Happy New Year, ACOs!
The end of December brings the deadline for completing your required annual eight hours of ACO training.
Submit your 2024 Training by January 15, all ACOs must submit their 2024 training credits to us via the ACO Training Course Submission Form. Please note that you do NOT need to submit information for the following trainings:
- MACA Training Day on April 12, 2024- Thank you to MACA for submitting their attendance list!
- AWP Hosted Lunch & Learns
- ACO Body Language & Equipment Training at Midcoast Humane Society on March 15 or May 17, 2024
- MSSPA Advanced Equine Training on September 19, 2024
- Initial or Recertification as an ACO in 2024
REMINDER: Failure to complete the required 8 hours in any year results in a lapse of certification beginning January 1 of the following year. Retaking the ACO Certification Course is the only way to regain certification following a lapse.
If you are looking for last-minute online training opportunities, check the resources on the ACO Resources page. 2024 ACO Lunch & Learn webinar recordings are available on that page. AWP also provides ACOs with a courtesy membership to Justice Clearinghouse for Maine ACO Pre-Approved Courses. Email Animal.Welfare@Maine.gov if you need a login.
Save the date for upcoming ACO training opportunities. Registration coming soon:
- January 31, 2025: ACO Lunch & Learn- Basic Livestock Investigation
- February 28, 2025: ACO Lunch & Learn- Maine Dog Licensing Database for Certified ACOs
- March 28, 2025: ACO Lunch & Learn – Livestock Veterinary Care and Body Scoring
- Spring 2025, date TBD: MACA’s Annual Training Day
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