Essential Animal First Aid Course Certification

Animal First Aid Course

Pet First Aid Certification Overview

Animal Healthcare: Animal Healthcare & First Aid presented by Emma Garner FdSc RVN

If you are looking to begin your journey in a career that involves working with animals then it is vital that you have the right knowledge and understanding of health care for a range of pets as well as a certificate in animal first aid. As we are based within an animal hospital we are well-equipped to give you all the guidance and information that you are going to need. Our principal vet Mr Richard Weston is an expert in the field of animal health and this part of the course will give you an overall better understanding and knowledge of general animal health and is very relevant for any dog groomer embarking on a new career.

Course Duration

The pet first aid course duration is one day and during this time, you will learn all about animal first aid from experienced professionals.

What You Will Learn?

You will learn the basics of essential animal first aid, giving you the skills required to take the right action when an emergency arises. This will mean that you will improve your overall understanding of how to deliver first aid to animals effectively.

Animal Healthcare

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How to read body language in a dog

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Behaviour

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Fitting/epilepsy

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Skin conditions

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Teeth

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Anal glands

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Fleas

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Worms

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Ears

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Zoonotic diseases

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Eyes

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Matted dogs

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Weight and diet

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Vaccinations

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Lumps and bumps

First Aid

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How to apply a muzzle

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Eye injuries

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TPR temperature, pulse, respiration

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Burns

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Mouth to mouth resuscitation

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Fractures

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CPR

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Poisons

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Managing the injured dog

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Heat stroke

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Restraint

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Electrocution

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Bandages and how to apply

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Dog fights

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Bleeding/breathing problems

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Wounds

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Fitting/epilepsy

How is it Assessed?

Our expert assessors will monitor and assess you throughout the duration of the course, ensuring you have the required knowledge to pass successfully.

Benefits of This Course

The main benefit of this course is that it will give you the necessary basic skills that will enable you to take care of animals safely. It will also give you the ability to deliver first-aid when necessary, ensuring that you can provide a level of care that considers the wellbeing of all animals in your care.

Please email us at salon@groomingcourses.co.uk if you have any questions or wish to book a visit to see us.