IWDG Live Stranding Course Galway

Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG)

Learn the most appropriate response in a stranding event, including first aid, stabilizing the animal and re-floating techniques.

Galway Atlantaquaria, National Aquarium of Ireland

The course includes a classroom based theoretical session in the morning followed by a practical session. Participants will be trained how to safely move and manipulate a cetaceans body weight on a beach using a life sized dolphin replica. During the practical session, participants will be asked to demonstrate their learning by completing different potential scenarios covered in the mornings theory session. Participants will also learning about palliative care as not all animals are suitable for refloating. In this instance we talk about euthanasia options or a natural death. There is a video on the difficulties of a large whale live stranding, such content is real and graphic but an essential part of our course. The IWDG live stranding course is an accredited course open to all but participants should be 18 years or older to attend or at least 16 years and in the accompaniment of a parent. Cost:€ 30 for members refreshing their knowledge. Must have completed the course before.€50 for active IWDG members.€80 for non-membersFollowing this course participants will be aware of current best practice an hopefully the confidence to make an informed decision if ever face to face with a beached whale or dolphin.Please note, participants should bring a wet or dry suit to enter the water for the practical element of our course. Please bring a packed lunch. Registered participants will be contacted by the IWDG via email the week of the planned course date with a schedule of events. If you can not attend the event, you must contact the event coordinator at sibeal.regan@iwdg.ie no later than 48 hours before the event to be eligible for a refund.

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