Chemical Capture and Immobilization
Course Description
This 16 hour course explores the core areas required to successfully perform chemical capture and immobilization in the field of animal control. Topics include the history of chemical immobilization, operational planning, safety considerations, pharmacology, post-capture procedures, and capture-related emergencies.
This course meets the training requirements for all states including Florida’s requirement per F.S.S. 828.27.
Course Topics
Training Block A: Fundamental of Chemical Immobilization
History and evolution of chemical immobilization
Chemical immobilization equipment
High-liability considerations for chemical immobilization operations
Training Block B: Animal Knowledge
Topographical anatomy
Physiological responses to stress
Proper target areas
Training Block C: Pharmacology
Drug classifications
Commonly used drugs for chemical immobilization
Dosage calculation and using dosage charts
Training Block D: Conducting Chemical Immobilization Operations
Planning and safety considerations
Post-capture procedures
Capture-related emergencies
Training Block E: Marksmanship and Qualifications
Projector familiarization and safety
Marksmanship training and qualification
Scenario-based training and evaluations
Course Prerequisites
This course is restricted to law enforcement and animal care and control professionals who are employed by a municipal, county, state, or federal agency that is authorized to conduct chemical capture and immobilization operations as part of their regular duties.
Completion Standards
Students must attend all 16 hours of the course, demonstrate proficiency in safety and marksmanship, and pass a comprehensive written examination with a score of 75% or better.
Certifications
Students who successfully pass this course will receive certification in: CHEMICAL IMMOBILIZATION: DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Training Credits and Limitations
This course satisfies the 16-hour training requirement of the Tactical Animal Control Officer Certification course’s Chemical Immobilization Training Block, which also applies to the 110-hour AACIS certified Animal Control Officer certification course.