K-9 Down is a highly specialized program designed for professional working dog handlers and emergency rescue personnel - anyone who may respond to canine health emergencies in the field. The course is tailored for police officers, firefighters, medics, search and rescue teams, military dog handlers or other canine handlers with specialized training. The course is two days in length. A series of lectures are presented the first day on topics ranging from the normal canine physical exam to toxicities and heat exhaustion. On the second day, the group is divided and assigned to one of two half day sessions, which offer hands-on training in small group sessions. Please refer to the course schedule for more information. Although the instructors vary slightly, the same course content is provided at both locations. Space is limited for each course.

There is also an option for advanced medical training. This session is reserved for personnel who have previously attended the aforementioned K-9 Down session and desire further training, or if you already have advanced medical training in your current profession (ie. physicians, tactical medics, paramedics, etc.). This advanced course is only being offered at NCSU. Please click on the link to the NCSU website for more information

The 2-day seminar will be offered in two locations for 2012:

Raleigh, NC
February 18 & 19, 2012
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
1060 William Moore Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607