State-Approved Basic ACO Training Course
Registration Deadline is Monday, July 20, 2015
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Web:
www.pet-tactical.org
When:
July 23-24, 2015 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where:
LaPorte Police Dept., 3001 N. 23rd, LaPorte, 77571
Cost:
$100 per person, $105 if paid by credit card at www.Pet-Tactical.org
Instructor:
Jay Sabatucci
Instructor Information:
Mr. Sabatucci earned his bachelor’s degree in 1979 from the University of Texas at Arlington, and holds
a lifetime Texas State Teaching Certificate. He holds Basic, Advanced, Administrative, and Instructor
certifications from Texas Animal Control Association (TACA), and has served on that association’s board
of directors.
Jay worked for the Department of State Health Services in Zoonosis control from 1998 until 2002. He
taught Basic ACO Training to officers from all over Texas, and was a major influence on the curriculum
taught today.
This is an excellent opportunity to obtain your required Basic Training from one of the most imminently
qualified instructors in Texas.
The class is guaranteed. If you fail the test after taking this class, you may re-take the class one more
time for free.
Please make inquiries at jay.sabatucci@fortworthtexas.gov
Or call 817-392-7026 and leave a message. You will be contacted as soon as possible.
The DSHS Official Basic ACO Training Manual may be downloaded or ordered at
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/health/zoonosis/education/training/aco/manual/
It is highly recommended that you bring either an electronic copy or a hard copy of this manual to the
class. Manuals will not be provided…You must bring your own.
This class does not include the state test, which can only be administered by DSHS personnel. Persons
who complete this class will be issued a letter which must be presented to the state prior to taking the
mandated test. State testing dates may be found at:
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/health/zoonosis/education/training/aco/courses/
Please fill out the application below to register for the course:
Application to Attend:
Name ___________________________________________
(This is how your name will appear on your final certificate)
Date/City of Class _________________________________________
Organization ______________________________________
(If you are not currently employed by an agency, simply enter “Private.”
Phone number where you can be reached (Cell Preferred) ___________________________
Mailing Address ____________________________________________________
(This is where your final certificate will be mailed. Include apartment number if applicable.)
City _______________________________________ Zip __________________
Email (Required) ___________________________________________________
(At least one valid email address is required so that you may be contacted and sent materials, if necessary. The email that you provide will be
considered your own regarding confidentiality and timely delivery of information you may need for the course.)
All communications will use the information provided above. The above provided contact information will not be
shared and will be considered confidential. Results of testing will be sent to the email address provided above.
Attendees may register by email before payment. However, payment must be received prior to taking the course.
If your Finance Department requires a W-9 please have them contact Jay Sabatucci at
jay.sabatucci@fortworthtexas.gov
Please make checks payable to “Jay Sabatucci.”
Payment and applications may be sent by USPS mail to:
Jay’s Basic Class
4206 Selina Ct.
Arlington TX 76016
Cost is $105 if paid by credit card at www.pet-tactical.org
Call 817-637-0820 and leave a phone number where you can be reached. A representative will call you back for
credit card information. Again, registration is $105 if paid by credit card.
Animal Control Officer Basic Training
(12 Hours)
Day 1
1.
Welcome
a. Chapter 829: Summary of Requirements for ACOs
2.
Shelter Safety and Sanitation
3.
Animal First Aid
4.
Cruelty Investigation
5.
Rabies
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The Disease
Prophylaxis
Specimen Submission
Chapter 826: Rabies Control and Eradication (Law)
Board Rules
f.
g.
h.
6.
Quarantine Facilities
Quarantine Method and Testing
Statewide Quarantine
Other Laws Relating to Animal Control
a. Chapter 823: Animal Shelters
b. Chapter 821: Euthanasia
c. Chapter 481: Controlled Substances
d. Chapter 828: Dog and Cat Sterilization
e. Chapter 822: Dangerous Animals
f.
Civil and Criminal Animal Cruelty Laws
Day 2
1.
Public Relations
a. Customer Service
b. Communication
c. Conflict Resolution
2.
Impoundment and Sheltering of Animals
a. Impoundment
b. Sheltering Facilities
c. Disposition of Animals
d. Live Release Rate
3.
Shelter Operations and Administration
a. Records
4.
Animal Identification
a. Dogs
b. Cats
c. Wildlife
5.
Animal Health and Zoonotic Diseases
a. Common Animal Diseases
b. Zoonotic Diseases
6.
Capture and Restraint of Animals
a. Equipment
b. Euthanasia
c. Animal Behavior
d. Animal Transportation
7.
Courtroom Survival
a.
Practice Test and Review