Course Catalog

This 40-hour instructor-led course is for students wishing to seek a Florida certification as an animal control officer as prescribed under F.S.S. 828.27(4)(a)(1). It provides the fundamental animal knowledge, constitutional law, field operations, report writing, interviews, rabies prevention, disaster planning, and much more.

This 40-hour instructor-led course is for students wishing to seek a national certification as an animal control officer. It provides the fundamental animal knowledge, constitutional law, field operations, report writing, interviews, rabies prevention, disaster planning, and much more.

This 40-hour instructor-led course is the final module of the AACIS animal control officer certification course. This course is heavily weighted in field operations and investigative technique. Completion of modules A & B provides a dual certification as an animal cruelty investigator for dogs and cats.

This 40-hour instructor-led course is for students wishing to become an animal control field training officer.. It provides fundamental knowledge in learning styles, teaching styles, barriers to learning, and more. This course includes a fully functional FTO program that can be tailored to fit agency needs.

This 8-hour instructor-led course is for students wishing to seek certification as a dangerous dog investigator. It provides instruction in the area of state law requirements, investigative technique, report writing, and limiting civil liability to the officer and agency.

This 40-hour instructor-led course is for students seeking national certification as an animal cruelty investigator for crimes against canine and feline animals.

This 40-hour instructor-led course is for students seeking national certification as an animal cruelty investigator for crimes against equine animals.

This 40-hour instructor-led course is for students seeking national certification as an animal cruelty investigator for crimes against livestock animals.

This 40-hour instructor-led course is for students seeking national certification as an animal cruelty investigator for crimes against exotic and reptile animals.

This 8-hour instructor-led course is for students seeking certification in the use of bite sticks and O.C. spray for personal safety from attacks against animals.

This 16-hour instructor-led course is for students seeking national certification as chemical immobilization technician. Topics addressed in this course include pharmacology, dosage calculations, decision-making, post-capture emergencies, documentation, and more.

This 8-hour instructor-led course is for students seeking certification as an infrared thermometry technician. Topics addressed in this course include infrared radiation, Fluke infrared thermometers, heatstroke, and conducting investigations involving animals left unattended in hot environments.

This 16-hour instructor-led course is for students seeking certification as certified euthanasia technician. Currently this course is only being offered to certain states. Please contact AACIS to see if the course is offered in your state.

This 40-hour instructor-led course is for students seeking certification as an animal shelter technician for small animals. This course will address topics including animal knowledge, safe animal restraint and handling, rabies preventing, biosecurity, and more.

This 16-hour instructor-led course is for students seeking training in disaster response operations that require emergency sheltering of small animals. Topics include incident command system structure, shelter design, animal throughput, medical assessments, worker safety, animal safety, and more.

This 16-hour instructor-led course is for students seeking training in disaster response operations that require emergency sheltering of small animals. Topics include personnel roles and responsibilities, shelter facility management, and resource management.

This 8-hour instructor-led course is for students seeking training in first aid and CPR for canine and feline animals. Topics include cardiovascular resuscitation technique, evaluating animals, administering medications, and more.

This 8-hour instructor-led course is for students seeking training in utilizing the Five S's to manage their agency. Topics include reducing waste, identifying problem areas, maximizing efficiency and productivity, and improved employee satisfaction.