Central College of Animal Studies offer courses starting in October
There's still time to sign up for Central College of Animal Studies training and behaviour diploma courses due to start in October - or to join a one-off workshop to be held early next month.
A limited number of places are available on the Central College courses including the Diploma in Companion Animal Training, the Advanced Diploma in Companion Animal Training and the Professional Diploma in Clinical Animal Behaviour.
These courses are designed for veterinary professionals, and those working with animals, particularly if you're looking to progress your career in this field.
The Diploma in Companion Animal Training has been developed for veterinary surgeons, qualified veterinary nurses or those working in the veterinary care sector with responsibility for planning and managing the care and training of animals, and the instruction of clients.
The Advanced Diploma is a continuation from the Diploma and involves the study of human and family psychology, animal health and behaviour. It increases theoretical and practical knowledge of the physiological and psychological factors that affect the relationship between animal and owner.
The Professional Diploma in Clinical Animal Behaviour is aimed at those with the responsibility for planning and managing humane approaches to inappropriate behaviour in animals and who have an extensive understanding of clinical animal behaviour and the related scientific/clinical literature. The qualification has been developed to teach and assess the clinical application of the science of animal behaviour. It includes the modification of undesirable, inappropriate, problematic or dangerous behaviours, including those with a potential link to pathologies that require diagnosis in collaboration with a veterinary surgeon.
Students can undertake any of these courses on a full or part-time basis in a suitable professional environment that provides a companion animal training service with training classes available for clients. Practice-based learning is a vital element of these diplomas.
For those looking for a taster before deciding on a formal course of training then a one-day workshop - Animal Instincts, how animals learn and why they behave the way they do - may be the answer. Being held at Central College of Animal Studies at Elmswell in Suffolk on Friday 3 October, the day, from 9am to 5pm, will feature presentations from Loni Loftus, Veterinary Behaviour Programme Manager, and Karen Wild, Companion Animal Behaviourist.
Topics include canine evolution, the latest theory on canine origin and domestication and jargon busting and interactive sessions around animal behaviour, learning and training.
Tickets for the Animal Instincts companion animal behaviour course are priced at £155 with a 50% discount to training practices of Central College of Animal Studies.
For more details on any of these courses please see www.ccoas.org.uk or if you are interested in finding out more about how to join a course or the workshop email enquiries@ccoas.org.uk or call 01359 243405.
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