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Canine First Aid Course
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Canine First Aid Course

Our Canine First Aid Course provides dog owners and animal care professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills to handle various canine health emergencies and everyday incidents.

Knowing how to respond can be critical to a dog’s well-being and recovery, whether it’s a minor injury or a more serious situation. This course helps learners develop the confidence to take appropriate action, provide immediate care, and recognise when veterinary attention is needed.

This Animal Care College offers a clear, structured introduction to the principles of canine first aid. Students will understand how to assess a situation, respond to emergencies, and provide effective first-line treatment until professional help is available.

The course covers a broad spectrum of canine health topics, including injury response, emergency care, and recognising clinical signs of distress or illness. Full details of the subjects covered are outlined below in the overview section.

By the end of the course, learners will be better equipped to handle unexpected situations calmly and clearly, whether at home, during walks, or in a professional setting.

Who Is This Course For?

This canine first aid course is suitable for:

  • Dog owners who want to be better prepared to care for their pets
  • Individuals working with dogs in grooming, kennels, rescue centres, or dog training.
  • Veterinary support staff looking to build confidence in handling emergencies.
  • Anyone with an interest in canine care and wellbeing

No prior experience is required.

Why Choose Our Canine First Aid Course?

  • Enrol and start whenever you want. Your first unit is sent upon registration.
  • Study at your own pace, from wherever suits you.
  • Gain essential knowledge and practical confidence.
  • Strengthen your professional development in the animal care sector.

This Advanced Short Course is ideal for those wanting to deepen their understanding of canine health and emergency care. Whether for personal reassurance or as part of a professional role, the knowledge gained is both useful and potentially life-saving.

 

What You Will Learn

Canine First Aid Course Modules

Unit 1

  • First Aid
  • Haemorrhage
  • Collapse unconsciousness or coma
  • Wounds
  • Shock
  • Fracture and dislocations
  • Fits
  • Poisons
  • Burns and scalds
  • Foreign bodies
  • Hyperthermia and hypothermia
  • Birth
  • Eclampsia
  • Clinical signs
  • Vomiting and diarrhoea
  • Running eyes