COURSE PROGRAMS
These course programs are designed to equip you with essential, real-world skills for canine medical care in high-stakes environments. Whether you're on the frontlines in law enforcement, the military, or emergency services, our training ensures you're prepared to handle any situation with confidence and precision. Explore the comprehensive courses, designed to enhance your expertise and safeguard your canine partners.
Advanced Interventions
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Pain and Sedation Management: Learn how to effectively manage pain and safely administer sedation to keep canine patients calm and comfortable during emergency procedures.
Intraosseous (IO) Placement and Fluid Management: Master the techniques for establishing IO access when IV lines are not feasible, and understand how to properly administer and manage fluids to maintain hydration and blood pressure in critical situations.
Endotracheal Intubation and Advanced Airway Management: Gain proficiency in securing the airway with endotracheal intubation, ensuring that canine patients receive proper ventilation during life-threatening emergencies.
Trocharization for Bloat: Learn how to perform trocharization to relieve gas pressure in cases of gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat), a life-saving procedure in emergency scenarios.
Emergency Medications and TXA Administration: Get hands-on experience with administering essential emergency medications, including the use of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) to control severe bleeding and stabilize critically injured dogs.
Splinting and Stabilization Techniques: Develop the skills to apply splints and other stabilization techniques for fractures and severe injuries, ensuring safe transport and recovery.
Advanced Monitoring: Utilize advanced tools and techniques to monitor vital signs and assess the overall status of canine patients during critical care, ensuring timely and accurate interventions.
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6 hours
Class limit of 10
Mid-Level Interventions
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Junctional Hemorrhage Control and Chest Seals: Learn techniques for controlling severe bleeding in difficult areas, such as the neck, groin, and axilla, along with the application of chest seals to manage open chest wounds and prevent pneumothorax.
Splinting and Stabilization: Master the application of splints and other methods to stabilize fractures and injuries, ensuring proper immobilization and safe transport.
Needle Chest Decompression: Acquire the skills needed to perform needle chest decompression, a critical procedure to relieve pressure from a tension pneumothorax and restore normal breathing.
IV Access and Fluid Resuscitation for Shock: Develop proficiency in establishing IV access and administering fluids to treat shock, stabilizing the patient’s condition in emergency situations.
Burn Treatment and Basic Medication Administration: Understand the essentials of treating burns, including pain management and wound care, along with the administration of basic medications to address various emergency conditions.
Toxicology Awareness and Treatment: Learn to recognize and respond to toxic exposures, including the administration of appropriate treatments to counteract poisoning and toxic substances.
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4 hours
Class limit of 12
Basic CPR/First Aid
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Our CPR and First Aid course equips everyday pet owners with the vital skills needed to effectively manage emergencies and ensure the safety of their pets.
Bandaging and Wound Care: Learn the fundamentals of applying bandages and wound dressings, including pressure dressings and tourniquet application, to control bleeding and protect injuries in emergency situations.
Basic Airway Management: Gain essential skills in maintaining a clear airway, ensuring that canine patients can breathe properly during critical moments.
Temperature Regulation: Understand how to prevent hypothermia and recognize and treat hyperthermia (heatstroke) to keep working dogs safe in extreme conditions.
Shock Recognition and Response: Develop the ability to identify the signs of shock and respond effectively with appropriate first aid measures to stabilize the patient.
Toxicology Awareness and Rattlesnake Envenomation: Learn to recognize and treat toxic exposures, including specific protocols for managing rattlesnake bites and other forms of envenomation in working dogs.
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2 hours
Class limit of 15
Meet Your Instructor
With two decades of combined experience in veterinary and human emergency care, I bring a unique and specialized skill set to the table. As a board-certified ER nurse with 9 years in human ER nursing and 10 years in veterinary ER, trauma, and ICU care, I've developed a deep understanding of critical care. My role as a TCCC CM/C instructor and an Air Force Reserves flight nurse with deployment experience further honed my trauma and prehospital care expertise. Driven by a passion for the health and welfare of working dogs and pets, I blend my diverse background in both human and animal emergency care to deliver impactful and effective medical training.
JANA HELGESON
Tac9 Training Tutorials
Canine CPR: Essential Lifesaving Skills
Welcome to Tac9 Training Tutorials! In this video, we delve into the critical techniques of Canine CPR—Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Designed for emergency responders and pet owners alike, this tutorial provides step-by-step instructions to help you respond effectively in a crisis. Whether you're at home, on duty, or in the field, these skills are invaluable for anyone committed to canine safety and care.
FAQs
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All courses are conducted at the respective agency locations.
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Our courses are designed for a wide range of individuals, from pet owners to paramedics.
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No, all necessary supplies will be provided during the training.
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Deposits are non-refundable if the course is canceled within 72 hours of the scheduled date.
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We serve San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Gallatin counties.
