# VA2031 — Shelter Medicine

Covers fundamental concepts of shelter medicine including the 5 Freedoms, volunteer training, standard operating procedures, sanitation, enrichment, daily rounds, length of stay, capacity for care, community outreach, trap-neuter release programs, and public education. Students gain introductory understanding of animal shelter environments.

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| Code | VA2031 |
| Hours | 14 |

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<small>Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/course/va2031-shelter-medicine/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/course/va2031-shelter-medicine/)</small>
