Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: VSPA-0008 Version: 4 Organization's ID: VSPA - 0008 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 8/1/2015 - 5/31/2019 5/1/2009 - 7/31/2015 9/1/1999 - 5/21/2009 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 Students may not receive credit for both Basic Canine Technique - Narcotics and Basic Canine Techniques - Explosives Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide students with the information and needed skills that will afford for proper handling, care, and training of canines for narcotics detection. Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate officer safety techniques while utilizing their canine Care for and provide proper treatment to their canine partner Demonstrate proper disciplinary methods to maximize use of the canine Ensure a passive response to alerts to protect property and evidence General Topics: Canine health maintenance and medical treatment Basic canine techniques Basic canine deployment Basic safety awareness of narcotic materials 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