| Animal Attendant / Pet Groomers 1,000 Hours | |
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Students are prepared for entry level positions as an employee or self-employed person, and National certification(s) in the pet grooming and/or pet care industry. |
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Module 1 |
30 Hours |
| Introduction & Orientation - Career Opportunities, materials, tools, equipment, sanitation and safety equipment. | |
| Module 2 |
30 Hours |
| Handling Techniques - Behavioral problems, dogs including puppies and elderly, cats including kittens and elderly, high risk health conditions, and high risk dog and cat breeds | |
| Module 3 |
45 Hours |
| Canine and Feline Health - Anatomy and structure, behavior and movement, health disorders and reproduction. | |
| Module 4 |
685 Hours |
| Grooming - A.K.C. breed identification, common cat breed identification, pre-bathing procedures, brushing & bathing, drying techniques, clipper handling and maintenance, finishing and hand scissoring, thinning shears and hand stripping. | |
| Module 5 |
30 Hours |
| External and Internal Parasites - Identification of parasites, recognition of external parasites, recognition of common parasite symptoms, pesticides, handling and treatment. | |
| Module 6 |
30 Hours |
| Canine & Feline Oral Hygiene - Oral anatomy and structures, oral terminology, brushing techniques, oral hygiene products, marketing and service. | |
| Module 7 |
30 Hours |
| Business Management - Customer records, appointment scheduling, customer relations, telephone, reception, licenses, insurance, inventory management, advertising and marketing. | |
| Module 8 |
45 Hours |
| First Aid and Safety - Basic first aid, abrasions and lacerations, heatstroke and seizures, accident prevention and customer relations. | |
| Module 9 |
15 Hours |
| Pet Sitting Services - Pet sitter associations, in-home servicing and doggie daycare services. | |
| Module 10 |
15 Hours |
| Mobile Grooming Services - Vehicle selection, business licenses, vehicle insurance, vehicle maintenance, appointments and routing, Thomas Guides and road maps. | |
| Module 11 |
15 Hours |
| Employment - Application and resume, interview and demonstration, appearance and attire, productivity. | |
| Module 12 |
30 Hours |
| Field Trips - Animal shelter, veterinarian hospital, boarding kennel, product wholesaler, grooming salons, industry trade show, dog shows and trade fairs. | |
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