by Bushviper » Sun Jul 25, 2010 7:11 pm
The last time I asked FGASA about accreditation they said they were reviewing new applications because of people being bitten while on course. I doubt it was your course or Mikes course. This was at the beginning of last year and there seem to have been numerous other courses either already accredited or in the process of accreditation. I had some of these "graduates" on my course who could not even ID a snouted cobra! That is when I realised that even though it took 3 years before FGASA wanted to accredit anyone when I first applied they had since lowered their standards and were reaping the rewards. These "graduates" had certificates for Snake identification, Snake bite treatment as well as Snake handling courses. This was done in one day without even an exam!
Even just getting the FGASA people to answer a phone or call you back was a nightmare and I realised I dont need them. Being accredited to the Medical council via a University medical school means more to me.
It is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.
Those who are afraid to ask are ashamed of learning.