UF VETS is offering K9 First Aid for certified paramedics. This training will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 and is limited to 30 participants. Participants must have active certifications in Florida to be eligible. Cost for the training costs $175/person and will take place at the UF College of Veterinary Medicine (2015 SW 16th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32608). The course will run from 8 AM to 5 PM and include live animal handling.
Topics will include: performing a basic physical exam, signs/symptoms of illness, common injuries, field treatment/first aid, and will include hands-on training for skills including bandaging, intubation, CPR guidelines, venous access, and needle decompression.
Registration is only available for active paramedics. Once the form has been submitted, please allow 24 business hours for confirmation of your registration and payment information. A registration fee of $175/person must be paid a minimum of 30 days prior to the training to hold your seat. Please contact brandikphillips@ufl.edu with any questions.