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
Level and Certification
On successful completion of this canine first aid course, you’ll receive the Animal Care College Certificate* in Canine First Aid, graded to show the standard you have reached. There are no exams.
You will also receive the Certificate of Achievement at QLS Level 2 when you complete this course**.
Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
* The Animal Care College Certificate will be issued once you have successfully completed your course and finished your course payments.
**QLS registration fees included.
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites for this Canine First Aid Course. We classify our courses by level to guide students towards the best course based on their experience. However, we strongly believe open study should be just that. If you’re open to challenging yourself, our tutors will be on hand to help.
What's Next
This canine first aid course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to progress your career in the animal care sector or better understand your own pet.
If you are looking to set up your own business, then you should consider obtaining insurance cover. Further information is available on request.
If you’d like to turn what you’ve learned into a career, or you’re wondering how best to apply it to your existing role, get in touch with one of our tutors, or contact our support team from 9am – 5pm.
How the Course Works
Your first unit will be sent to you when you enrol, you can start as soon as you want and progress through the course at your own pace, studying when and where you choose.
Your course materials are broken down into manageable units and will include helpful guidance and advice as well as additional reading lists and tools to signpost where you can source further information. We would encourage you to carry out wider reading and research on topics covered in the course materials.
Your learning materials have been developed by experts so studying is easy and enjoyable. At the end of each unit, there will be an assessment to complete and submit to your tutor.
Studying with the Animal Care College is a great place to start your learning journey and will give you a solid grounding in animal care subjects.
The Animal Care College’s courses promote the best care of pets at all stages of their development. We believe working and engaging with animals is a deeply rich and rewarding experience. Although the theory learning is important, being able to put your skills into practice beyond the theory is even more so. We are here to help you every step of the way as you build meaningful bonds with animals and gain in-depth knowledge that can only be obtained by working directly with animals. We can help advise on potential placements and work experience where necessary.
Study Length
There are no deadlines for this canine first aid course. Simply study in the comfort of your own home, and in your own time.
Distance learning is designed to be flexible, but as a guide, students who can spend 4-6 hours a week studying tend to complete a single unit within a month.
Our Support Promise
You can contact our support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, at any point during your studies – to ask questions or for advice. Your tutor will mark your lessons, giving valuable, constructive feedback – helping you to master each step before moving on to the next. You can contact them for support or advice throughout your studies.
Course Fees & How to Enrol
You can:
- Pay 5 monthly payments of
£43 £31.30 (£20 administration fee included)
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£52.50 £37.75 (£20 administration fee included)
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£295 £206.50 in one sum and receive a £50 voucher towards the cost of your next course
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£49.28 £35.35 (£20 administration fee included)
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£45.62 £32.68 (£20 administration fee included)
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£51.66 £36.83 (£20 administration fee included)
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£55.90 £39.68 (£20 administration fee included)
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£55.41 £39.29 (£20 administration fee included)
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£84.58 £59.70 (£20 administration fee included)
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£995 £696.50 in one sum and receive a £50 voucher towards the cost of your next course
You can:
- Pay 5 monthly payments of
£49 £35.50 (£20 administration fee included)
- or
- Pay the total course fee of
£225 £157.50 in one sum and receive a £50 voucher towards the cost of your next course
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