Dog First Aid - Online Course

Learn essential dog first aid skills to handle emergencies confidently. This online course covers injuries, poisoning, heatstroke, seizures, and more.

Knowing how to respond in an emergency can make all the difference for a dog's health and safety. This Dog First Aid - Online Course equips you with vital knowledge to handle injuries, poisoning, trauma, and other urgent situations. From minor cuts to life-threatening conditions, you'll gain a solid foundation in recognising symptoms, providing immediate care, and preventing further harm.

With expert guidance, you'll explore essential first aid techniques, learn how to build a complete dog first aid kit, and understand when professional veterinary help is required. Covering emergencies such as heatstroke, hypothermia, seizures, and snake bites, this course ensures you are well-prepared for a wide range of situations. Whether you're a pet owner, dog walker, or work in animal care, this course gives you the confidence to act swiftly and effectively when it matters most.

Learning Outcomes

• Recognise signs of serious emergencies in dogs.
• Understand how to manage common injuries and trauma.
• Learn essential first aid procedures for poisoning cases.
• Identify and respond to insect bites and stings.
• Handle temperature-related emergencies like heatstroke and hypothermia.
• Know when to seek urgent veterinary assistance.

Curriculum Of Dog First Aid - Online Course

• Module 01: Introduction to Dog First Aid
• Module 02: The First Aid Kit for the Dog
• Module 03: Recognising Serious Emergencies
• Module 04: Preventing Emergencies
• Module 05: Trauma
• Module 06: Poisonings
• Module 07: Ticks, Spiders and other Insects
• Module 08: Heatstroke, Hypothermia, Seizures, Snake Bites

Who is this Course For?

• Pet owners wanting to keep their dogs safe.
• Dog walkers and pet sitters handling emergencies.
• Veterinary assistants seeking additional knowledge.
• Rescue centre volunteers dealing with injured dogs.
• Groomers who may encounter medical concerns.
• Kennel workers managing canine health.
• Trainers and behaviourists ensuring dog welfare.
• Animal lovers keen to learn first aid basics.

Career Path

• Veterinary Assistant – £18,000 to £24,000 per year
• Dog Walker/Pet Sitter – £12,000 to £30,000 per year
• Animal Rescue Worker – £19,000 to £26,000 per year
• Kennel Supervisor – £20,000 to £28,000 per year
• Dog Trainer – £22,000 to £32,000 per year
• Pet First Aid Instructor – £25,000 to £35,000 per year