|
Hello Visitor,
GETTING CERTIFIED:
The first testing window of 2023 completed! Best of luck to everyone who tested April 15 – April 29, 2023 and is now waiting on their results.
To sign up for the fall testing window the deadline is September 13, 2023 and the testing window is open from October 21 – November 4, 2023. Start studying now so you will be ready to take the exam this fall!
To find the list of recommended reading material go to the web site and click on “Get Certified”.
Exam Fee for 2023 is US $410. Professional Members of an IATCB partner, ABMA, AAZK, and IAATE qualify for the discounted fee of US $350.
And guess what!! IATCB now uses Prometrics for executing the tests, this means there are now no additional fees for International candidates.
To sign up for testing and more details go to the Professional Testing Corporaton web site.
Staying Certified and CEU’s
The CPBT-KA and CPAT-KA credentials are valid for 5 years from the date it is awarded. To renew the credential a certificant must either re-take the examination after five (5) years or accumulate sixty (60) Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) by attending IATCB approved workshops, seminars, classes, or conferences. Applications for CEU’s need to be submitted no later than two (2) months after attending.
IATCB accepts applications from teachers, instructors, and hosts of such events using a CEU request form. If you wish to have an event that you are attending evaluated for IATCB CEUs please ask the host to complete the form and email it to IATCB.
CEUs may be granted to the following types of educational events or learning events:
 Academic class (offered by an accredited academic institution, usually a college or university)
- Tele-class (both live and taped)
- Online class
- Seminar (live – not videotaped)
- Learning Course
- Workshop
- Conference
When you attend an event that has been approved by IATCB for CEUs, please use the Event Attendance form and email it to ceus@iatcb.org to claim your CEUs.
For more information visit the IATCB web site and see the current approved event list and the CEU Policy.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed as Cause of Three California Condor Mortalities in Arizona
Additional birds deceased, others under care and quarantine with signs of illness
Marble Canyon, Arizona – Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed as the cause of mortality for three California condors found in northern Arizona, according to wildlife officials. The Arizona-Utah population moves throughout northern Arizona and southern Utah, using the landscape within Grand Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, the Kaibab Plateau, and surrounding areas. To date, the virus has not been detected in the other condor populations in California or Baja California, Mexico.
On March 9, The Peregrine Fund, which manages the Arizona-Utah condor flock, first observed a bird in the wild exhibiting signs of illness, initially suspected to be lead poisoning. Crews continued to monitor this bird and others showing similar behavior. On March 20, they collected the deceased female below her nest, which was the first bird confirmed positive with HPAI.
To read the entire article and find ways to help:
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed as Cause of Three California Condor Mortalities in Arizona | The Peregrine Fund
Condors, recent update:
The Peregrine Fund on Instagram:
"As of April 17, 2023, 20 California condors have died in the Arizona-Utah flock, and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed for 10 of those condors. Losses include 14 breeding-aged birds, 11 of which had recently been observed to be nesting or tending to young. In a matter of weeks, this event has set our recovery effort back a decade or more. Eight additional birds have been brought in for supportive care to our incredible partners at @libertywildlifeaz . Four of those condors died shortly after and are included in the total of 20 deceased birds. Four condors are still receiving supportive care and are seeing improvement. A glimmer of hope as this devastating event unfolds. Read the full update and donate at the link in our bio. Thank you for continuing to share these updates - our message is reaching so many more people because of you. • • •
The International Avian Trainers Certification Board and the International Animal Trainers Certification Board, IATCB, offers you a way to gain professional credibility, increase your earnings potential, and advance your career. We live in a competitive world, and animal trainers are no different than anyone else looking for advanced knowledge and skill in their profession. IATCB endorses voluntary certification by examination for all professionals involved with animals, including trainers, educators, handlers, veterinarians, and all others involved in the care and handling of animals.
|
