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January 28 - 30, 2011

WRNC invites rehabilitators, veterinarians, vet techs and associated wildlife professionals to attend its 9th symposium.  The symposium is being held at the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine in Raleigh on January 28 - 30, 2011.  

In addition to general sessions appropriate for all rehabilitators, there is a track of sessions for beginning rehabilitators. There is a track of sessions that is approved for veterinary CE credit and and a track approved for vet techs. A variety of workshops are offered. Many sessions are appropriate for more than one track. All sessions are open to everyone. Please note that the program is subject to change.

Don't miss Dr. Greg Massey's keynote presentation at the Banquet titled 'A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Deepwater Horizon Oiled Wildlife Response'.

Your registration fee covers the banquet Saturday evening, lunch both days, and participation in two workshops.

Tracks:
Beginner
Veterinary CE
Vet Tech CE
Avian Care

Sessions

Speakers

Hotel Info

Schedule

Registration

The registration fee is $75 for registrations made by January 15 and $85 after January 15. We are using the Office of Continuing Education at NCSU to process our registrations. Your 2011 membership is included in the registration fee. You will first enter membership information on this site and then you will be transferred to the CE Office site to continue to registration for the symposium.

Workshops/Labs

The registration fee includes 2 workshops which you select when you register. (There is an additional fee for the cage building workshop.) Please read the descriptions of the workshops in the session abstracts to help in making your selection. Seats in workshops are assigned on a first come first serve basis. Register early to insure placement in the workshops of your choice. If you wish to take more than 2 workshops there is a $10 fee for each additional workshop.

The following are the workshops that are offered:
Mammal Physical Exam
Sub-q Fluid Therapy
Preparing Avian Biofacts
Cage Building ($15 to cover cage materials)
Songbird Emergency Care
Avian Anatomy and Necropsy
Reptile Anatomy and Necropsy
Advanced Avian Hematology (experience using a microscope is a prerequisite)

Sessions

General Sessions
The Rehabilitation of Eastern Cottontails
Special Considerations for the Rehabilitation of Hummingbirds
The Use of Social Media for Wildlife Rehabilitation
Raptor Natural History
Professionalism in Wildlife Education
The Making of a Beak
Coping Beaks
Record Keeping for Wildlife Rehabilitators
Imprinting
When Rocky's Down For The Count - Squirrel Ailments
Living with Chimney Swifts
Raising Your Own Mealworms
Early Learning in Birds
Turtle Husbandry
Wildlife Rehabilitation in Higher Education
Rehab Math
Squirrel Care
Opossum Care
If you can’t see them, are they there?: Zoonoses
Fluid Therapy and Emaciation Protocols
Handling Animal Calls
Electronic Medical Records Demo

Veterinary CE Credit
The following sessions have been approved for veterinary CE credit:

Ethical Considerations in Wildlife Rehabilitation
Avian Anatomy & Physiology
Reptile Anatomy
Pain Management and Analgesia for Injured Wildlife
Infectious Diseases of Wild Songbirds
Metabolic Bone Disease in Wildlife
Emergency Reptile Medicine
Nutritional and Medical Management for Emaciated Raptors
Aquatic Bird Rehabilitation
Neurologic Assessment of Injured Wild Mammals
Biosecurity and Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Wildlife Rehabilitation   Centers
White Nose Syndrome in Bats
Raptor Meds - Electronic Records

Veterinary Technician CE Credit
All of the sessions that are approved for veterinary CE credit are approved for vet tech credit. The following sessions are also approved for vet tech CE credit:

Raptor Natural History
The Making of a Beak
Coping Beaks
Imprinting
When Rocky's Down For The Count - Squirrel Ailments
Early Learning in Birds
Turtle Husbandry
Rehab Math
If you can’t see them, are they there?: Zoonoses
Fluid Therapy and Emaciation Protocols
Handling Animal Calls
Mammal Physical Exam
Sub-q Fluid Therapy

Beginner Rehab Track
We recommend that beginners and rehabilitators who have had little or no formal training take the following:
Introduction to Mammal Care
Squirrel Care
Opossum Care
If you can’t see them, are they there?: Zoonoses
Fluid Therapy and Emaciation Protocols
Handling Animal Calls
Record Keeping for Wildlife Rehabilitators
Rehab Math
Mammal Physical Exam Workshop
Sub-q Fluid Therapy Workshop

Avian Care
The avian care sessions are intended for rehabilitators who wish to obtain their federal permit. The sessions are comprehensive, covering all aspects of avian care. The topics covered include:

Introduction, Goals, Permits
Intake & Examination
Identification & Natural History
Care & Housing of Baby Birds
Care & Housing of Adult Birds
Nutrition
Groceries & Supplies
Preparing for Release
Telephone, Triage, & Transport

Oiled Bird Workshop

An Oiled Bird Workshop is being held at the College on Friday,
January 28, making it convenient to attend both our symposium and
the workshop. Registration for the workshop is separate from the symposium registration. Information and registration for the workshop is found at http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/conted/OiledBirdWorkshop.html.
The Brownstone will extend the discount rate to Thursday night for anyone attending the workshop.

Holiday Inn Brownstone

A special discounted rate is offered for attendees at the Brownstone.
Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations.

1707 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC  27605
(919) 828-0811 ext. 7624
(919) 828-2788 Fax
www.brownstonehotel.com

Symposium Rate: $75.00 per night single, $82 double.
Full hot buffet breakfast is included.
Specify that you are attending the WRNC Symposium.

Click Here to Make Hotel Reservations

Events

Banquet
Enjoy great food and lots of fellowship at our catered banquet Saturday evening. The banquet is held at the Holiday Inn Brownstone. It starts at 7:30 pm. The cost is included in your registration fee.

Keynote Presentation by Dr. Greg Massey
'A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Deepwater Horizon
Oiled Wildlife Response'

IceBreaker
Meet your fellow rehabilitators at the IceBreaker Friday evening from
7-9 pm in the Brownstone banquet room.
Light hors d'oeuvres are provided.

Raffle
Raffle items are on display throughout the day on Saturday.
Tickets may be purchased at the registration desk.
The drawing is held on Saturday at 5:45 pm.

Symposium Scholarships

Two scholarships, that cover the symposium attendance fee and *hotel lodging are available for WRNC members with financial need.  To apply send a letter explaining how you expect to benefit from the symposium and why financial assistance to attend is needed.  Send the letter to WRNC, PO Box 2844, Durham, NC 27715.  Applications must be postmarked no later than January 3, 2011. Please include "Symposium Scholarship" on your letter.  For additional information contact Jean Chamberlain at jean@ncwildliferehab.org. 

*Lodging will be provided only if awarded to applicant residing one hour or more from symposium location.

The Symposium is held at the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine. The college is located at

4700 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC