Courses
'Hedgehog First Aid, Care and Rehabilitation'
At the moment we only run one course at the Hospital in Beckford, the Vale/BHPS
‘First Aid, Care & Rehabilitation of Hedgehogs’ course.
However, we are planning more educational opportunities in the future.
We can also deliver the course wherever you are in the UK. If you can provide the
venue and can find 20+ people (30 max) interested, we can travel to you.
We can promote the date on social media if you need more people. See below for more details.
If you have a venue that we could potentially use (it must be suitable for up to 30 delegates,
and must have facilities for us to make tea & coffee, a hand-washing area and toilets),
please contact us.
You can purchase various items to help hedgehog carers e.g. copies of our course book,
tick lassos etc, here
COURSES RUNNING ON SITE AT VALE:
The course at Vale Wildlife Hospital runs from 9am until
around 4.30pm and must be booked and paid for
through the BHPS.
Their telephone number is 01584 890 801.
Date of next course at Vale Wildlife Hospital, Beckford:
Monday 6th April 2020 – POSTPONED
Monday 20th April 2020 – FULLY BOOKED – POSTPONED
Monday 18th May 2020 – POSTPONED
THE COURSE INCLUDES
- a brief introduction to Vale Wildlife Hospital
- legal aspects
- zoonotic risks
- initial examination & assessment
- wounds
- fluid therapy
- administering fluids (practical session)
- worried about green ‘poo’?
- parasites
- ongoing care
- diet
- release
- includes a full colour course book containing all the information covered on the day and much more, plus a certificate of course completion.
The course runs at Vale Wildlife in Beckford from 9am until around 4-4.30pm and must be booked & paid for through the BHPS. Their telephone number is 01584 890 801.
Sheffield course 14/01/2020
‘The best CPD I’ve ever done.
Great value for the cost of the day!’
Veterinary Nurse (Course Delegate January 2020)Prestatyn course 02/09/19
‘Fabulous, informative & brilliantly presented.
I learned so much.
Thank you.’
Course Delegate September 2019Bedford course 12/01/19
‘Thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Travelled from France to attend & have learnt so much. Jeff & Caroline are fabulous, making one day very informative & enjoyable.’
Course Delegate January 2019‘ON THE ROAD’ COURSES:
If you are interested in us hosting the course in your area
and can provide a venue etc, please get in touch.
Venues coming up:
Please contact us if you would like to book or follow
the link below to book online:
WEDNESDAY 25th MARCH 2020 – BABBACOMBE –
SOLD OUT – POSTPONED
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MONDAY 20th JULY 2020 – SOHAM, CAMBRIDGESHIRE
(CB7 5BL)
– Book here
HEDGEHOG FIRST AID, CARE &
REHABILITATION CAN COME TO YOU!
If you are unable to get to us for the course, Vale Wildlife Hospital is now able to come to you!
For groups of 20-30, if you can provide the venue (and tea/coffee/biscuits for tea breaks), we can deliver the one-day course in your area.
Perfect for vets, vet nurses, hedgehog carers, wildlife rescues or anyone who wants to learn the basics of hedgehog rehabilitation.
The course covers the same topics as the course above, including the practical session on fluid administration.
The cost is £85 per person payable in advance, and includes a full colour course book containing all the information covered on the day and much more, plus a certificate of course completion.
Contact Jeff or Caroline on 01386 882288 or email info@valewildlife.org.uk for more information.
Dorchester – 15th February 2018
It has been an amazing day of sharing knowledge & networking. This is the second time I’ve attended this course & I cannot recommend it enough for those who wish to learn more about caring for wild hogs. A huge thank you to the Dorset Mammal Group (hedgehog section) for organising today, & to the wonderful Caroline & Jeff for coming all the way from Gloucestershire.
Hayley's Hedgehog Rescue
