Pet First Aid Awareness (VTQ)
Pet First Aid Awareness
This Course Includes:
- 2.0 hrs CPD Certificate
- Evidence Based Training Certificate
- Instant printable wall certificate
- Expiration reminder
- Student manual
- This course is valid for 3 years
Course Details
1 hour and 34 minutes
English
Keith Sleightholm
English
Pet First Aid Awareness (VTQ) at a Glance
This two-hour Pet First Aid Awareness course provides learners with essential knowledge to help them recognise and respond to common pet emergencies.
The course introduces the principles of pet first aid, how to keep yourself and the animal safe, and the importance of obtaining professional veterinary care. Learners will explore how to recognise signs of illness, injury and distress and what immediate action can be taken to help prevent a condition from becoming worse.
Topics include choking, CPR awareness, shock, bleeding, fractures and spinal injuries, toxic foods, bloat, burns, heat-related emergencies, stings, ticks and environmental hazards. The course also considers the safe handling and transportation of injured pets, as well as first aid considerations for cats and small animals.
This course is designed to give learners greater confidence in recognising an emergency, taking appropriate initial action and knowing when urgent veterinary assistance is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which occupations use this course?
The Pet First Aid Awareness (VTQ) Course is perfect for:
Pet owners and family members
Dog walkers and pet sitters
Dog groomers
Kennel and cattery staff
Pet boarding and day-care staff
Pet shop employees
Animal rescue and charity volunteers
Dog trainers and behaviourists
People working in pet-friendly businesses
Anyone responsible for animals who wants basic pet first aid awareness
What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?
CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.
What is "SCORM ready" and will courses run on a LMS?
SCORM Ready means that online courses can run on any compatible Learning Management System (LMS). SCORM courses run seamlessly on your existing LMS system without a separate login so staff only login using the existing company system. ProTrainings online courses have an advanced SCORM ready system to give more features than any other company.
Do I receive a certificate after completing your online training?
Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content and a certified CPD statement. There is no extra charge for the certificate. You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.