In-Person 'Safe Capture Training' available in 2025

Safe Capture Training
Safe Capture Training

Chemical Immobilization and Anesthesia of Domestic and Wildlife Species

This training provides the most complete, up-to-date instruction available on chemical immobilization of animals, presented in an easy-to-understand manner that is applicable to all experience levels. The instructors are veterinarians and biologists who specialize in remotely-delivered anesthetic agents. This program, which has historically been considered by many to be the standard in chemical immobilization training, is now part of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Academy. An In-Person Training Event will be hosted by the School of Natural Resources at UNL on March 22 - 23, 2025

Typical Course Agenda:

Day One
Introduction/General Considerations
Medication Delivery Techniques
Capture Pharmacology
Dart Lab Video Presentation

Day Two
Species Specific Drug Dosages & Volume Calculations
Approach, Post Capture Care & Anesthesia Monitoring
Medical Emergencies
Human Safety and Accidental Human Exposure

Early Registration Ends: March 6, 2025
Final Registration Ends: March 14, 2025
Registration at https://sdzwaacademy.org/safecapture/

Discount codes for Registration available for students. NRES 42 will be available.

16 hours of Continuing Education credit approved by the following organizations: NACA, RACE, The Wildlife Society.

Local contact about training: John Carroll, jcarroll2@unl.edu

More details at: https://sdzwaacademy.org/safecapture/