Livestock and Animal handling Safety

Pre-Course Information Sheet

Course: Livestock and Animal Handling Safety (Online)

Course Overview

This course provides foundational and applied instruction in safe livestock and animal handling practices across agricultural and animal care environments. Learners will explore animal behavior, low-stress handling techniques, facility safety design, and risk mitigation strategies to reduce injuries to both handlers and animals.

The course emphasizes practical safety skills applicable to cattle, swine, sheep, goats, equines, and mixed livestock operations. Instruction supports compliance with industry’s best practices, animal welfare principles, and occupational safety standards.

Delivery Method

Online / LMS-Based Asynchronous Learning

Participants may complete the course at their own pace within the allotted course access period.

Course Duration

3.5 Contact Hours

IACET CEUs Awarded

0.35 CEU

Technical Requirements

Participants must have:

• Reliable internet access
• Current web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari)
• Audio capability for course videos and PowerPoint
• Ability to view PDF documents
• Access to the TTI Learning Management System (LMS)

Recommendation:

• Desktop or laptop computer for optimal learning experience

Criteria for Earning IACET

To receive 0.35 IACET CEU, participants must:

• Complete all required course modules
• Complete all learning activities
• Successfully complete required assessments
• Achieving a minimum passing score of 80% on course assessments
• Complete the course evaluation

Learner Support

Technical assistance is available for LMS access and navigation issues.

For support, contact:

Phone: (817) 769-6275

Email: [email protected]

Accessibility Statement

TTI is committed to providing an accessible learning environment. Course materials include accessibility features such as:

• Accessible digital content
• Adjustable screen viewing options where available

Learners requiring accommodation should contact TTI prior to beginning the course.

Important Completion Information

Participants are encouraged to complete the course within the assigned enrollment period. Progress is automatically tracked within the LMS.

Failure to complete all required activities and assessments will result in no CEU award being issued.

Acknowledgment

By beginning this course, participants acknowledge that they have reviewed and understand the course requirements, learning outcomes, participation expectations, and CEU award criteria.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify common hazards associated with livestock and animal handling environments
• Explain basic animal behavior principles (flight zone, point of balance, herd instincts)
• Demonstrate safe approaches for moving, restraining, and working around livestock
• Apply low-stress handling techniques to reduce animal agitation and injury risk
• Recognize facility design features that improve handler safety and animal flow
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for animal handling tasks
• Respond appropriately to animal-related incidents and emergencies

This course is intended for:

• Farm and ranch workers
• Livestock handlers and stockyard personnel
• Veterinary assistants and animal care staff
• Agricultural industry workers
• First responders supporting animal-related incidents
• Students entering agriculture or animal science fields   

3 hours, 30 minutes

Participants will have access to:

• Livestock and Animal Handling Safety Modules
• Final Assessment
• Course Evaluation

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

Participants should:

• Have basic reading and comprehension skills
• Be physically able to participate in practical handling activities (if applicable)
• Be capable of following safety instructions in agricultural environments