The 24-Hour Chemical Immobilization Certification Course from AACIS is delivered in a blended format: 16 hours online and 8 hours in-person. The online portion covers the history of chemical immobilization, equipment, drugs, pharmacology, safety, planning, and documentation. The in-person training is 100% hands-on and includes projector safety, drug calculations, marksmanship, dart loading, and scenario-based exercises to strengthen decision-making in the field. This course is ideal for animal control officers, law enforcement, and shelter professionals. Certification is awarded upon successful completion.
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This 4-hour online course is designed to meet Florida’s continuing education requirement for certified Animal Control Officers. The course provides a convenient, self-paced way for officers to stay current on essential knowledge and skills needed for effective animal control work in Florida. The curriculum covers six key areas: Fundamental ACO Knowledge, Animal Knowledge, Legal Environment, Field Operations, Investigations, and Veterinary Knowledge. Officers will review their core duties, ethical standards, and safe animal handling techniques, as well as updates in Florida animal law, search and seizure protocols, and evidence collection. The course also includes practical guidance on field operations, officer safety, animal investigations, and basic veterinary care such as first aid and disease recognition. This course ensures that Florida Animal Control Officers remain up to date, legally compliant, and prepared to serve their communities with professionalism and care.
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This comprehensive training course explores the new Florida Dangerous Dog Laws effective July 1, 2025, providing critical guidance for law enforcement, animal control officers, and legal professionals. Participants will review statutory definitions, enforcement protocols, owner responsibilities, and appeals processes with case-based scenarios. Emphasis is placed on operational response, interagency coordination, and community safety measures. By course completion, attendees will confidently identify dangerous dog behaviors, apply legal standards, and execute compliance and public outreach strategies under the updated legislation.
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This 2-hour in-depth course is designed for law enforcement, animal control officers, veterinarians, and cruelty investigators who handle cases involving animal neglect and starvation. It provides detailed training on recognizing the physical signs of malnutrition, assigning accurate Body Condition Scores (BCS) for dogs and cats, and documenting findings for use in legal proceedings. Officers will learn to interpret the stages of starvation, identify key forensic indicators, and properly photograph and record BCS as evidence. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certification providing additional qualifications for courtroom testimony. This training strengthens the credibility and effectiveness of cruelty investigations by combining veterinary science with legal application.
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