone. A variety of species will be touched on and how the rehabber may assess them. This class also stresses the importance of not picking up wild animals without the direction of a trained rehabilitation or veterinarian. This is NOT a class that will teach learners how to care for orphaned or injured wild animals. That is done in rehabber training courses as an adult. This course will however give learners a perspective of what a rehabber does to determine the care that is needed, how they work closely with a veterinarian and the time and dedication that this, often volunteer, career requires.
Learning Goals
Learner will begin the develop an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
What is a wildlife rehabber?
What is a rehabber? How do you become one? What does it take to care of injured or orphaned wild animals? Who does a rehabber need on their team? 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
What does a rehabber need to care for orphaned or injured wildlife?
What type of equipment would a rehabber need to have depending on the types of animals they are for? This will change as the animals mature and become ready to be released. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
How does a rehabber learn all this??
How does a rehabber learn about care of mammals, reptiles, birds and more? 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course will address that there are wild animals that may be too badly injured or too young to survive even with the best attempts by a rehabilitator to care for them. This may be upsetting to some learners. Please be sure that your learner is ready for that knowledge prior to enrolling in this class.
Short YouTube video clips of rehab and rehab success stories may be shown in class or safely embedded carefully selected videos may be posted in the classroom for further learning.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
My knowledge and experience as a certified veterinary technician and previously state licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
Joined June, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine
Master's Degree in Education from Colorado State University
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Charter Oak State College
I am a certified veterinary technician and previously state licensed wildlife rehabilitator. My experience in the care of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife spans more than 30 years. I have a MEd from Colorado State University and a Master of Veterinary Education (MVEd) from Lincoln Memorial University’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
I am passionate about teaching learners about these careers and how they may follow their dreams of helping animals. Reviews
Live Group Course
$57
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
40 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-12 learners per class
