Federal Permit Course

WRNC is offering a new course for wildlife rehabilitators.  The course is designed for rehabilitators who wish to obtain their federal permit. The sessions are comprehensive, covering all aspects of avian care.  The course is held for the first time at the symposium in the second floor conference room on Friday afternoon from 2-6 and continuing on Saturday morning from 8-12.

Do you Know:  The new requirements for a federal permit? The cage requirements for the birds you hope to rehabilitate? All the parts of nutrition in diets for various birds? The trophic feeding categories of birds in rehabilitation? What makes a bird? What groceries & supplies are needed for the passerine pantry? When & how to reunite nestlings with parents? The importance of stress in birds/wildlife rehabilitators? How too many follow-up requests can turn from distractions to opportunities? How to manage the Love-Hate relationship with your telephone? How to identify a baby bird by the color of its mouth or its feet?
We are covering: Introduction to the Federal Permit process, Avian anatomy & physiology, Avian identification & natural history, Intake & examination procedures, Care & housing of baby birds, Care & housing of adult birds, Nutrition & diets for various species, Getting groceries & supplies, Preparing for release, Telephone, triage, & transport, Working with your veterinarian	We are also covering: Why a Federal Permit is required. What are migratory birds? What activities does the Federal Permit authorize? Qualifications of the Federal Permit. What are basic permit conditions for a Federal Permit? Help getting a federal permit. Help with internships or becoming a sub-permittee. Current updates on Federal Permit regulations
Bonus information: Tons of special rehab tips from experts NO Math Problems!  "Cheat Sheets" for all the math you will ever need! Fun filled hands on activities! Care instruction sheets for over 15 species of less common, often received, passerines.
Goals of Class: Provide knowledge of the laws covering the rehabilitation of migratory birds, Instill appreciation for Standards for care and the wildlife rehabilitation code of ethics, Provide basic information & guidelines for care of birds in wildlife rehabilitation, Make recommendations and give information regarding the care of birds in wildlife rehabilitation, Assist those who wish to become Federally Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators, Provide a Network of opportunities to receive experience required for a Federal Permit, Provide sources of information regarding rehabilitation of specific birds.