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Zoonotic Disease and Biosecurity |
2.00 |
Every year, zoological organizations are faced by new challenges in maintaining the health of their animal collections. Zoonosis, or disease that can be spread between species, forms one of the greatest threats to the safety of animals, guests, and keepers. Using a case study from a zoonotic disease concern at the San Diego Zoo, you will learn the basics of zoonotic disease identification and prevention, including standard record keeping, best practices, health and safety protocols for keepers, and the understanding of how disease can be spread. |
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Generational Differences - Managing The Complexity |
1.00 |
Could dealing with people get any more difficult? Today’s business environment brings many challenges with four different generations working together for the first time. Communication, respect, recognition, retention, interaction with others, and work life balance mean something different to each generation. If not understood and managed effectively workplace conflict, poor communication, low morale, and high turnover can occur. Understand and discover the key values and contributions among these four generations. Each generation provides intrinsic value to an organization. You will learn how to capitalize on the strengths of the Traditionalists, the Baby Boomer’s, Generation X, or the Millennial Generation (Gen Y). By implementing effective strategies for communication, recognition, development, retention, and leadership you will uncover the hidden talents of each generation while minimizing the risk of knowledge transfer. You will learn the key generational differences and similarities in each of these areas. Join us as we share with you some of the many generational challenges in today’s work environment. |
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Microsoft PowerPoint - Basic: Getting Started |
0.75 |
This course will focus on how to open a presentation, identify PowerPoint interface components, switch between views, and zoom in and out. |
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Searching Online |
0.75 |
This course covers the fundamentals of searching online. From using basic features, such as the homepage and address bar, to using "advanced search" to find very specific information, this course will cover it all. |
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Animal Show Development |
1.00 |
This program will provide information about how best to present animals to your guests. We will discuss different types of programs including informal animal encounters, a free flight bird show, a cheetah run program and a mixed species show, including sea lions. For each type of program, we will discuss staffing, collection planning and production, such as sound and props. We will also talk about scripting in general and especially responsible messaging. |
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Connection Planning in Long-Term Care |
1.00 |
This module includes training for staff and providers in the importance of social connection and practical strategies learners can use to promote social connectedness in long-term care. The module explains how to implement Connection Planning, a brief, person-centered behavioral intervention for developing resident care plans that address social connection. Connection Planning includes evidence-informed, practical strategies to promote meaningful social connection among residents in long-term care. |
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Americans With Disabilities Act and Transition Plans |
1.00 |
Do Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act apply to you?
Do you work for a non-profit or for-profit zoo, aquarium, or museum? Is your zoo, aquarium, or museum operated by your state or local government? Do you have a Transition Plan or Barrier Removal Plan for your organization? Do you know that the Justice Department or your State's Attorney's Office could sue your organization if you are not in compliance? Fines can cost an organization $55,000 plus compensation just for an initial infraction.
This comprehensive webinar will discuss the development of a plan, examples of that plan, common accessibility issues, and an overview of what to look for in your policies and procedures that could cause an accessibility issue. |
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Safety and Survival in an Active Shooter Event in School Settings |
0.75 |
Welcome to Safety and Survival in an Active Shooter Event in School Settings. Recent national tragedies in schools remind us that the risk is real: an active shooter incident can happen in any place at any time in any school district. The best way to make sure you are safe is to prepare ahead of time and be ready.
Warning: Some of this content may be disturbing, if you need to take a break, please do so. If you exit and then come back into the course later, it will resume where you left off. |
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Avian Conservation Programs How To Become Involved |
1.00 |
The field conservation and the zoo communities are partnering at an increasing rate to conserve birds in the wild and in zoos. Avian management techniques that were developed in zoos are being utilized to benefit wild populations. Developing your skills and experiences has a direct impact on species in the wild while also creating career development opportunities. Learn how to become more involved in local and international avian conservation. |
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Safety Communication and Training Techniques |
1.50 |
This course covers certain safety and logistics measures for the workplace. This includes topics like different types of safety training, creating safety programs with different learners in mind, and how to use various types of media to communicate objectives. |
