Conference misery::feline_v1

4320.0. "trining to help you look after your moggies" by SUBURB::THOMASH (The Devon Dumpling) Mon Jan 21 1991 07:51

	I picked up an article over the weekend which provides courses for
	people who are considering having pets.


	The courses are run by the Berkshire College of Agriculture, and are
	taken from part of the syllabus given to veterinary nurses.

	Each "course" is 2 hours long, and cost �5 (approx $9)

	1. Moggie or Pedigree? Choosing your cat.

	2. Nutrition and diet for your cat.

	3. Caring for your new kitten.

	
	There are also similar courses for perspective dog-owners, with an 
	additional "The theory of basic training for your puppy".

	(and also one on "introduction to ferrets and ferret-keeping!)

	There will be combined courses in the summer - for parents and their 
	children - with additional courses on looking after small animals such
	as gerbils and hampsters, tortioses and terrapins - which are very 
	popular in the UK.

	I think it's great that these courses are being held, the fact that they
	are already part of the veterinary nurse training means that there are
	no "set-up" charges, and so can be done at a reasonable cost to the 
	public.

	I'm thinking of going to the one on "nutrition and diet for your cat" 
	to see if I can learn anything more.

	Are there similar courses in the US, do you have agricultural Colleges 
	that train vetinary nurses?

 	The one I'm interested in is 26th Feb, I'll let you know how it goes.

	Heather
	

    Heather,
    
    Can you put a phone number in - I'd like to find out more. Any chance
    of a copy of the leaflet?
    
    Thanks,
    
    Lisa (in Dec Park)
    

    Here in the states, we have college courses that train folks to be
    Animal Health Technicians (veterinary nurses).  After taking the
    courses of study, the AHT's must pass a board exam in order to become
    licensed.  I have often thought of taking these courses, for my own
    knowledge rather than working as an AHT.  The closest college that
    teaches these courses is in Los Altos Hills I think.  I have heard that
    there is another on Salinas, but haven't confirmed that yet.
    
    I think it is great that they are offering those courses to the public.
    I hope that they are successful and that folks attend.
    
    Jo

    Jo,
      For what its worth, I've seen these courses offered through
    a correspondence college.  I can't remember which one tho.
      Nancy

	I took the base-note info from an article in the Reading Chronicle.

	The College number is Littlewick Green (0628)  824444.

	They seem to have a few problems with the phones, I have left my name 
	and address, and they say they will send me a leaflet. When(if?) it 
	arrives, I'll pop around and see you.


	Heather