K-9 Down
Life-saving emergency training to protect working K-9s
March 12 & 13, 2011
About the course
K-9 Down is a highly specialized program designed for professional working dog handlers and emergency rescue personnel - anyone who may respond to canine health emergencies in the field. The course is tailored for police officers, firefighters, medics, search and rescue teams, military dog handlers or other canine handlers with specialized training. The course is two days in length. A series of lectures are presented the first day on topics ranging from the normal canine physical exam to toxicities and heat exhaustion. On the second day, the group is divided and assigned to one of two half-day sessions, which offer hands-on training in small group sessions. Please refer to the course schedule for more information. Although the instructors vary slightly, the same course content is provided at all locations. Space is limited to 40 registrants per course.
The advanced course includes advanced medical training. This is for personnel who have previously attended a K-9 Down session and desire further training, or if you already have advanced medical training in your current profession (i.e., physicians, tactical medics, paramedics, etc.). This advanced course is only being offered at NCSU.
Registration
Registration for this course includes lectures, lunch, and a proceedings on CD. Registration for the advanced course is limited to those who have taken the Basic K-9 Down course in the past, or those who have advanced medical training.
- Registration Basic: Non Profit / Government Agency: $349 Private organization: $449
- Registration Advanced: Non Profit / Government Agency: $449 Private organization: $549
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Registration payment can be made with credit card or paid by check.
If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation of your registration within three (3) days, please check your spam file if you have one, or you may contact us at 919-513-6421 with any questions about your registration status.
Location & Lodging
This course will be held at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine at 4700 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, NC. A block of rooms will be reserved at the Ramada Inn Blue Ridge, 1420 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, at a discounted rate. This hotel is next door the the College. To make your reservation, please call 919-832-4100 and reference the K9 Down Course - GROUP BLOCK CODE: CGK9C. For information on otherarea hotels, visit our informative website.
ADA Statement
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in the activity, please contact ceregistration@ncsu.edu to discuss your needs at least 30 days prior to the event.
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds will be granted for notices received in writing by seven days prior to the course. After that time, there will be a 25% cancellation fee. No refunds will be granted after the course has begun.
Course Schedule
Saturday, March 12, 2011
| Time | Basic Course | Advanced Course |
| 8:30-9:00am | Introduction - Dr. Sheilah Robertson | |
| 9:00-9:30am | Physcial Exam / Know Your Dog - Dr. Rita Hanel | |
| 9:30-10:00am | K9 Sick Call / First Aid - Dr. Rita Hanel | |
| 10:00-10:30am | BREAK | |
| 10:30-11:00am | Fluid Therapy - Dr. Steve Marks | IV Fluid Therapy and Therapeutic Interventions for Shock - Dr. Rita Hanel |
| 11:00-11:30am | Toxicities - Dr. Dave Dorman | |
| 11:30-12:00pm | Restraint, O2 Administration, & Transport - Dr. Sheilah Robertson | CPCR - BLS/ALS - Dr. Steve Marks |
| 12:00-1:00pm | LUNCH | |
| 1:00-1:30pm | Heatstroke - Dr. Rita Hanel | Restraint, O2 Administration, & Transport - Dr. Sheilah Robertson |
| 1:30-2:00pm | CPCR - BLS - Dr. Steve Marks | Anesthesia & Analgesia in the field - Dr. Sheilah Robertson |
| 2:00-2:30pm | Trauma Planning - Dr. Sheilah Robertson | Toxicities - Dr. Dave Dorman |
| 2:30-3:00pm | BREAK | |
| 3:00-3:30pm | Gastric Dilatation with Volvulus / Hemostatics - Dr. Eric Rowe | |
| 3:30-4:00pm | Wound Management / Penetrating Injuries / Blast Injuries Dr. Brian Trumpatori | |
| 4:00-4:30pm | Smoke Inhalation / Burn Wounds - Dr. Rita Hanel | |
| 4:30-5:00pm | Ocular Injuries - Dr. Alison Clode | |
Course Schedule
Sunday, March 13, 2011
| Time | Lab | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00am-9:30am | Advanced Procedures Lab / Junior surgery (Group A) | Advanced Models Lab / Anatomy Lab (Group B) |
| 10:00am-11:30am | Advanced Procedures Lab / Junior Surgery (Group B) | Advanced Models Lab / Anatomy Lab (Group A) |
| 12:00-1:00pm | LUNCH | |
| 1:30-3:00pm | Basic Procedures Lab / Junior Surgery (Group C) | Basic Models Lab / Anatomy Lab (Group D) |
| 3:30-5:00pm | Basic Procedures Lab / Junior Surgery (Group D) | Basic Models Lab / Anatomy Lab (Group C) |