ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST TAKE/HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
OERS-V100
Introduction to Marine Animals/What is OERS
Broad knowledge course about marine animals and OERS including Who and What is OERS, Possibilities, Responsibilities, diaster responses as well as what is a marine mammal, basic physiology, anatomy and biology, conservation and legislation related to them. (This course is not manditory for OERS-DRD Volunteers).
OERS-V110
Human Basic First Aid and CPR (Level C)
Either current certificate from recognized group or taken through OERS.
FIELD COURSES
Diverse experiences possible and vary on resource availability.
OERS-F500
Summer field course - 2009
Following on the heels of a series of enormously successful courses both in the summer of 2007 and the recently complete one in 2008, OERS will be offering its third dissection/autopsy experience which will be 5 days in length and consist of a detailed hands on anatomical exploration of a marine mammal. For the summer 2009, it is anticipated to be an adult pinniped. The students will participate in the necropsy and dissection, getting a first hand look at the wonders of pinniped adaptations. As well they will learn the state of its health and general condition. This knowledge will assist us in better understanding these amazing creatures and how our environment is impacting on them. Please be aware that if the participant so chooses, this is hands on and will be messy. All course materials provided, space is limited to ensure hands on experience for all participants who wish it. Cost $1800. Submitting the registration form with the non-refundable deposit of $500 ensures your space on this very popular and unusual experience. Registrations will begin in January 2009, however if you really wish to be a part of this unique experience you certainly may submit your application at any time!
* note: If also enrolling in PSL378 (UofT) at the same time you get a discounted price of $1500 with confirmation of enrollment if not but you have an OERS membership you get the OERS discount
note: it is either/or not both
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DISASTER TEAM TRAINING/MODULES
In addition to the OERS100 course, both land & water training described below lead to a Specialization Certification.
The courses D200-230 are basic Disaster Team Requirements; D240-260 are more advanced courses. Modules D200 series are self standing and can be taken in any order unless otherwise designated. Advancement to supervisory level requires the DS series courses. Team Leaders must have: 2/3 mock/simulations done, taken all courses; take Supervisor course to advance. Supervisors must have: taken Supervisor course; organized and run 2 mock/simulations; acquire practical field experience.
OERS-D200
Detailed Anatomy & Physiology
This module builds on the information provided in the OERS100 course expanding to provide necessary information for understanding and appreciation of unique aspects of land and marine animals to enable rescue and care.
OERS-D210
Animal First Aid/Emergency Medicine
This module provides basic skills on animal first aid, including collecting basic statistics such as temperature, breathing and heart rates, state of hydration, and samples such as stool, blood, swabs for culture. The basics of control of bleeding, temporary immobilization of broken bones, assist breathing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other basic field emergency measures will also be covered.
OERS-D220
Housing/Caging/Rope Handling/Restraining/etc
This module covers the basic housing needs of various species of land and marine animals transportation and restraint techniques and other issues related to care. Safe methods to capture and restrain animals, including the use of ropes, netting, chemical and other methods of restraint will be discussed. Specific unique needs of various species will be detailed.
OERS-D221
Basic Seamanship
This module covers the fundamentals of seamanship including handling, securing, steering, buoyancy, stability, motors, anchoring, safety and other boating topics as needed to safely conduct marine rescue. A section of this course will specifically deal with smaller boats such as zodiacs and rowboats and their use to rescue animals/people.
OERS-D230
Decontamination/Oil Spill Response Procedures
This module will detail various contaminants that animals might be exposed to and how to handle them. Specific details on oil spills and how to handle and treat animals caught in spills will be covered as two OERS Directors are US certified in oil spill response as supervisors. 2 OERS Directors have been certified in basic HASCOM (US) training in issues related to hazardous material handling.
OERS-D240
Advanced trauma Life Support (ATLS) for Animals
This module develops the necessary more advanced skills to handle injuries acquired by animals caught in disasters. Must have successfully completed the basic modules OERS D200-230 to be eligible to take this course. Topics covered include advanced CPR, sterile procedures, ventilation, recognizing shock and its causes, knowledge of more advanced emergency treatments including fluid use, cleaning debridement of wounds, burn treatments etc will be covered. This course is taught by a licenced experienced veterinarian
OERS-D260
Advanced 1st Aid/CPR for Humans
Either current certificate from recognized group or taken through OERS
OERS-DS300
Supervisory Courses for Team Leaders and Command Center Leaders
Courses D200 - D240 are prequisites for this course.
OERS-D400
Mock/Simulations Disasters
OERS will run 2 simulations per year- Summer & Winter (attendance at one per year mandatory for disaster team members).
OERS Call Out List: OERS Director (Disaster Management) C Emergency Co-Ordinator----Supervisors----Team Leaders----Team MembersCVolunteers
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
These courses are run as recognized and approved undergraduate courses at the University of Toronto. The designation letters in front of the course number indicates which department they are housed. For example EEB is the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology while PSL is the Department of Physiology. In order to take these courses you must enroll through the University of Toronto. These courses are joint collaborations between OERS and the university.
SCI199Y
Marine Mammals – What is mankind’s impact and will they be here in the next century?
52S
This is a first year seminar style course set up to provide first year undergraduates with a more intimate and relaxed forum for learning at one of Canada’s largest universities. The topics selected are chosen for their uniqueness and value for a broader educational experience, beyond the normal course offerings standard for the university. In this seminar course, students discuss issues with potential impact on marine environment and the animals within it.
Topics related to marine mammals such as man’s impact (eg: sonar, fishing/hunting, ecotourism) on the marine environment and marine mammals within it are highlighted. The environmental laws created to protect threatened, endangered and ‘at risk’ species are reviewed. With guidance, the students contribute their research on the topics involved and present critiques or reviews to the class.
EEB216H1S
Marine Mammal Ecology and Conservation
26L, 12T
This course, offered through the University of Toronto Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, introduces students to the various adaptations of marine mammals to their aquatic environment and how they differ based on their own unique needs. The effects of various environmental stressors are highlighted and how these impact on the status of marine species in Canada is discussed. Anatomical models will be provided (skulls, teeth, etc.), supplemented with video and other teaching tools.
This course counts as a Science Distribution Requirement for students in all years and disciplines; particularly suitable for Humanities and Social Science students.
Prerequisite: Biology 12/OAC Biology or equivalent
PSL280
Marine Mammal Anatomy & Physiology
26L, 12T
This course, offered through the University of Toronto Department of Physiology, introduces students to anatomical and physiological adaptations of marine mammals and how they differ based on their own unique needs. A systems approach is uded contrasting these unique creatues anatomy and phsyiology to that of land animals including humans. Anatomical speciemens are used during the laboratories allowing students a hands on experience for easch system studied. This is taught at the second year level as a basis overview of the systems focusing on those with the greatest differences, and is also supplimented with video and other teaching tools.
This course counts as a Science credit and towards the physiology specialist degree.
PSL378H1S
Field Physiology: marine mammals.
14 days in summer
This course, offered through the University of Toronto, offers students the opportunity to go outside of the traditional university experience and get some hands on experiences in the diversity and adaptive nature of marine mammalian physiology/anatomy as it compares to human. This course is a 2 week course normally consisting of one week in the field hands on and one week of group discussions of the findings and draft report preparation. For summer 2008, this will consist of a full necropsy/dissection of an adult pinniped.
This course is recognized as a science specialist physiology course; particularly suitable for Physiology or zoology specialist students with an interest in marine mammals.
PSL380H1S
Physiological adaptation to a marine environment.
36L, 4T
This specialized course, offered through the University of Toronto, offers students the opportunity to learn about the physiologic and anatomical adaptations experienced by the different species of marine mammals to their marine environment and contrast this to humans. In order to accomplish this the following areas will be explored in depth: physiologic and anatomic adaptations of the skeleton/musculature that facilitates swimming, overview of diving and its effects in humans; diving and marine mammals - what makes them so special; overview of human vs. marine mammal cardiac and vascular physiology; their structural adaptations to facilitate diving; comparative lung physiology adapted to diving; blood and tissue oxygen carrying capacity; comparative deep diving systemic effects. Where relevant, the application of this knowledge to human health issues will also be discussed.
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