Course Overview

In an emergency, knowing how to respond can make all the difference. Whether you’re a dog owner, pet carer, or animal care professional, this pet first aid course equips you with vital skills to act fast and responsibly in critical situations.

This dog first aid course online covers everything from canine CPR and drowning response to treating burns, seizures, and broken bones. You’ll also explore how to handle pet emergencies like heatstroke, choking, and poisoning. The course includes step-by-step modules developed with industry guidance and is approved and monitored for quality assurance.

You’ll gain confidence through interactive learning designed for pet owners, veterinary assistants, dog walkers, and anyone working with animals. Unlike traditional classroom courses, this flexible online option allows you to learn at your own pace—without compromising on the depth of information. All course material is included and accessible anytime.

Learning Outcomes

Get trained in wound care, burns, and fracture response
Know what belongs in a pet first aid kit and how to use it
Gain a recognised certificate of achievement upon completion
Build foundation skills suitable for animal care jobs or future classroom courses nationally
Learn how to dress wounds and treat burns, scalds, and broken bones
Understand what foods are poisonous for dogs, cats and other pets

Who is this pet first aid course for?

Pet owners who want to learn first aid for dogs and household animals
Individuals working with animals in kennels, shelters, and catteries
Anyone preparing for classroom-based dog first aid classes
Aspiring veterinary assistants or those exploring basic veterinary care
Dog walkers, groomers, pet sitters, and animal care volunteers

Why Should You Choose this Course
from Animal Care

After completing all the modules of the course, your learning will be assessed by an automated multiple choice question exam. You can participate in the Mock Exam prior to commence the course completion Final Exam.

No previous experience is required to enrol in this course. You can access the course from any kind of e-device anytime, anywhere.

Animal Care Assistant
Veterinary Receptionist
Shelter Support Worker
Dog Walker or Pet Sitter
Rescue Centre Volunteer
Pet Boarding Facility Staff
First Aid-Trained Pet Professional
Entry step for further canine first aid or advanced animal courses

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed this course, you can obtain the Digital (PDF) Certificate for only £4.99. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post for only £9.99 (FREE POSTAGE). With these affordable pricing on certificates, we’re also offering the PDF Transcript for £2.99. Also, you can have your printed transcript delivered by post for only £7.99 (FREE POSTAGE). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Course Curriculum

Introduction
	Introduction	00:12:00
Collapse & Unconsciousness
	Collapse & Unconsciousness	00:12:00
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
	Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	00:20:00
Shock
	Shock	00:11:00
Bleeding
	Bleeding	00:15:00
Bandaging
	Bandaging	00:30:00
Fractures
	Fractures	00:09:00
Seizures
	Seizures	00:05:00
Chocking & Drowning
	Choking & Drowning	00:07:00
Heat Stroke & Hypothermia
	Heat Stroke & Hypothermia	00:05:00
Burns & Scalds
	Burns & Scalds	00:07:00
Poisoning
	Poisoning	00:10:00
Bites & Stings
	Bites & Stings	00:05:00
Common Emergencies
	Common Emergencies	00:17:00
Managing a First Aid Scenario
	Managing a First Aid Scenario	00:05:00
Pet First Aid Kit
	Pet First Aid Kit	00:10:00
Pet CPR
	Pet CPR	00:12:00
Mock Exam
	Mock Exam – Pet First Aid and CPR Level 3	00:20:00
Final Exam
	Final Exam – Pet First Aid and CPR Level 3	00:20:00
Order Your Certificate
	Order Your Certificate	00:00:00