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Open Courses National Training - Technical Rescue of Large and Small Animals in Emergencies and Disasters

This theoretical-practical course focuses on the particularities of technical rescue of large and small animals (dogs, cats, wild birds, wild mammals, reptiles and others). It addresses the logistical challenges, equipment, triage, first aid and transport Read more

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Course formatMixed Hours14h Credits2 ECTS
  • Presentation

    Presentation

    This theoretical-practical course focuses on the particularities of technical rescue of large and small animals (dogs, cats, wild birds, wild mammals, reptiles and others). It addresses the logistical challenges, equipment, triage, first aid and transport of different species in emergency contexts such as fires, water rescue and unstable terrain.
  • Reasons for joining

    Reasons for joining

    • Intensive face-to-face practical training, with real rescue simulations.
    • Multidisciplinary approach, integrating firefighters, civil protection and veterinary doctors.
    • Development of essential skills to act effectively in emergency contexts.
    • Up-to-date knowledge of equipment, techniques and safety in animal rescue.
  • Knowledge, abilities and skills to be acquired

    Knowledge, abilities and skills to be acquired

    - Triage and containment techniques for large animals - Safe transport and creation of escape corridors - Integration of the veterinarian into the incident command structure - Practical response to unstable terrain, water or fires
  • Career Opportunities

    Career Opportunities

    - Acting in technical rescue operations in rural and urban areas - Collaboration with civil protection organisations, fire brigades and NGOs - Veterinary emergency response - Triage training in disaster situations - Planning logistical actions for evacuating and sheltering animals - Integrated technical support for referral to conservation projects and recovery centres
Lisboa | Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária
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Mariana Inês Rodrigues Lopes Ribeiro Leitão

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