Introduction to Fish Health CSP 1150 Date February 1 – February 5, 2016

Course Description This course is a beginning level, introductory program that familiarizes participants with the signs, causes, control and prevention of infectious and noninfectious fish diseases.

Location NCTC Who Should Attend This course is designed for fisheries biologists, hatchery managers, fish health biologist, or wildlife biologist interested in fish health techniques. Course Length 4.5 days Tuition Tuition for FWS, NPS, and BLM is prepaid. Tuition is $1,195.00 for participants fromother agencies and organizations. To Register Log In to DOI Learn, enter CSP 1150 in the search box, click scheduled classes, click submit request.

Notice: Your supervisor MUST Matthew Patterson (USFWS)

Objectives Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:       

Recognize and identify the external or gross signs of the more common fish diseases and parasites; Stain slides for preliminary identification of common disease organisms; Isolate and culture some disease organisms; Calculate dosages or treatment levels; Properly care for and package moribund or dead fish as specimens for shipment to diagnostic laboratories; and  Describe the causes and effects of fish diseases.

approve your request in DOI Learn before you can be added to the roster. Once approved, you will receive an automated message from DOI Learn when you have been added to the roster. If you do not have a DOI Learn account, please contact Matthew Patterson for instructions on how to create an account. Course Contact Matthew Patterson, 304.876.7473 [email protected]