Professional Report Writing & Animal Handling Training

Join us for a comprehensive day of professional development designed to enhance your skills in report writing and animal handling.

Professional Report Writing (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
In this session, led by James Taylor from the Midwest Animal Services Academy, we will dive into the critical aspects of proper report writing. Topics covered include:

• The importance of clear, concise report writing
• Techniques for gathering detailed information when receiving complaints
• How to avoid confusing case narratives
• Best practices for making effective field notes
• Writing a well-structured investigative report (case narrative)
• Key grammatical and structural rules for report writing
• Proofreading and finalizing your report

Lunch (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Lunch will be provided by the Sedalia Animal Shelter. Take this time to relax and network with other participants.

Animal Handling and Equipment Use (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
In the afternoon, we will focus on animal handling techniques and the safe use of commonly used equipment. Topics include:

• An introduction to animal handling tools such as catch poles, snappie-snares, and live traps
• Animal capture techniques
• Safe lifting and transporting of animals
• Addressing the care and transport of injured animals

This practical session will provide hands-on experience, ensuring you are equipped to manage animals safely and effectively in the field.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in both report writing and animal handling!