On-Demand: Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) Awareness Level
This is an introductory course focusing on best practices when dealing with a large animal emergency situation. The information contained in this course provides awareness level training and is not designed to replace hands-on practical training. The course addresses topics covered by NFPA Standards 1006.
This course may be of interest for individuals responding as first responders to an incident involving an animal, including; firefighters, pre-service, law enforcement, animal welfare officers, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, transporters, emergency animal response teams, horse owners, livestock producers and associations.
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the role of the Incident Management System/Incident Command System (IMS/ICS) in incidents involving animals.
- Recognize horse/other livestock behaviour in both normal and stressed situations (for approach, containment, handling and transport).
- Explain best practices for your own safety, the safety of others, as well as the welfare and safety of the animal involved.
- Identify PPE, equipment and basic techniques used in incidents involving animals.
- Make informed decisions based on best practices to best deal with an animal incident.
Time Commitment:
- There is no set time when you must be on the course site. You choose the time that works for you and can move through the material at your own pace. You will have access to the course site for one year from the date of your registration.
Materials:
- All materials are provided online within the course site
Prerequisites:
- 16 years of age or older
For more information, please contact Susan Raymond (Phone: 519 824-4120, ext. 54230; Email: [email protected])
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Equine Guelph – the horse owner’s Centre at the University of Guelph.
Unit 1: Introduction to the Course
1.1 – Introduction to the Course
1.2 – Time to Begin
1.3 – What Would You Do?
Unit 2: Incident Command/Management Systems Related to LAER
2.1 – Incident Command System (ICS) and Incident Management System (IMS)
2.2 – Resources and The Extra Mile
Unit 3: Introduction to Large Animal Behaviour
3.1 – Large Animal Behaviour
3.2 – Dealing with Loose Animals
3.3 – Resources and The Extra Mile
Unit 4: Equipment and Techniques – Part 1
4.1 – Introduction
4.2 – Equipment
4.3 – Techniques: Forward Assist
4.4 – Techniques: Rear Assist and Backwards Drag
4.5 – Techniques: Sideways Drag
Unit 5: Techniques – Part 2
5.1 – Techniques: Cast Horse Roll (2 Methods)
5.2 – Techniques: Mud Rescue
5.3 – Techniques: Rescue Glide
5.4 – Techniques: Vertical Lift
5.5 – Resources and The Extra Mile
Unit 6: Scenarios and Next Steps
6.1 – Scenarios
6.2 – Your Homework!
6.3 – Quiz
6.4 – Conclusion and Finishing Up
