TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Oil Spill ResponseConference & Workshop

Oil Spill ResponseConference & Workshop

February 18, 2018

Oil Spill ResponseConference & Workshop

Chair: J. Jill Heatley, DVM MS DABVP DACZMCoChair: Karen Russell, DVM PhD DACVP (ClinPath)

InstructorsJ. Jill Heatley, DVM MS DABVP DACZM

Sharon Schmalz, Wildlife Center of TexasBrian Mihura, Wildlife Center of Texas

Jennifer Perkins, LVTAndrea Winkel-Blair, DVM MPH

The purpose of the workshop is to certify and train personnel that are interested in assisting The Wildlife Center of Texas Oiled Wildlife Response Team during a spill. This workshop is geared toward providing an overview of the veterinarian’s role in oil spill response and is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians and veterinary students. Certification and training are required for anyone who may participate in any role during an oiled wildlife response. The workshop will cover topics such as the effects of oil on wildlife, initial intake and exam of oiled wildlife, an introduction to OSHA training, wildlife rehabilitation’s role in Incident Command System, and hands training for handling and cleaning of ducks and oiled feathers. 8 Hours of CE Credit.

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Course ScheduleFebruary 18, 2018

Sunday Morning7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Registration, Sign-In, and Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Introductions & Overview, Assessment J. Heatley, S. Schmalz

8:45 - 9:15 a.m. Introduction: ICS S. Schmalz

9:15 - 9:45 a.m. Wildlife Regulations: Oil Spill Response J. Heatley

9:45 - 10:00 a.m. Break

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Effects of Oil on Wildlife J. Heatley

11:00 - 12:00 p.m. Avian Zoonoses A. Winkel-Blair

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Animal Handling J. Perkins

1:45 - 2:15 p.m. Avian Triage J. Heatley

2:15 - 2:30 p.m. Break

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Wildlife Rehabilitation in Oil Spill Response S. Schmalz

3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Safety, OSHA, HAZWOPPER, PPE: Dress out S. Schmalz, B. Mihura

4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Workshops Duck Handling and Treatment Feather Washing Duck Washing Response Trailer