Our informative Pet First Aid course provides pet owners, students and professionals with essential skills and knowledge to deal with emergency situations.

You will learn ways to deal with injuries, help prevent illness, as well as preserve the life of pets.

Once you have completed the course you will receive an official Certificate of Completion by email.

Our course writers are experts in their respective fields and keep up to date with the latest information in Animal Management and Veterinary Care, ensuring that you are provided with the very latest information.

Please note that first aid rules and how they are dealt with change from time to time, and it is essential that you ensure that you keep yourself up to date with this changes. We recommend that you refresh your knowledge and certificate every two years, or as often as your insurance policy indicates.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

  • 2

    Chapter 1 Introduction to Pet First Aid

    • Chapter 1 - LESSON - Audio Presentation (12 mins)

    • Chapter 1 - Video Demonstration - Applying an Emergency Muzzle (4 mins)

    • Chapter 1 - Test Your Knowledge

    • Chapter 1 - Lesson - Downloadable PDF
  • 3

    Chapter 2 Collapse & Unconsciousness

    • Chapter 2 - LESSON - Audio Presentation (12 mins)

    • Chapter 2 - Test your Knowledge

    • Chapter 2 - Lesson - Downloadable PDF
  • 4

    Chapter 3 CPR

    • Chapter 3 - LESSON - Audio Presentation (9 mins)

    • Chapter 3 - Video Demonstration - Administering CPR (12 mins)

    • Chapter 3 - Test your Knowledge

    • Chapter 3 - Lesson - Downloadable PDF
  • 5

    Chapter 4 Shock

    • Chapter 4 - LESSON - Audio Presentation (11 mins)

    • Chapter 4 - Test your Knowledge

    • Chapter 4 - Lesson - Downloadable PDF
  • 6

    Chapter 5 Bleeding

    • Chapter 5 LESSON - Audio Presentation (15 mins)

    • Chapter 5 - Test your Knowledge

    • Chapter 5 - Lesson - Downloadable PDF
  • 7

    Chapter 6 Bandaging

    • Chapter 6 - LESSON - Audio Presentation (12 mins)

    • Chapter 6 - Video Demonstration - Applying a Limb Bandage (10 mins)

    • Chapter 6 - Applying an Ear Bandage (5 mins)

    • Chapter 6 - Test Your Knowledge

    • Chapter 6 - Lesson - Downloadable PDF
  • 8

    Chapter 7 Fractures

    • Chapter 7 - LESSON - Audio Presentation (9 mins)

    • Chapter 7 - Test Your Knowledge

    • Chapter 7 - Lesson - Downloadable PDF
  • 9

    Chapter 8 Seizures

    • Chapter 8 - LESSON - Audio Presentation (5 mins)

    • Chapter 8 - Test Your Knowledge

    • Chapter 8 - Lesson - Downloadable PDF
  • 10

    Chapter 9 Choking & Drowning

    • Chapter 9 - LESSON - Audio Presentation (6 mins)

    • Chapter 9 - Test Your Knowledge

    • Chapter 9 - Lesson - Downloadable PDF
  • 11

    Chapter 10 Heat Stroke & Hypothermia

    • Chapter 10 - LESSON - Audio Presentation (4 mins)

    • Chapter 10 - Test Your Knowledge

    • Chapter 10 - Lesson - Downloadable PDF
  • 12

    Chapter 11 Burns & Scalds

    • Chapter 11 - LESSON - Audio Presentation (6 mins)

    • Chapter 11 - Test Your Knowledge

    • Chapter 11 - Lesson - Downloadable PDF
  • 13

    Chapter 12 Poisoning

    • Chapter 12 - LESSON - Audio Presentation (10 mins)

    • Chapter 12 - Test Your Knowledge

    • Chapter 12 - Useful Resource - Animal Poisons Line

    • Chapter 12 - Useful Links

    • Chapter 12 - Lesson - Downloadable PDF
  • 14

    Chapter 13 Bites & Stings

    • Chapter 13 - LESSON - Audio Presentation (5 mins)

    • Chapter 13 - Test Your Knowledge

    • Chapter 13 - Lesson - Downloadable PDF
  • 15

    Chapter 14 Common Emergencies

    • Chapter 14 - LESSON - Audio Presentation (17 mins)

    • Chapter 14 - Test Your Knowledge

    • Chapter 14 - Lesson - Downloadable PDF
  • 16

    Chapter 15 Managing a First Aid Scenario

    • Chapter 15 - LESSON - Audio Presentation (5 mins)

    • Chapter 15 - Lesson - Downloadable PDF
  • 17

    Chapter 16 Pet First Aid Kit

    • Chapter 16 - LESSON - Audio Presentation (9 mins)

    • Chapter 16 - Lesson - Downloadable PDF
  • 18

    And Finally....

    • Congratulations!

    • A final message

    • Before you go...

About the instructor

Principal

Emma Warren-Brown BSc. (Hons), Cert Ed

Principal of the Animal Academy. Emma started her career as a College Lecturer in 1999, specialising in Animal Science and Welfare.  During her career in the Further Education sector, she took on several senior management roles, including Director of Faculty (Land Based).Emma is the Owner and Director of Duty of Care Pet Services UK, and is also Training Director for the Hybrid Breeders Association, promoting ethical breeding of dogs. She appeared on Channel 4’s It’s Me Or The Dog as Britain’s leading dog intelligence expert, and also featured on BBC Radio’s The Barking Hour launching the Pet Alert Scheme. Emma operates a Veterinary Ambulance service throughout Surrey, and is a Microchip Implanter.  Emma has been delivering Pet First Aid Courses to pet owners, students and professionals since 2016.  Her passion for promoting animal welfare in education is enhanced in her role as a National Standards Verifier for BTEC Animal Care courses.

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