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Animal Welfare Certificate Textbooks & Fees

Course Fee
AWCP 1700 $650

Include in the cost of the course package:

  • Course notes
  • Videos on (Entitled: "Small Animal Handling & Safety," Vol. 1 & 2):
  • Small Animal Handling and Anatomy
  • the "Spay" Operation
  • Human Conflict Resolution - "Safety in the Workplace"
  • Hypermedia program on animal breed identification and body condition scoring

Required Texts (approximately $300)

  • Merck Veterinary Manual - 10th ed ISBN 0-911-910-93X
    (or, use the free online version at www.merckvetmanual.com)
  • Pitman Office Handbook 7th ed ISBN 0-321-473434
  • Client Satisfaction - Dru Scott - American Veterinary Medical Association
AWCP 1710 $650 Include in the cost of the course package: (Theory)
  • Course Notes
  • Videos on (Entitled: "Large Animal Handling & Safety," Vol. 1 & 2):
  • Large Animal Handling
  • Avian handling
  • Incident Investigations
  • Hypercard program on breed identification and body condition scoring.
  • Audio tapes by Kate Prevost dealing with Conflict Resolution.

Required Texts (approximately $300)

  • 101 More Great Shelter Ideas
  • Merck Veterinary Manual - 10th ed ISBN 0-911-910-93X
    (or, use the free online version at www.merckvetmanual.com)
  • Pet Therapy - Arkow
  • Volunteer Management - The Humane Society of the United States
  • First Time Manager - Belker
AWCP 0500 $375 Include in the cost of the course package:
  • Course notes
  • Small Animal Handling and Safety videos: Vol. 1 and 2
  • Large Animal Handling and Safety videos: Vol. 1
  • Breed Identification CD
Student needs to purchase:
  • Merck Veterinary Manual - 10th ed ISBN 0-911-910-93X
    (or, use the free online version at www.merckvetmanual.com)
AWCP 0510 $175 Include in the cost of the course package:
  • Course notes
  • Small Animal Handling and Safety videos: Vol. 1 and 2
  • Breed Identification CD
No other purchases required
AWCP 0520 $275 Include in the cost of the course package:
  • Course notes
  • Small Animal Handling and Safety videos: Vol 1 and 2
  • Breed Identification CD
Student needs to purchase:
  • Pet Therapy - Phil Arkow
AWCP 0530 $250 Include in the cost of the course package: course notes
  • Small Animal Handling and Safety videos: Vol. 1 and 2
  • Breed Identification CD
Student needs to purchase:
  • Merck Veterinary Manual - 10th ed ISBN 0-911-910-93X
    (or, use the free online version at www.merckvetmanual.com)
AWCP 0540 $225 Include in the cost of the course package:
  • Course Notes
  • Large Animal Handling and Safety videos: Vol. 1
  • CD
Student needs to purchase:
  • Merck Veterinary Manual - 10th ed ISBN 0-911-910-93X
    (or, use the free online version at www.merckvetmanual.com)
AWCP 0550 $175 Include in the cost of the course package:
  • Course Notes
  • Large Animal Handling and Safety videos: Vol. 1
Student needs to purchase:
  • Pet Therapy - Phil Arkow
AWCP 0560 $150 Include in the cost of the course package:
  • Course Notes
  • Large Animal Handling and Safety videos: Vol. 1