Canine First Aid
About
By the end of the course, you will be able to explain what you can and can’t do in an emergency situation in accordance with the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and recognise conditions requiring emergency first aid to include unconsciousness, seizures and shock.
Start
25 May 2020
Duration
1 day, 9 am – 4.30 pm
Location
Pencoed Campus
Fees
£100 + VAT
Overview & Modules
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Explain what you can and can’t do in an emergency situation in accordance with the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
- Recognise conditions requiring emergency first aid to include unconsciousness, seizures and shock
- Recognise types of haemorrhage and state methods of control
- Describe resuscitation procedures to include Heimlich manoeuvre, artificial respiration and cardiac massage
- Demonstrate how to perform first aid around the home and garden: burns, scalds, electrocution, poisoning, bites and stings
- Describe safe transport of a critically ill or injured dog to the veterinary practice
How will I be assessed?
Practical assessment and portfolio work.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Continue your studies
Enhance your skill set with:
- Canine Health and Welfare
- Pet Sitting
- Dog Walking
- Dog Training
- Dog Grooming
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