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
- Help and Support
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Reviews
Thank you so much for providing such a comprehensive but easy to follow course! I liked the mixture of text and videos to break up the reading and watching, and I have made notes of all the information provided to keep with me at all times, which I’m sure my partner will test me on weekly! I am hoping to work with animal charities and organisations in my area to improve the lives of dogs and other animals, so this was a fantastic first step and I would highly recommend it to anyone! I’m sure I’ll be back on here in a few years to refresh my training/
The canine first aid course was informative and easy to follow.
Clear information. Feel more confident of dealing with a problem if it ever arises.
this was a very informative and easy to follow course, a mix of videos & reading which broke the information down. You can take your own time stopping if you wish & coming back to it when it suits, going back over parts till you feel confident.
I found the whole of the course very informative and it was very easy to understand and follow.
I especially found the modules on general first aid and CPR extremely helpful as I have encountered certain aspects throughout my life being a dog owner.
I am currently setting up a business around canines but being a dog owner, I wish I had found this course sooner.
I highly recommend this course, not only for people with businesses but for dog owners. You never know when you may need to help or dog or even save their life.
General layout – easy to navigate – could return to sections when time allows.
Content was relevant to my needs and easy to understand
All content was very helpful
As a home dog boarder it will ensure I have the skills to act quickly to prevent suffering and save life
Yes, I would recommend this course, excellent and the IT support that was needed (and on a Sunday) was very quickly replied to!
Informative course with excellent videos to demonstrate how to carry out first aid. Diagrams and definitions support understanding. The course has given be a better awareness of signs and symptoms to look our for when looking after my own dog, and caring for others. I would definitely recommend this course to dog owners or anyone looking to work with dogs.
Course content was easy to understand and I particularly appreciated the relevant studies linked to the newest suggested first aid protocols.
I struggled a little with finding my way round once I had left and went back to site later but thats probably not an issue for younger people. Actual course was very clear, explanations were great.
I was able to dip into this course as and when time permitted.
Easy format and well designed course. Content very pertinent to someone looking after dogs.
I will be able to refresh my learning by going back into the course which I will find useful.
The course was very good, informative and thorough in what was covered.
The bite size sections make it easier to fit into daily life.
Yes I would recommend it.
The content was easy to follow. I feel confident caring for my own pets and others in an emergency situation