Canine First Aid Level 2 (VTQ)
Learn essential First Aid for your Dog so you are ready to help them no matter what situation they get into.
Canine First Aid Level 2 (VTQ) at a glance
- 3-year nationally recognised certificate
- 2 hours and 53 minutes of engaging video training
- Video access for 8 months
- Printable wall certificate
- CPD time credit conformation
- Free weekly video refresher
- Evidence Based Training certificate
This course is aimed at anyone who requires a course in first aid for dogs. It is ideal for dog owners or dog professionals. Understanding basic first aid for your dog will give you the skills to assist them and prevent them from getting worse before your vet gives professional help. The certificate is valid for three years.
This qualification is also available with an Endorsed Certificate from TQUK, for an extra charge if required.
With the online course, we add extra videos which you will be able to see for eight months to keep you up to date with your skills. With our online classroom courses, you will receive free weekly refresher video emails to keep your skills fresh and update you on the latest news. All students will receive a free login area to our website where you can download a free student manual and control other settings. Online students can print off their certificate online on completion, and classroom students will receive an official ProTrainings wall certificate and wallet card in the post after the course.
This qualification and most of the other ProTrainings qualifications are Endorsed by TQUK to show our commitment to extra levels of compliance and quality assurance.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
- Dog owners
- Groomers
- Kennels
- Pet stores
This course comes with 3.0 hrs (4.0 class) of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 2 hours and 53 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
Below is the content of the online course. Classroom courses may vary slightly.
Introduction to Canine First Aid
- Introduction to Canine First Aid
- Canine First Aid Course Overview
- What is pet first aid and why do we need it
- The vet and your role in first aid
- When is Veterinary Care Required
- Keeping your pet safe in an emergency
- Car Accidents
- Pet Proofing your home
- How pets show pain
- Checking your pet's health and finding out what is normal
- Taking a Pulse
- Pet First Aid Kits
CPR, Accidents and First Aid
- Breathing and respiratory problems
- Pet CPR Introduction
- Pet CPR
- Pet CPR Practical Demonstration
- Drowning and Treatment
- Shock
- Pet fractures treatment
- Spinal injury and moving an injured pet
Medical Conditions
- Types of Bleeding
- Dressings, bandages and controlling bleeding
- Pet wrap bandages
- Paw Problems
- Nail and Claw Injuries
- Bandaging the Ear
- Bandaging the tail and tail injuries
- Bandage aftercare
- Vomiting in Animals
- Dog Digestive Process
- Pets and Illnesses
- Stings on animals
- High Temperatures and Heatstroke
- Hypothermia Treatment
- Seizures and Epilepsy
- Choking Overview
- Choking
- Snake Bites on Pets
- Fleas
- Ticks
- Insect Stings
- Diabetes
Different types and sizes of dogs
- The Older Dog
- Brachycephalic dogs
Summary of Pet First Aid
- Fireworks and thunderstorms
- Summary of Pet First Aid
