Higher Certificate in Canine First Aid
Would you know how to save your dog's life in an emergency? This easy-to-follow course provides teaches you basic first aid treatments, how to commence CPR and so much more.
This veterinary approved and externally accredited online course is written and designed by a qualified registered veterinary nurse and clinicial animal behaviourist. It has been designed for pet professionals, fulfilling Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. However, it is suitable for pet owners too.
The course is made up of multiple learning processes, such as written content, video demonstrations, downloadable resources and suggested tasks. There are no exams, but to obtain your certificate you must answer some multiple choice questions. Like human first aid, it is recommended that you refresh your skills every three years.
Course aims:
- Gain the skills to identify and effectively respond to various first aid scenarios that may arise.
- Acquire the knowledge necessary to conduct a safe assessment of the dog’s condition.
- Learn the proper techniques for administering basic first aid treatments and providing immediate care while awaiting veterinary assistance.
- Explore fundamental principles of first aid, emphasising safe handling practices and updated CPR protocols, along with additional essential skills.
- See full course curriculum below.
Course features:
- Written with the benefit of practical veterinary experience.
- Information and content based on the latest veterinary standards.
- Life saving techniques based on internationally recognised authority in veterinary CPR.
- Our bite-sized lessons let you learn comfortably at your own pace
- Video demonstrations included.
- Enjoy lifetime access to the course, allowing you to revisit and refresh your knowledge whenever needed.
- Tutor and technical support available.
- Accredited CPD certificate of completion.
- CPD reflection and transcript for professional portfolio and CPD log.
- Unique ‘Accredited First Aider’ membership badge for display on your website or social media profiles.
- Quick reference E-Book.
Accredited by CPD Standards
Unique Verifiable Certificate
Suitable for:
- Dog owners
- Dog walkers
- Dog groomers
- Dog carers / sitters
- Dog trainers
- Dog kennels / hotels
- Animal behaviourists
- Pet professionals
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.
This course is NOT designed to replace veterinary treatment and attention. For all first aid cases, a veterinary surgeon should be contacted as soon as possible.
Course content
About your tutor
Caroline Clark
Course includes
- 8 Modules
- Video Demonstrations
- Downloadable Resources
- No Exams!
- Certificate of Completion
- Lifetime Access
Secure payments
Reviews
Great basic first aid course, easy to follow with multiple choice quizzes on each section.
Interesting, well presented course with good resources
Excellent course which was clearly defined and delivered. I have learnt so much from completing this course prior to setting up my dog walking business. Many thanks!
As with all pet courses run by lovely Caroline Clark, they are enjoyable, informative, well presented, understandable, interesting and allows you to study at a pace that suits you. The First Aid course, I have just passed 🙂 is another excellent example of the courses that you can study here and like all the other courses I have studied here and passed, I have enjoyed it and learnt life-changing skills, practical and knowledgeable ones along the way, giving me more confidence in myself and in an area I am passionate about.
Learning about first aid is a worthwhile skill to have, weather for your own pets or in a pet related work environment – which i am now perusing.
I Highly recommend this course, and any of the pet courses on this website, they are excellent!
Thank you, Katie.
The course content was thorough and there was a great use of video footage to support the written content and provide visual explanation of certain procedures. The website is very easy to use and the quiz at the end of each topic was useful to monitor learning. The content was thorough although I would have liked to see ‘drowning’ covered in this course.
everything you need to know is spelt out word for word. additional research is optional but rarely necessary unless you are curious to find out more.
The course is well set out and easy to follow. I completed the course over 3 days, dipping in and out. I liked the way that you could proceed at your own pace. The content was good and informative. The videos too were excellent resources. I am very impressed that at any time I can read the course content which is very reassuring to have that facility going forward.
The course is impressively structured and planned, offering informative written explanations, diagrams, and videos. Every lesson is useful, straightforward, and simple to understand. The videos are thorough and highly valuable. I definitely feel more confident after finishing this dog first aid course.
Online course suited me perfectly as I am a home dog boarder so couldn’t attend a session. Was able to complete over a few days when time and furry guests allowed. Well set out modules with a combination of learning styles used. Highly recommend.
I found this course extremely well structured with all the necessary information delivered in an engaging format.
learned alot from this course, lots of useful information given. Easy to follow and no final exam.
No issues whatsoever. Just a good first aid course that covers everything and makes me feel more confident.
The course covers all the relevant areas necessary for giving confidence in dealing with issues requiring canine first aid. It also encourages further reading to enable the gaining of more in-depth knowledge in particular areas of interest.