Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
VSPA-0015
Organization's ID:
VSPA - 0007
Organization:
Virginia State Police Academy
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
13 weeks and 320 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Animal Science
Description

Objective:

To provide attendees with information and needed skills that will afford for proper handling, care, and training of canines.

Learning Outcomes:

  • be able to care for and provide proper treatment to their canine partner.
  • be able to recognize proper trailing behaviors of canines.
  • be able to 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

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials