The International Marine Animal Trainers' Association (IMATA) is pleased to announce the following workshops and courses available in 2009: The Essentials of Animal Training Sunday, November 1, 2009 IMATA has invited Ocean Embassy to conduct The Essentials of Animal Training class. The instructors will expose students to critical developments in behavioral research and current trends in animal training. A variety of multi-media presentations featuring computer graphics, video, and interactive demonstrations will be used. Class Details: -Proper behavior shaping and effective maintenance -Environmental influences on behavior -Effective environmental enrichment -Reactive/Proactive animal care -Animal acclimation safety -Interpersonal communication and teamwork Certificates of course completion will be provided and presented to participants. Class is from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and will be held at Georgia Aquarium. Due to space considerations, ONLY SEVERAL SPOTS REMAIN for these seminars. ENROLL NOW at http://cts.vresp.com/c/?IMATA/3ee1fb890c/bb616a2863/3a0774ce4e/63 ================= Advanced Behavior Management Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Ocean Embassy will also present the curriculum of this advanced class which will focus on advanced behavior modification for multi-species, and accelerated staff development to improve behavior programs. Class Details: -Behavior disorders and case studies (their causes, intervention, treatment and successful outcomes) -Behavior medicine -Emergency intervention for handling large animals -Aggression management Certificates of course completion will be provided and presented to participants. Class is from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm and will be held at the Atlanta Hyatt Regency. Note: Students may enroll in Advanced Behavior Management as a stand-alone class. There are NO prerequisites. Due to space considerations, ONLY SEVERAL SPOTS REMAIN for these seminars. ENROLL NOW at http://cts.vresp.com/c/?IMATA/3ee1fb890c/bb616a2863/d0e7016bac/63 ================= Career Building Workshop Monday, November 2, 2009 IMATA has invited ABC Dolphin Trainer Academy to host a workshop with emphasis on employability skills and career building. Instructors will provide tips and insights regarding career options, how to build your resume, and how to do a successful interview. Note: This workshop is included with IMATA Conference registration, and open seating will be offered. Conference name badge credentials are required for admission. This workshop is scheduled from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm* and will be held at the Atlanta Hyatt Regency. *workshop starting times are subject to change. REGISTER NOW at http://cts.vresp.com/c/?IMATA/3ee1fb890c/bb616a2863/8e4faef0f8/61 ================= Team Building Workshop: "I've Got Your Six" Monday, November 2, 2009 Randy Pazen will facilitate, "I've Got Your Six" - a team building workshop that is based on the story of a Navy SEAL who saved the day and taught his organization the true meaning of teamwork. Pazen is a storyteller with a mission to improve the way people view their work and their workplace. This highly interactive workshop will focus on how to continue to grow the leadership team(s) and it will introduce a series of skills and tools designed to address common challenges faced by teams, and develop a strategic plan to align our efforts with goals and initiatives. Note: This workshop is included with IMATA Conference registration, and open seating will be offered. Conference name badge credentials are required for admission. This workshop is scheduled from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm* and will be held at the Atlanta Hyatt Regency. *workshop starting times are subject to change. REGISTER NOW at http://cts.vresp.com/c/?IMATA/3ee1fb890c/bb616a2863/64e3b6d47b/61 ================= Panel Discussion: Artificial Insemination & Reproductive Management Monday, November 2, 2009 Holley Muraco will lead a "workshop-style" open panel discussion featuring experts chosen based on their experience in the training of behaviors that improve the reproductive management of marine mammals. Behaviors useful for artificial insemination will be a priority, but behaviors beneficial for natural breeding efforts and research will also be covered. Discussion topics may include: semen collection, urine, saliva, fecal and blood sampling for hormonal analysis, ultrasound layout, vaginal swabs, and vaginal endoscopy for cetaceans and pinnipeds. Goals of the workshop will be to provide participants with current progress of reproductive management behaviors, provide suggestions on how to start a reproductive behavior training program, trouble shoot problems with reproductive behaviors currently being trained, brainstorm creative and novel approaches to training reproductive behaviors for difficult species, and discuss the importance of working towards genetically healthy, long-term captive populations of marine mammals. Note: This workshop is included with IMATA Conference registration, and open seating will be offered. Conference name badge credentials are required for admission. This workshop is scheduled from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm* and will be held at the Atlanta Hyatt Regency. *workshop starting times are subject to change. 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