Required Certification Training

 

A.C.O. Certification

On January 1, 1990 an initial mandatory certification program for County Animal Control Officers became effective. This training requires the successful completion of a 40 hour curriculum training approved by FACA, before ACO's can issue citations for ordinance violations, as outlined in Florida State Statute 828.27.

This training is currently being conducted at Broward Community College, Daytona Beach Community College, Gulf Coast Community College, St Petersburg Junior College, and at Valencia Community College in Orlando.


Upcoming Certification Training Courses


Euthanasia Training

Florida State Statute 828.58 requires 16 hours of euthanasia training before any person can euthanize dogs and cats. Currently FACA has several instructors who are authorized to conduct this training. Contact the FACA office to make arrangements for a certified instructor to conduct the training and for costs of materials.

FACA Certification Instructors

Upcoming Certification Training Courses


Chemical Capture Certification

Florida State Statute 828.27 requires 16 hours of Chemical Capture Immobilization training before any person can use tranquilizer equipment. FACA has certified several instructors for this training and plans on certifying more. Contact the FACA office to make arrangements for a certified instructor to conduct the training and for the cost of materials.

FACA Certification Instructors

Upcoming Certification Training Courses