Description
The Professional Canine First Aid Certificate
A more convenient option for those who might struggle to find a day free for workshops or seminars. This Canine First Aid Certificate is entirely self-paced and home study, delivered by email one unit at a time.
A great addition to the knowledge of any canine worker, our canine First Aid Certificate course teaches those who come into close contact with dogs how to deal with emergencies.
You’d like to think that you won’t find yourself into a problem situation with one of the dogs in your care, but accidents happen all the time. Dogs are naturally curious creatures, and it doesn’t take much for one of them to let their enthusiasm get the better of them. You also can’t stop other dogs attacking. The most beneficial thing you can know is how to address the outcomes. From bites and stings to poisoning, right through to giving CPR, our course teaches you everything you need to know in order to be prepared.
Set yourself apart from the competition by making your customers feel that their dog is extra safe in your care. Great for everyone from walkers to sitters, through to those who run training or sporting classes.
NOTE – THIS IS A FIRST AID COURSE. THIS IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR VETERINARY TRAINING / CARE.
Unit Breakdown:
- UNIT ONE – Preventing and Recognising Illness
- UNIT TWO – Wounds, Bites and Stings
- UNIT THREE – Heart and Respiration
- UNIT FOUR – Muscles and Bones
- UNIT FIVE – Poisoning, Stomach and Digestive
- UNIT SIX – Canine Diseases
How Long Will It Take Me To Complete The Canine First Aid Course?
This really depends upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies, as well as how easily and quickly you grasp the learning concepts. We recommend that students fully digest and understand the course content before submitting their question paper. We encourage students to do their own additional reading and research to reinforce what they have learned. Each unit comes with a question paper which should be completed and returned to the college by email. You should allow between one and two hours to complete each paper.
There is a two year time period within which you can complete the canine first aid course.
Enrolment Requirements
This course is open to anyone who works with dogs, or wishes to know more about taking care of their own dog. You do not need any previous canine experience or qualifications to enrol, and you do not need to be a member of any organisations, clubs or governing bodies.
Mandy Douglas –
I recently completed this canine first aid course. Having been a dog owner for many years and actively competing in canine sports, I had considered my first aid knowledge to be reasonably solid. However, as I worked through the units, I realised that my understanding was actually quite limited.
The course covers a wide range of essential topics, from common issues such as tick removal to more serious scenarios involving severe bleeding and respiratory arrest. The structure is clearly organised and encourages students to undertake further research before answering unit-related questions in their own time.
Feedback and marking were both prompt and encouraging throughout. I found the course fascinating, highly informative, and practically useful. As a result, I now have a much greater level of knowledge and feel confident in my ability to deal with a variety of canine illnesses and injuries.