Koala Rehabilitation Online Course

Koala Rehabilitation Online CourseModule Details 6 modules Module 1 In this module you will learn about the importance of work, health and safety working with wild koalas, what are zoonoses, the safety issues related to capturing koalas, the importance of data collection, how to age koalas and the importance of this skill for koala rehabilitation, plus some interesting koala facts. Module 2 In this module you will learn about the importance of the complex social structure of koala

Module Details

In this module you will learn about the importance of the complex social structure of koala populations and the effects on the dynamics of the population which is vital for the ultimate release of koala patients in your care

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health and safety working with wild koalas

The major reasons for admission to care are covered such as Chlamydiosis

dog attacks

an overview of treatment and what the likely outcomes are from koalas admitted into care with burns

zookeepers and of course wildlife carers

Once you have completed our Koala Rehabilitation Online Course you can book into our Koala Rehabilitation Practical Program at the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital will be held over 2 half days and will cover:

Bushfire burns and care of orphaned joeys is also discussed at length

In this module we will explore the reasons why wild koalas come into care and how to identify what they are likely to be along with examples

Joeys and Home Care