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Canine First AidAudio Course

This accredited Canine First Aid Audio Course lets you listen to and learn about skills needed to act if a dog needs assistance after an accident or emergency. Enrol online!

Course overview:

13 Audio Files

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What Will You Learn?

This level 3 online dog first aid course begins by helping you recognise the normal signs of a healthy dog so that you can more easily spot when something may be wrong. You'll explore common indicators of illness or injury, learn when veterinary attention is required, and gain general awareness of when emergency care may be necessary.

You’ll be introduced to basic first aid equipment, potential risks when assisting dogs, and how to ensure safety in the home environment. The course also covers common household hazards that may pose a risk to canine well-being.

Dogs are known to hide pain, so recognising subtle behavioural signs is essential. You’ll explore ways to observe discomfort, understand safety considerations when handling injured dogs, and learn best practices for transporting them carefully.

This course introduces the principles behind canine bandaging, including different types of dressings and when they might be used. You will also discover how bandages are commonly applied in non-clinical settings for limbs, body, head, and tail.

Topics include:

Emergency awareness involving the eyes, nose, and mouth.
Digestive tract concerns and signs of potential poisoning.
Types of shock, basic wound identification, and the characteristics of fractures (from an observational perspective).
Awareness of canine pregnancy, stages of labour, and signs of potential complications.

You’ll also be introduced to the principles of CPR in dogs, what it is used for, and when it may be appropriate.

By the end of this dog first aid course, you will:

Be able to recognise potential emergency signs in dogs.
Understand how to act safely and appropriately in non-clinical first aid situations.
Be aware of when to seek immediate veterinary help.
Know how to manage basic canine first aid tools with confidence.
Understand safe transport procedures for injured pets.
Learn the importance of your own well-being and self-care during stressful situations.

Please note: This course is for educational and continuing professional development (CPD) purposes only. It does not provide veterinary qualifications or clinical training. You should always consult a qualified veterinarian in an emergency situation.

Equipping you with the knowledge you need to attend canine first aid situations and be able to carry out quick and comprehensive assessments, apply first aid techniques, and manage safety aspects carefully, this Canine First Aid course is essential for every dog owner.

Those who work with dogs and, in particular, those who care for others’ dogs, should know canine first aid. Primarily, this is so you know what to do in an emergency, but also to instill confidence in those who are using your services.

We also offer various other Animal Care courses, including Canine Holistic Health and Canine Nutrition for those wishing to further expand their animal care knowledge.

Introduction
Part 1: The Healthy Dog and How to Check Vital Signs
Part 2: Indicators of an Unhealthy Dog and When to Call the Vet
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Part 1: First Aid Kits
Part 2: Safety in the Home
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Part 1: Understanding Pain in Dogs
Part 2: Moving the Injured Dog
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Part 1: When to Apply a Bandage and Basic Bandaging Rules
Part 2: Bandaging Techniques
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Part 1: Burns, Scalds, Hyperthermia
Part 2: Bites, Seizures and Paw Injuries
Part 3: Facial Injuries
Part 4: The Digestive Tract
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Part 1: Shock and Haemorrhage
Part 2: Treatment of Wounds
Part 3: Fractures
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Part 1: Pregnancy and Whelping
Part 2: Whelping First Aid Situations
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Part 1: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
Part 2: The Techniques
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Part 1: Managing the Scene of an Accident
Part 2: Road Accidents
Part 3: Self-Care
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Case Studies
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There is no time limit for completing your course it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

All of our courses vary in length but most of our courses will take you between 50 - 250 hours to complete. The length of this course can be found in the Accreditations section above.

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