Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: VSPA-0015 Version: 1 Organization: Virginia State Police Academy Location: Classroom-based Length: 13 weeks (520 hours) Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 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) Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Virginia State Police Academy View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content