Canine first aid that could save a life

All the programmes of study have been designed by Pet Education and Training to meet specific learners and/or employers requirements, matching the requirements of entry level through to higher levels of learning.

All of our online courses are accredited by an independent verifier* to ensure that they meet a high standard and fulfil teaching and learning criteria.  This means that Pet Education and Training has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers meet defined quality criteria.

*Excludes recorded webinars

The Animal Activities Licensing (AAL) requires that continuing professional development (CPD) is regularly undertaken and these courses, although not qualifications, would be a suitable form of study for that purpose.

Check out this review from Ruth about how our course helped her gain her AAL:

“After doing the accredited Canine First Aid course, I was immediately awarded a higher star rating for my Animal Activities License (AAL). Thanks Pet Education and Training”. Ruth from Leeds (home boarder and dog carer).

Of course. After completing all the modules you will be able to download your free digital PDF certificate. See How do I download my certificate?

For our accredited courses, your certificate will contain the logo of the external CPD verifier, along with our unique provider ID. This is a seal of approval by an external body, giving you peace of mind that the course meets high professional standards.

Your certificate will also contain a unique certificate ID, which allows anyone, such as employers, to check that it is genuine. See How can someone verify my certificate?

We also provide a printed hard copy of your certificate for a small additional fee. See How do I order a printed certificate?

For our canine and feline first aid courses, like human first aid, we recommend that you refresh your skills every three years. This is because research is being conducted continually and so procedures change over time.

As you have lifetime access to your enrolled courses, you can enter the course and look through any completed lesson at any time. However, this does not regenerate your certificate with a new date.

To retake your first aid course and get a certificate with a new date, renew it for a small fee. From 90 days before your certificate expires, the course in your My courses page shows a Renew anyway button (Renew now once it has expired). You can also renew from our Renew Your Canine First Aid Certificate page.

For all other courses, your certificate will remain valid, however there may be certain elements of the content that changes throughout time. As such it is recommended to regularly check back into your lifetime access course to refresh your knowledge.

For our canine and feline first aid courses, we recommend renewing your certification every three years. This is because first aid procedures and best practices are continually updated through new research.

How to renew:

1. Sign in and go to your My courses page. From 90 days before your certificate expires, your first aid course shows a Renew anyway button (Renew now once it has expired). You can also renew from our Renew Your Canine First Aid Certificate page.
2. Purchase the renewal at a reduced price compared to the original course.
3. Your existing course progress will be reset, allowing you to retake the full, up-to-date course content.
4. Upon completion, a new certificate will be generated with an updated date.

Why does the course reset?

Because first aid procedures evolve over time, simply re-downloading your old certificate would not reflect your current knowledge. Retaking the course ensures you are fully up to date.

Is renewal mandatory?

Renewal is recommended, not mandatory. However, if you hold an Animal Activities Licence (AAL) or work in a professional capacity where first aid certification is expected, keeping your certificate current demonstrates ongoing competence.

Every certificate issued by Pet Education and Training contains a unique certificate ID. This allows anyone to verify that your certificate is genuine.

How verification works:

1. The person verifying (e.g. an employer or licensing body) visits petcourses.co.uk/verify.
2. They enter the certificate ID printed on your certificate.
3. The system displays the verified details: your name, the course title, completion date and CPD hours.

This provides independent proof that you completed the course and that your certificate is legitimate.

Where to find your certificate ID:

Your certificate ID is printed on the bottom of your digital PDF certificate and on any printed hard copy.

Tip for employers: If you have received a certificate from a job applicant or employee, you can verify it quickly at the link above.

In addition to the free digital PDF certificate, we offer a professionally printed hard copy of your certificate.

Two ways to order

1. When you buy your course

When you add a course to your basket, you can add a printed certificate too. It will be dispatched once you complete the course.

2. After completing your course

Go to My courses and press Order printed certificate on the completed course. You will also see the offer when you finish a course. Check the details, add it to your basket and pay at the checkout. Your certificate is then printed and posted to you. You can order a printed copy at any time, and another copy later if you need one.

Delivery

Printed certificates are for UK addresses only. They are dispatched by Second Class Royal Mail once your course is complete (or once you order, if you order after finishing), and you can generally expect to receive yours within 2 weeks. We are a small business, so delays can occasionally happen. If you need your certificate urgently, please contact us.