Centre of Excellence – Wildlife Rehabilitation Diploma Course

This course first covers the fundamentals of wildlife rehabilitation, including its main objectives, short- and long-term goals, and the role of wildlife rehabilitators. We’ll also look at the main types of rehabilitation and the stages a rescued animal will go through.

We’ll learn to recognise the causes, triggers and responses to stress, fear, and shock in animals, how to assess animal welfare, and the main rules and procedures followed when examining wildlife. You’ll also be guided through techniques for handling animals according to their taxonomic group and the risks that need to be considered. The course covers the main diseases that can present in rescued animals, including a thorough explanation of their definitions, causes, symptoms and treatments (when applicable).

We’ll examine the importance of evaluating animals prior to rehabilitation and their release into the wild, including a look at the measures, procedures, and regulations followed. The course also explores the link between conservation and animal welfare and provides case studies that demonstrate how conservation welfare can lead to successful reintroduction into the wild.

Finally, we’ll look into the main advancements and challenges of wildlife rehabilitation.

By studying this course, you will:

• Understand the concept, types and stages of wildlife rehabilitation
• Learn how animal wellbeing is assessed
• Become familiar with the common diseases found in wildlife
• Understand the importance of evaluating animals prior to rehabilitation and release
• Become familiar with the advancements and challenges of wildlife rehabilitation