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Founded in 1972, the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council is a non-profit consortium of wildlife rehabilitators. IWRC began in California's Bay Area to share experiences and resources, and to "develop a professional organization through which North American rehabilitators could network and access information." == History == In the 1970s, there was an intense urban growth and harm of natural habitat in the United States. In response to this phenomenon, formal wildlife rehabilitation organizations began forming across the country. These new programs demonstrated a lack of clear, professional standards of care and support networks primarily using a method based on trial and error. Although the facilities were growing rapidly in the United States, they were functioning in an isolated manner. The founders of IWRC wanted to create a professional association. Through this organization, wildlife rehabilitators could access reliable, science-based, and up-to-date information. They also sought to share the necessary resources “to help improve the quality of care provided to injured wild animals” (). Their main mission is to provide science-based education and resources to those who are certified as wildlife rehabilitators, as well as, the public who wishes to become certified. Mainly they seek to promote wildlife conservation and welfare (). == Educational Programs == They provide various educational programs, all of which are science-based, to help the individuals learn more about wildlife rehabilitation or help them to become certified professionals (). They offer classes similar to a traditional classroom setting, which was the first of its kind, launched in 1984 (). The Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation two-day program includes various classes with lectures and labs. Topics covered include basic anatomy and physiology, handling and physical restraint, thermoregulation, stress, initial care and physical examination, nutrition and associated diseases, standards for housing, zoonoses, euthanasia criteria and release criteria. The content and criteria remains the same up to this day and has been delivered to multiple different countries. Classes are held by request about 15-20 times a year in various locations (). The IWRC also offers online professional training. The new distance education program emerged in 2005 giving access to online lectures, discussions, and web-examinations (). Another way the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council provides information to rehabilitation scientists is through conferences. The first conference was held in 1977 (). They continue to hold these conferences annually by offering science and research-based presentations with the addition of practical skill seminars. They finally offer the option of becoming an IWRC member in order to gain ultimate access to conferences, insights, further information, and to meet with colleagues near and far (). The International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council offers all these various methods to get informed and train as a wildlife rehabilitator. == Board of Directors == 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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