Marine Mammal Care Assistant Course
Gain practical expertise in marine mammal care. Master enclosure maintenance, feeding procedures, health and behaviour monitoring, plus basic vet assistance for sea lions and dolphins. This equips you to support vets confidently, ensuring animals stay safe, healthy, and flourishing in professional environments.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Marine Mammal Care Assistant Course delivers hands-on, step-by-step training to aid sea lions and dolphins in professional facilities. You will cover daily care routines, safe operations, nutrition protocols, behaviour monitoring, and early issue spotting. Develop assurance in supporting basic health assessments while adhering to rigorous safety, hygiene, and record-keeping norms for superior marine mammal welfare.
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Develop skills
- Marine mammal husbandry: perform daily cleaning, disinfection, and enclosure inspections.
- Marine mammal nutrition: prepare rations, handle fish safely, and record exact intake.
- Clinical observation: identify early health issues and report to veterinarians.
- Vet support skills: help with exams, gentle handling, and precise medical logging.
- Safety and biosecurity: utilise PPE, control zoonotic risks, and obey pool-edge protocols.
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