NACA 100 Training Academy
The National Animal Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. NACA believes its most important contribution towards solving our domestic animal problems is to make available to Animal Control agencies and personnel a comprehensive training program.
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for Animal Control Officers at the federal, state, and local levels, Police Officers, and Sheriff's Deputies responsible for animal control and all of its many facets. In addition, those people interested in a career in the animal control/care field are welcome to attend. No previous animal control experience is required.
Academy Information:
The National Animal Control Association Training Academy was designed to be delivered in two levels. Upon successful completion of Level I and Level II, the National Animal Control Association shall certify each participant and issue the appropriate documentation and pin. Successful completion of Level I and Level II shall include a minimum passing score of 80% on written examinations and mandatory attendance during all training.
Curriculum - Level I and Level II
The Level I curriculum will include the following:
Animal Behavior
Rabies/Euthanasia
Animal Identification
Animal Diseases/Zoonosis
First Aid for Animals
Capture Techniques
Report Writing
Interview Techniques
Laws and Legal Proceedings
Evidence Collection
Courtroom Testimony
Crisis Intervention/Officer Safety
For course specifics please email naca@nacanet.org.
Level II curriculum will include the following:
Constitutional Law/Civil Liability for the Animal Control Officer
Defensive Driving
Stress Management
Public Speaking
News Media Relations
Crime Scene Documentation/Photography, Video, Sketching
Self-Defense Against Humans
Investigative Resources
Bloodsports
Capture and Restraint of Large Animals
Class Presentations
For course specifics please email naca@nacanet.org.
Both Level I and Level II will be five days (40 hours) in length. In addition to the National Certification participants will be awarded Certificates of Completion.
Tuition
Tuition for each level will be $525.00 per participant.
Curriculum - Level III
The NACA Level III program will consist of four different Certification Workshops done in a week-long format. This format will enable an officer to attend individual workshops as needed by the Officer. The Workshops included are:
For course specifics please email naca@nacanet.org.
Tuition
Tuition for Level III will be $575.00 for the full week of training. Tuition for individual workshops is as follows: Euthanasia - $255.00; Chemical Capture - $255.00; Bite Stick - $180.00; OC Spray - $105.00.
Training Site Selection
Training site locations will be chosen by the National Animal Control Association based on a regional commitment by agencies in a given geographical area of the United States. Those agencies in a given area will need a minimum of 35 attendees to be considered for a Level I program.
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