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Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation

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Study method
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Duration
40 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
60 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
40 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Proof of Completion - Free
  • Certificate of Achievement - £18.99
  • ICOES Digital Certificate - £23.99
  • ICOES Certificate - Hard Copy - £29.99
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - £39.99
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Overview

Learn how to help and rehabilitate wild animals with this online course – make a difference in your community!

If you’re an animal lover and enjoy being outdoors, our Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Course will help you get closer to nature while helping our furry, scaled, and feathered friends. Wildlife rehabilitation involves working with wild animals to ensure they are healthy, safe, and not at risk from environmental factors. You may have stumbled upon an injured or orphaned animal in your backyard or on a nature hike, or you may live in an area that frequently sees forest fires, oil spills, storms, or deforestation. In all these cases, knowledge of wildlife rehabilitation or wild animal rescue can be crucial to saving an animal’s life. You don’t need any prior veterinary knowledge, as this course will start with the basics and cover a lot of groundwork. You’ll learn about responsible wildlife interaction, animal nutrition, animal anatomy and physiology, how to treat injuries in birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, how to assist in environmental disasters, and how to safely handle, transport and release wildlife.

Whether you just love animals and want to be more involved, or you are looking to volunteer or work in a park, nature reserve or zoo, we’ll equip you with the knowledge and training to prepare you for wildlife rehabilitation.

Certificates

Proof of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Certificate of Achievement

Digital certificate - £18.99

ICOES Digital Certificate

Digital certificate - £23.99

ICOES Certificate - Hard Copy

Hard copy certificate - £29.99

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Digital certificate - £39.99

CPD

40 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

What you will learn:

By the end of this course, you’ll come away knowing the fundamentals of wildlife rehabilitation.

  • We’ll show you exactly what a wildlife rehabilitator does in their day to day work
  • You’ll be able to identify animals in distress and know when to step in
  • You’ll learn animal physiology and basic anatomy for a variety of animal classes
  • We’ll teach you to assess animals and identify symptoms and causes of distress
  • You’ll be able to treat common injuries such as broken limbs and wings
  • We’ll prepare you for environmental disasters, such as oil spills or forest fires
  • We’ll show you how to safely handle, restrain, transport, and release wildlife
  • And you’ll learn what you can do to assist in your community

It’s important to note that this course is not equivalent to professional certification as wildlife rehabilitator, but it’s an excellent place to start if you have a personal interest in this area or are thinking of a career in animal care, zoology, parks and recreation, or veterinary science.

MODULE 1: What does being a Wildlife Rehabilitator mean?

  • Why being a wildlife rehabilitator is right for you
  • A normal day for a wildlife rehabilitator
  • How to become a wildlife rehabilitator and get certified
  • How to know when NOT to rescue an animal
  • You rescued an animal, now what?

MODULE 2: Animal physiology, anatomy, and health

  • Why is it important to understand physiology and anatomy?
  • Basic physiology and anatomy for birds
  • Basic physiology and anatomy for small mammals
  • Basic physiology and anatomy for large mammals
  • Basic physiology and anatomy for reptiles and amphibians
  • Freshwater wildlife
  • How to assess an animal in distress
  • Necessary nutrition facts

MODULE 3: How to treat common injuries

  • What are the most common injuries dealt with by wildlife rehabilitators?
  • Broken limbs in birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians
  • Orphaned animals
  • Oiled or dirty wildlife
  • Common sicknesses that wildlife rehabilitators see
  • What to do in emergency situations

MODULE 4: What’s the best way to interact with animals?

  • The difference between interacting with pets and wildlife
  • Keeping the wild, WILD!
  • How to brainstorm the best enrichment projects for your patient
  • Field work in various environments
  • Equipment, gear, vaccines and prep
  • Release! How you know when your animal friend is ready to go back to the wild.

MODULE 5: Spread the word!

  • Why is education and outreach important?
  • How you can spread the message
  • How to design the right education program for your audience
  • Examples of outreach done by wildlife rehabilitators
  • Volunteering and career path

Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for you if:

  • You love animals and want to do what you can to help
  • You are looking for a way to feel more connected with nature
  • You’re okay with getting your hands dirty!
  • You’re considering a career working in a park or wildlife rehabilitation center
  • You want to educate others about interacting with wildlife

All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES). After passing any exams and completing a course successfully, students can opt to purchase an ICOES certificate from the third-party institution.

Holly and Hugo is also CPD certified, meaning the courses meet or exceed Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks.

Requirements

Holly and Hugo courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

Career path

  • This will be useful in many careers with animals including working in a zoo, wildlife rehabilitation center, animal park or veterinary practice or with a conservation group
  • You can educate others about interacting with wild animals
  • Certification will will prove to employers that you are serious in your wish to land a job with animals

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Craig Rumsey asked:

Hi I worked as a snake catcher in Australia love working with wildlife was just wondering how long the course is and this the course online

Answer:

Our Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation course is fully online. The course is 40 hours and you will have access to your Virtual Campus account 24/7 so you will be able to complete the course at your own pace. At the end of the course you will receive a pdf certificate confirming course completion. This can be used as proof of study for employment.

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katie asked:

Will there be some sort of certificate to prove participation in this course?

Answer:

Hi Katie, Thank you for your query. Upon course completion, you will receive a PDF certificate delivered by Holly and Hugo. Kaoutar - HH Team

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Heidi asked:

Is this course easy to complete and can I pay for it in other ways thanks

Answer:

Our Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation course was created to be accessible to anyone with a personal interest in this area or are thinking of a career in animal care. Since we offer lifetime access to the course, you can complete it on your own pace. Regarding payment options, please with REED's customer support team.

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Ann asked:

Are hedgehogs covered in this course

Answer:

Hi Ann, thank you for your query. Going through the "Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation" course, you'll learn animal physiology and basic anatomy for a variety of animal classes (Birds, small mammals, large mammals, reptiles and amphibians). I invite you to have a look at the course syllabus on REED to learn more about the course content. Kaoutar - Holly and Hugo Team

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Cat asked:

Is this course specific/relevant to UK wildlife?

Answer:

Hi Cat, thank you for your query. Our Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation course is an introduction course. In that sense, it will cover the more general topics that are applied to species in any country or type of ecosystem. Kind regards, Michael.

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Enya asked:

I live in Belgium, can I also follow this course or is it only available in the UK? Thanks!

Answer:

Hi, thank you for your question. Our courses are fully online., so they can be taken by students worldwide. You just need a device with an internet connection. Kind regards, the Holly&Hugo Team

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JadeBenita asked:

Hi, is the course outline for this the exact same as the course found on the course provider's website (Holly&Hugo)? Some elements seem to differ. Tnx

Answer:

Hi, thank you for your message and interest. Yes, I can confirm it is the same course. Kind regards, Holly&Hugo Team

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Katie asked:

Who wrote/developed this course and what are their credentials?

Answer:

Hi Katie, thank you for your query. Our Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation course was written by a team of international experts. It’s important to note that this course is not equivalent to professional certification as a wildlife rehabilitator, but it’s an excellent place to start if you have a personal interest in this area or are thinking of a career in animal care, zoology, parks, and recreation, or veterinary science. Annika, Holly&Hugo Team

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Yentl asked:

Hey, I understand that the course is 40 hours of work, but how long do we have to complete this? A few months? A year? Thanks!

Answer:

Hello, Thank you for contacting us. Please note that once you purchase the course you will have one year to activate the course, once activated you will have 45 days to completed it. Annika - HH Team

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Anna boyd asked:

Hello, I was wondering if the CPD hours are applicable to register on to the Irish veterinary councils website. Thank you.

Answer:

Hello Anna, Thank you for your query and your interest in our course Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation. Our courses are completed by students worldwide and since frameworks differ from country to country students would need to check any additional requirements within their own area. Annika - Holly&Hugo Team

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Frances asked:

Is the Wildlife Rehabilitation course applicable to the UK?

Answer:

Hi Frances, Thank you for your query. We aim to provide a beginners'-level course at an affordable price, and, in that sense, the content of our courses needs to be broader to reach both UK and US students. I invite you to have a look at the course syllabus on REED to learn more about the course content. Please feel free to reach out to our customer support team through the contact page on our website for further information in this regard. Kaoutar - Holly and Hugo Team

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Lola asked:

I already have wildlife education (bachelor of zoology) Would this course be beneficial for me? Or will it cover things I most likely already know?

Answer:

Hi Lola, Thank you for your query. By the end of your "Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation" course, you’ll come away knowing the fundamentals of wildlife rehabilitation. We’ll show you exactly what a wildlife rehabilitator does in their day to day work, you’ll be able to identify animals in distress and know when to step in, etc. I invite you to have a look at the course syllabus on REED to learn more about the course content. Kaoutar - Holly and Hugo Team

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NKENG JOHANES FORMINE asked:

it has always been my vision to study wild life, so how can i enrole in these course

Answer:

Hi NKENG JOHANES, Thank you for your query. I invite you to reach out to REED's customer support team to be properly assisted with your enrollment. Kaoutar - Holly and Hugo Team

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HM asked:

Hi, what is the qualification level of this course and is this a formal qualification which will be displayed on the certificate?

Answer:

Hi, Thank you for your query. According to the UK standards, the "Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation" course is comparable to a level 3. Upon course completion, you will receive a PDF certificate delivered by Holly & Hugo and that displays the following information: the name of the course, the name of the student, the certificate number, the signature of the CEO and the date of Award. Kaoutar - Holly and Hugo Team

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Rch01 asked:

Hi is this course based on British wildlife?

Answer:

Hi, thank you for your query. Our Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation course is an introduction course. In that sense, it will cover the more general topics that are applied to species in any country or type of ecosystem. Kind regards, Michael.

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pally asked:

Who is this course accrediated by?

Answer:

Our Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation course is accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards, ICOES and also by CPD ( CPD UK).

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

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