Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: VSPA-0015 Organization: Virginia State Police Academy Location: Classroom-based Length: 13 weeks (520 hours) Dates Offered: 8/1/2022 - 7/31/2025 6/1/2019 - 7/31/2022 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Vocational-Certificate 3 Security or Security Management Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide the student with information and needed skills that will afford for proper handling, care, and training of canines (Bloodhounds). Learning Outcomes: Care for and provide proper treatment to their canine partner Recognize proper trailing behaviors of canines Understand officer safety techniques utilized by canine handlers General Topics: Canine health maintenance and medical treatment Basic canine trailing techniques Basic canine deployment Basic handler safety techniques Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Classroom Exercise Discussion Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Virginia State Police Academy Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation - (Level II) (VSPA-0013) At-Scene Advanced Crash Investigation (Level I) (VSPA-0012) Basic Canine Techniques: Bloodhound (VSPA-0015) Basic Canine Techniques: Explosives (VSPA-0009) Basic Canine Techniques: Narcotics (VSPA-0008) Basic Canine Techniques: Patrol (VSPA-0014) Dispatcher Basic Course (VSPA-0007) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Training (VSPA-0001) General Instructor Development Course (VSPA-0005) Intermediate Forensics Course (VSPA-0006) View All Courses Page Content