Pet First Aid Certificate

New Skills Academy

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3 hours

40 GBP

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Course description

Pet First Aid Certificate

Anyone who owns a pet or works with animals will benefit from a pet first aid Certificate. Knowing what to do when a pet is injured or ill is a wonderful chance to save a family pet and make a difference. This information packed course is designed for anyone who wants to learn what to do in the event of a pet emergency, how to handle the situation and how to remain calm to help the pet until they get the veterinary care they need.

The course is broken down into easy to study modules, and is hosted online, so as long as you have access to the internet, you can study anywhere, whether it's when you get home from work or during your lunch break from your desktop computer or your tablet.

Introduction to the Pet First Aid Certificate

This Certificate is brimming with information which has been broken down into six manageable modules to make your studying experience enjoyable and effective. Each module provides you with insight and advice into pet first aid, giving you the knowledge and tools you need to deal with a wide variety of different accidents and incidents involving a host of pets, so you can make a difference and prolong a pet’s life.

At the end of the course you will be required to complete a multiple choice test, which you will be given two chances to pass. On passing you are given instant access to your certificate, which you can download and print, placing it with your CV for your next job interview in the pet industry. All certificates can be verified online, giving potential employers peace of mind that you have completed the necessary training that meets their unique requirements.

The pet first aid Certificate can provide you with a lifelong knowledge which may be needed in an emergency.

What You Will Learn

This course is filled with information relating to pet first aid. It is designed to give you the basic skills needed to handle all types of situations involving your pet or animals at your place of work, whether you work in a pet shop or veterinary practice. The course’s six modules will give you a complete overview into pet first aid, this includes the following:

Introduction and importance of veterinary services

Gain information on general pet health

Learn about registering with your local vet and making visits

Get insight into the anatomy of a dog

Learn the different causes of limping in dogs

Get tips on examining pets at home

Learn about pet digestion

Learn about checking vital signs

Know the signs of dehydration and what to do

Learn how to examine wounds and how to stop bleeding effectively

Know how to treat burns on all pets

Get an understanding on how to treat a choking pet

Know what to do in the event a pet goes into shock

Learn basic CPR for pets

Understand what it takes to approach an injured animal

Learn the different tools and techniques to restrain an animal

Know the signs and symptoms of frost bite

Drowning and near drowning first aid

Get insight into household hazards

Learn about poisoning and treatments

Know the home treatment for vomiting and diarrhoea

Benefits

There are numerous benefits to completing a pet first aid Certificate online, these include:

Study online at your own pace and in your own time

Take a week to complete the course or a few months, there is no set time schedule for completion

Accessible on most modern devices as long as you are connected to the internet

Online support throughout your study experience

Lifetime access to the modules

Industry recognised certification

Certificates are verifiable online as an added convenience

Fast track your career

Start using your new knowledge without delay

Continue your education in pet awareness

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New Skills Academy

Welcome to New Skills Academy – Part of the Be-a Education Family In November of 2013, a single question was asked: ‘What do you want to learn?’ From there, a vision was born of comprehensive, high quality, and affordable online...