This veterinary approved and externally accredited online course is written and designed by a qualified registered veterinary nurse and clinicial animal behaviourist. Easy-to-digest lessons give you the flexibility to learn at home at your own pace.
Veterinary receptionists’ are invariably the ones who have to deal with emergencies over the phone and at the front desk. So having some knowledge of first aid could be the difference between life and death.
There are no exams, but to obtain your certificate of completion you must answer some multiple choice questions, which have been designed to ensure that you have learned the material. Like human first aid, it is recommended that you refresh your skills every three years.- Written with the benefit of practical veterinary experience.
- Information and content based on the latest veterinary standards.
- Fulfils PSS (12.1.3 - Any member of the team carrying out triage or first aid on an animal must have had appropriate training).
- Up-to-date life saving techniques based on RECOVER, the internationally recognised authority in veterinary CPR.
- This course is NOT designed to replace veterinary treatment and attention.
Exclusive downloads on completion
- Accredited First Aider Badge image
- First Aid E-Book reference guide to keep at hand
- Accredited CPD Certificate of Completion
- CPD Transcript for prospective employers
- CPD Reflection for professional portfolio and CPD log
What you'll learn
- How to carry out basic telephone triage and gathering vital information.
- To recognise and respond to a range of first aid situations.
- To carry out a safe assessment of the dog.
- How to support distressed owners.
- Giving accurate advice over the phone.
- Up-to-date CPR and much more.
- See full course curriculum below.
SUITABLE FOR
- Veterinary Receptionists
- Nursing Assistants
- Veterinary Nurses
- Trainee Veterinary Nurses
- Ward / Kennel Staff
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Caroline is a qualified member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) and a registered clinical animal behaviourist with the Association of Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC). She has a Post Graduate Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour
Counselling and is also a Registered Veterinary Nurse. Caroline holds a professional teaching qualification.
Disclosure:
- The course recognises that the veterinary surgeons act 1966 restricts the diagnosis and treatment of an animal by another person other than a qualified and registered veterinary surgeon. However any lay person can carry out first aid in an emergency situation.
- For all first aid cases, a veterinary surgeon should be contacted as soon as possible.
Online Course Content
This course includes
- 10 Modules, 43 Topics
- Video Demonstrations
- Downloadable Resources
- No Exams!
- Certificate of Completion
- Lifetime Access
Secure Payments.
No Hidden Fees.The price you see is the price you pay. No hidden fees for enrolment or e-certificates. Checkout securely with your credit or debit card.
Reviews
The canine first aid course was packed with information. Nothing was left uncovered from CPR and bleeds to strains, sprains and prioritising injuries. The course was topped off with great videos, diagrams and downloadable leaflets. I have gained knowledge on topics I didn’t know about and have furthered my knowledge in other areas. The course is definitely worth doing and has given me more confidence within my job role as well as with my own pets.
I thouroughly enjoyed this course. It was easy to do, the system works very well. All the videos are extremely informative and the layout of the course makes it easy for learning
A fantastic course set out in bite size modules. Easy to understand but with plenty of detail to increase my understanding and knowledge. I feel more confident to carry these ideas and skills into my role as a veterinary receptionist.
Excellent course, very suitable for veterinary professionals and nursing assistants like me. Would highly recommend.
It covers a lot of information but in a manner that somebody who isn’t a qualified nurse can do it or even for somebody in the animal industry can do and enjoy! As an animal nursing assistant I regularly cover reception so this has been beneficial. Thanks.
