ANIMAL CARE - CATS
Program Overview
Learn the skills you need to care for one of mankind’s oldest companions. Your Animal Care: Cats Certificate Program will teach you how to care for and better understand the personality of your cat – from a kitten to old age.
Your courses include the characteristics of breeds, preparing your home, dealing with behavioral problems, veterinary issues, and more.
Courses include:
- Types of cats and personalities
- Kitten personalities and problems
- Cat breeds, shows, and training
- Feeding and care
- Introducing a new cat to other pets
- Analyzing cat food labels
- Modifying negative behavior
- … and more
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Program Outline
Here's how it works
Your program consists of Instruction Sets designed to take you step-by-step through the techniques and skills you'll use to care for your cat. Here's how it works: Your first Instruction Set is sent immediately after your enrollment has been accepted. Future materials will follow as you complete your exams.
You will need access to a Microsoft® Windows®-based computer (running Windows Vista or later) and the Internet in order to complete your program with the Continuing Education Center.
Here is an overview of what you'll learn and the order in which you'll receive your lessons.
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Introduction to Cats
Introduction to Cats
Brief introduction to cats; types of cats; types of cat personalities; general handling of cats
Introduction to Cats and Their Personalities
Different types of cat personalities are discussed; problems faced by groomers with each; hazards; kitten personalities and problems
Learning Aid
DVD: The Essential Guide to Caring for Your New Cat
Reference
The Cat Behavior Answer Book
Cat Breeds, Shows, and Training
Cat Breeds
Mixed-breed and purebred cats; the difference between show-quality, breeder-quality, and pet-quality cats; purebred registries; coat colors and patterns; evaluating breeders; purchasing purebred kittens
Cat Shows and Training
Types of cat shows; classes of competition; locating show cats and kittens; supplies for new cats; cat-proofing your home; introducing a new cat to other pets; analyzing cat food labels; modifying negative behavior; transporting cats
Learning Aid
DVD: A Video Guide to American Pedigreed Cats
Reference
Cat Care Manual
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Online Library and Librarian
Students in the Continuing Education Center have access to an online library for use during their studies. Students can use this library to do the required research in the courses they complete or can use it for general reference and links to valuable resources. The library contains helpful research assistance, articles, databases, books, and Web links. A librarian is available to answer questions on general research-related topics via email and to assist students in research activities during their studies with the Continuing Education Center.
We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.