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National Animal Welfare Professional: Level 1

Program Overview

Program Overview

Program Overview

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The North Carolina Animal Federation (NCAF) is excited to launch a new training certificate program.  The NCAF Animal Welfare Professional Certificate Program was created to enhance the training experience and provide a foundation of knowledge for North Carolina animal welfare professionals.  Animal sheltering staff will earn a completion certificate while receiving industry specific training directly related to their job provided by national experts. NCAF recognizes the large volume of virtual content available to those with an interest in animal welfare. The NCAF Animal Welfare Professional Certificate Program provides topic focus and levels of achievement for staff interested in advancing their knowledge and careers. 

Benefits

Program Overview

Program Overview

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•Evidence of commitment to professional development in the field of animal welfare

•Self-paced

•Resume Builder – Demonstrates a foundation of animal welfare related knowledge

•May be a pre-requisite for employment

•The level 1 certificate is a pre-requisite for other NCAF certificate levels.

•Complement on the job training provided by employer

•North Carolina animal sheltering employees have consistent, NCAF supported, training experiences

•Prepares animal welfare staff for industry related challenges

•All virtual learning                                                           


Individuals completing the certificate with receive:

•Signed letter from NCAF Chair

•Certificate

•NCAF T-Shirt and Lapel Pin

•Recognition at NCAF Membership meeting and featured in digital newsletter 

Who should consider this certificate?

Who should consider this certificate?

Who should consider this certificate?

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Any animal welfare professional interested in gaining a foundation of knowledge to support their career and work responsibilities.



Certification

Who should consider this certificate?

Who should consider this certificate?

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NCAF Animal Welfare Professional Certificate – Level One


Fees:

$125 non-NCAF member

$75 NCAF member


The NCAF Animal Welfare Professional Certificate is approved for 15 hours of continuing education credit for the Association of Animal Welfare Administrators CAWA and 15.5 hours CEU’s for the National Animal Control Association.

Training Content

The Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) Guidelines (6 hours)

The Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) Guidelines (6 hours)

The Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) Guidelines (6 hours)

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1. Shelter Sanitation Part 1

Chumkee Aziz, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice), Senior Director, Shelter Medicine, ASPCA


2. Shelter Sanitation Part 2

Chumkee Aziz, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice), Senior Director, Shelter Medicine, ASPCA


3. Feline Upper Respiratory Disease Basics  

Chumkee Aziz, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice), Senior Director, Shelter Medicine, ASPCA


4. Shelter Guidelines: Behavioral Health in the Shelter

Brenda Griffin, DVM, MS, DACVIM, DABVP, University of Florida


5. Shelter Guidelines: Animal Handling

Brenda Griffin, DVM, MS, DACVIM, DABVP, University of Florida


6. Shelter Guidelines: Spay/Neuter

Natalie Isaza, DVM, Merial Clinical Assistant Professor of Shelter Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida -Cynthia Barker Cox, DVM, Head Shelter Veterinarian, Massachusetts SPCA


7. Fear Free: Helping Shelter Pets Find Health, Happiness, and Homes

Brenda Griffin, DVM, MS, DACVIM, DABVP, University of Florida 

1-2 hour courses

The Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) Guidelines (6 hours)

The Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) Guidelines (6 hours)

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•FEMA Basic Level - 1 hour

IS-10.a – Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness


•History of Animal Welfare (ASPCA) - 1 hour

Steve Zawistowski, PhD, CAAB, Science Advisor, ASPCA


•Foundations of Animal Sheltering - 2 hours

Dr. Josh Fisher, MHA, CAWA

Melinda Whitaker, DVM- NCAF

Fee: $10


•Compassion Fatigue and Resilience for the Animal Care Community - 2 hours

Hilary Hager


•Feline Health and Kitten Season

Julie Hollifield, DVM

Jennifer Bledsoe-Nix, DVM

Fee: $10

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Testimonials

Officer Chris Meyer

Officer Chris Meyer

Officer Chris Meyer

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"There was a lot of good information from the ASPCA webinars, that I would like to reference if I ever needed too. You were also correct when you mentioned that I would love the “History of Animal Welfare” class by Dr. Zawistowski. I am a big history buff. But I do have to say that the “Compassion Fatigue and Resilience for the Animal Care Community” session was great as well. Having the ability to cope is extremely important and that session provided some great tools and resources for all of us to put in our tool boxes."


AC&C Officer

CMPD Animal Care & Control

Leah Massey

Officer Chris Meyer

Officer Chris Meyer

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“It was truly an honor and privilege to be able to take part in this pilot. I can’t wait to see how it grows. The ability to have one place in our state that can define and share the standards of care and help spread that knowledge with authority is amazing. The more we are all able to share the same basic knowledge about the animals we care for, the easier it is for us to connect and communicate to improve animals lives.”


Community Cat Program Manager

Humane Society of Charlotte

K.C. Thompson

Officer Chris Meyer

K.C. Thompson

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“The NCAF Animal Welfare Professional Certificate Level 1 course was a wonderful learning experience. The courses were well balanced and provided knowledge on a wide range of topics. The certificate program itself was easy to participate in with little to no barriers, making it inclusive to a variety of participants. Overall, this was a well thought out and highly manageable course load with a wealth of pertinent information. I can’t wait for Level 2!”


Community Outreach Coordinator

Humane Society of Charlotte


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