2022 Classes

Current Classes Listed Below


Red Rover In-person Training
Hosted by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture

Before we know it, it will be fall! Looking forward to the upcoming Red Rover training on October 1 - 2, 2022. More details to come, but we would like to begin collecting registration forms. This training is highly recommended for all SART members. There will be a focus on the registration and intake process of an emergency pet shelter, with topics of daily care and animal behavior covered.

Reminder that there is NO registration fee.

Registration closes September 23, 2022

After submission of your registration form, you will receive an email confirmation with training location, directions, and detailed agenda.

October 1, 2022 (at Rowan University) and October 2, 2022 (at Middlesex County Fire Academy) events will have identical itineraries, please choose one to attend.

Event will run roughly 9 am – 4 pm.

The registration form is to be completed and submitted online via Survey Monkey. The link for the registration form is below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/73N825K

TRAINING COURSES AND EVENTS

Updated for 2022!

Certified Animal Control Officer (ACO) Course
**COURSE WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE**
Raritan Valley Community College/
Somerset Police Academy
 
(for more info click here)
Weekdays, July 11-19, 2022
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Click Here to Register

Certified Animal Control Officer (ACO) Course
**COURSE WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE**
Middlesex County College
(for more info click here)
Saturdays, July 9 to August 20, 2022
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Register through the College: 732-906-2556

Certified Animal Control Officer (ACO) Course
**COURSE WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE **
Bergen Community College
(for more info click here)
Saturdays, October 1 through November 12, 2022
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Register through the College: 201-447-7488

Certified Animal Control Officer (ACO) Course
**COURSE WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE**
Raritan Valley Community College/
Somerset Police Academy
  
(for more info click here)
Weekdays, October 17-25, 2022
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Click Here to Register

Certified Animal Control Officer (ACO) Course
**COURSE WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE**
Rowan College of South Jersey
(for more info click here)
Saturdays, October 29 through December 17, 2022
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Register through the College: 856-415-2216


Certified First Aid and Emergency Preparedness Courses

Career Development Institute (CDI), the leading learning institution for animal welfare in the state of New Jersey, is pleased to offer Certified Pet First Aid, Pet CPR, and Emergency Preparedness for Animals courses.

This interactive course will focus on the topics of:
• Pet First Aid
• Animal CPR
• General Pet Care
• Preparing for and Reacting to Pet Emergencies
• Animal Behavior
• Hands on Practicals
• "Best Practice" Tips
• Planning and Preparing for Disasters

Class dates and times are below:
First Aid, CPR & Emergency Preparedness for Your Pets
**COURSE WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE**
Warren County Community College 
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 6:00-10:00 pm
Registration will be through Warren County Community College
of South Jersey
at 908-689-7613
(for more info click here)

First Aid, CPR & Emergency Preparedness for Your Pets
**COURSE WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE**
Rowan College of South Jersey
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 from 5:30-9:30PM
Registration will be through Rowan College of South Jersey
at 856-415-2216
(for more info click here)

First Aid, CPR & Emergency Preparedness for Your Pets
**COURSE WILL BE PRESENTED ONLINE**
Warren County Community College 
Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 6:00-10:00 pm
Registration will be through Warren County Community College
of South Jersey
at 908-689-7613
(for more info click here)

ASPCA Professional Web Site Offers Training

The ASPCAPro web site offers live webinars, recorded webinars and information on in-person training opportunities. A resource library is available as well. Many pertinent topics are covered with information on grant writing and more. Follow the links on the home page to the Training area of the site to select from the menu. Areas include Disaster, Cruelty, Shelter Management and more.
NJCACOA members may access this information at:

http://www.aspcapro.org/webinars

MORE COURSES (Please Check Dates Carefully):


FREE Courses Available On-line
from NJ State Veterinarian

The following are all FREE interactive web-based courses that are either required or recommended by most animal response teams. In addition to the opportunity to take them on-line, some of these courses are occasionally offered through community training centers or OEM training centers. If you prefer classroom learning to on-line learning, check with your County OEM to see if any of these courses are being offered locally. Click on the link below the course title for additional information.

IS-700.a NIMS An Introduction:
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS700a.asp 

ICS 100b – Introduction to Incident Command
System (ICS-100):
http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is100b.asp 

ICS 200b – ICS for Single Resource & Initial Action Incidents (Recommended for supervisors):
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS200b.asp

IS-10.a - Animals in Disasters
Awareness and Preparedness:
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS10a.asp

IS-11.a - Animals in Disasters: Community Planning:
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS11a.asp

IS-111.a - Livestock in Disasters:
http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS111a.asp
Address

Post Office Box 174
Pennington, NJ 08534

Contact

Email: info@njcacoa.org