Certified Avian Specialist

[waxbill lover]

Has anyone taken the Certified Avian Specialist course? I see there is one in Canada you can do through distance education with PIJAC, and there are several out of the states.
The odd time I see someone advertising that they are a CAS. What does this mean? Are they like a vet assistant? Or is this a small 1 day course, that anyone can take and claim they are a CAS?

Thanks!

[cindy]

It is basically a certification in basic animal care and husbandry, it tells people you know how to care for the animal or bird.

http://www.pijac.org/animalcare/certification/

You can be certified in feline, reptile, canine care as well. I imagine it would be usefully if you worked at a shelter or pet store.

Usually a vet assistant is either a 3 to 4 college degree. The fourth year is an education on added responsibility in office management and other expanded duties within a vet practice.