Professional Pet Care Certification Program

ENROLLMENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Mary Lynn Gagnon Mary Lynn Gagnon is the owner of Pet Estates, Inc. and Merry Lynn Kennels and has been a successful pet business owner and leader in the pet business field locally and regionally for more than 20 years.   More Information: (239) 425-3270 continuinged@fgcu.edu FGCU Continuing Education & Off Campus Programs Professional Pet Care Certificate Course with Mary Lynn Gagnon Date: March 2 - April 17, 2015 Cost: $426 Format: This ONLINE 7-week course examines the field of animal related careers through education and internships. Explore a variety of resources to start or enhance your career working with animals, including but not limited to: pet-sitting, kennel work, daycare, training and working for a veterinarian. Includes: Pet Care Course Pet CPR & First Aid Course Requires 54 hours of internship at an approved facility (internship placement organized by course instructor) FGCU Certificate of Completion Individuals who do not need or want the full certificate course can opt to take only the online Pet Care Course ($340), or just CPR and First Aid ($86), without the need to do an internship. Pet CPR & First Aid Course with Mary Lynn Gagnon Date: March 16 - April 3, 2015 Cost: $86 Format: This course is for those who wish to acquire knowledge on how to respond in an emergency situation involving pets. It will provide experience in pet CPR virtually or face-to-face using our dog mannequin as well as basic First Aid. The Pet CPR & First Aid Course is a hybrid program. Students will be expected to complete The Pet CPR & First Aid Course online and be responsible for practicing CPR skills under an instructor's supervision to evaluate techniques and answer quizzes after each module.