Pet First Aid

PET FIRST AID 1 DAY COURSE £60

This is a one-day interactive seminar hosted by Pampers Grooming Academy in Stirling

This First Aid course is ideal for Pet Care Professionals or for anyone who works with and/ or owns small companion animals including cats, dogs, ferrets, rabbits. Types of people who would benefit from attending this course include the following: –

•      Pet Owners

•      Animal Care Students, Tutors & Assessors

•      Animal Groomers

•      Dog Walkers and Handlers

•      Pet Shop Owners and Staff

•      Companion Animal Rescue Centre Personnel

•      Kennel and Cattery Owners and Staff

•      Pet Home Boarding Service Providers

•      Pet Sitters

•      Veterinary Receptionists and Assistants

•      Hydro Therapists

•      Canine Masseurs

•      Suitably Qualified Persons (SQP’s) and Animal Medicines Advisors

•      Animal Ambulance Personnel

•      Animal Transporters

•      Animal Club Members

•      Government/ Armed Forces Animal Departments

•      Any other bodies employing the use of animals

This course is interactive and is delivered in a friendly and enjoyable environment that encourages learning. The course: –

•      Will allow you to follow the same procedures that a veterinary surgeon or nurse would employ if they were the first on the scene of an animal emergency

•      Is based on current scientific information

•      Is continuously monitored to ensure that the content is always up to date

The interactive sessions provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills learning for anyone who works with and/ or owns small companion animals, including cats, dogs, ferrets, rabbits and other small furries. The course is delivered in a friendly and enjoyable environment that encourages learning.

Course Contents

Dog First Aid course syllabus

LEVEL 2 (VTQ)

Listed below is the full syllabus of the subjects you will be learning.  Margaret will also be able to share years of experience from working with dogs. in the salon.

  • Introduction to Canine first aid

  • What is Canine first aid? Why do we need it?

  • The vet and your role in first aid

  • When is veterinary care required

  • Keeping your dog safe in an emergency

  • Car accidents

  • Dog proofing your home

  • How dog's show pain

  • Checking your dog's health

  • Accidents and first aid

  • Breathing and respiratory problems including choking

  • Dog CPR

  • Drowning and treatment

  • Shock

  • Broken bones

  • Spinal injury and moving an injured dog

  • Medical conditions

  • Controlling bleeding

  • Dressings and bandages

  • Paw problems

  • Ears, eyes and mouth

  • Bandaging the ear

  • Bandaging the tail

  • Illnesses

  • Digestive process

  • Vomiting in animals

  • Poisoning, bites and stings

  • Burns and temperature problems

  • Seizures and epilepsy

  • Choking

  • Snake bites

  • Ticks

  • Insect stings

  • Different types and sizes of dogs

  • The older dog

  • Small dog care

  • Puppies and young animals

  • Dog's and fireworks

  • Dog first aid kits

  • Summary of Canine first aid•      Realistic dogs on which to practice bandaging and splinting

•      Resusci-pet manikins to allow participants hands-on practice assessing vital signs, performing CPCR, bandaging and transportation

•      Certificate of course completion

•      Appropriate use of live subjects is also considered where available, to enhance the practice assessment of vital signs and bandaging.

Students will receive an accredited certificate on completion of the course.

This course recognises that the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 restricts the diagnosis and treatment of an animal by any other person other than a qualified veterinary surgeon.

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