The British Hedgehog Preservation Society and Vale Wildlife Hospital are pleased to announce our ‘What’s under the microscope?’- Basic Microscopy Course taking place at The Vale Wildlife Hospital near Tewkesbury (GL20 7AN)
The course content will include:
- Course objectives
- Microscope anatomy
- Familiarisation exercises
- Introducing parasites
- Rationale – why do we analyse hedgehog stools?
- Faecal collection and microscope techniques
- Preparing slides
- Practical Afternoon
The course runs from 9am (8.30am registration) until around 4.30-5pm and must be booked and paid for through the BHPS by phone.
The course costs £70 per person, but if you have been on the BHPS rehabilitator directory for at least one year, we will subsidise the cost by 50%, meaning we will pay £35 towards your space and it will cost you just £35!
You will need to bring your own lunch, but hot drinks will be available.
We have 16 spaces available for the next course date on Saturday 22 February 2025 – please call us on 01584 890 801 to book your space.
Tickets are not transferable or refundable.
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