Humans are easy. That’s why we are able to do what we do as prehospital providers. But what happens when your patient is a canine? These working dogs are highly regarded by their handlers and require care just like anyone else that may be ill or injured. Considering that, are you equipped to care for them? If not, how can you successfully start and maintain a K9 program at your agency?
Tune in to this pawdcast where we discuss this unique topic, but this time, we are joined by HLTH team member Rick Maricle and his colleague George Tarver III.
Links
National Association of Veterinary Emergency Medical Services
K9 Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
Journal of Special Operations Medicine (JSOM)
Guest
George Tarver III has over 34 years of experience as a paramedic. He currently works full-time as a Flight/Tactical Paramedic for Memorial Hermann LifeFlight. Also he’s been a sworn Police Officer since 1994 serving in various capacities including Patrol, Gang, Narcotics and SWAT. He’s currently an Instructor and Adjunct Faculty for BLS, ACLS, PALS, AAIR, TCCC, TECC, TECC-LEO, PHTLS, AMLS EPC, TCOLE, K9-CCC and ATLS Coordinator.
Throughout his service he has earned numerous honors and awards for public service education and patient care. George is a gifted speaker he’s able to cover intricate medical and law enforcement topics in a way that’s captivating and rational.
