Learn the techniques for a wide range of emergencies your pets may get into with this engaging ProTrainings Course.
Advanced Pet First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) at a glance
- 3-year nationally recognised certificate
- 6 hours and 50 minutes of engaging video training
- Video access for 8 months
- Printable wall certificate
- CPD time credit conformation
- Includes manual & other downloads
- Free weekly video refresher
- Evidence Based Training certificate
- Videos include subtitles
Group Rates also available
Advanced pet first aid level 3 (VTQ) covers much more detail about the different injuries and illnesses that can affect dogs and cats. The course has been designed to give the pet owner or pet professional much more information in order to be able to detect early when something is wrong and give the appropriate care.
The course also covers the anatomy and physiology of animals and different first aid treatments that are available. Although the treatment is basically the same between dogs and cats, the advanced course has a dedicated section for cats.
This course is a ProTrainings Vocational Training Qualification (VTQ) and is ideal for pet professionals or individuals.
This course can be taken in two ways:
As an online course - With this, you work through the course over 6 hours and learn from the videos but there is no practical module. We recommend that you complete a practical module locally with one of our approved instructors. You can add a practical module at any time and for more details contact us or your local instructor.
As a blended course - Blended training is where you complete the online module (6 hours) and a practical module (approx 6 hours) locally with an approved instructor where you also cover practical subjects to gain the full qualification certificate.
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.
This course can be completed as the online part 1 of a 2-part blended course. After completing this online course, you may find and attend the classroom-only part 2 course and cut down on the number of days spent in the classroom.
- Pet owners
- Dog walkers
- Kennels
- Pet stores
- Vet nurses
- Vet students
- Instructors
- Groomers
This course comes with 7.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 6 hours and 50 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.
Introduction to Advanced Pet First Aid
- Introduction to advanced pet first aid
- Advanced Pet First Aid Course Overview
- Endorsed pet first aid certificate option
- Meet your vet
- Pet first aid and the law
- The vet and your role in first aid
- The role of the pet first aider
- When is Veterinary Care Required
- Keeping your pet safe in an emergency
- Car Accidents
- Pet Proofing your home
- Please rescue my pets stickers
- Hand Hygiene
- Dog Microchipping
Precautions and Safety
- Dog Muzzles
- Use Of Gloves
- Approaching A Pet That Has Been Injured
Anatomy and Physiology
- External Anatomy
- Internal Anatomy
- Dog Digestive Process
- Blood vessels
- Types of bones
- Breathing mechanisms
- Circulation system
- Types of joints
- The nervous system
- The Muscular System
First Aid Kits and Equipment
- Pet First Aid Kits
- Advanced Pet First Aid Kit
- First Aid Spray
- Blood stop powder
- Spray on plaster
- Elizabethan Collars
- Pet First Aid Wipes
- Pet wrap bandages
- Bandage aftercare
- Using a foil blanket
Checking a Dog's health
- Initial Assessment
- Checking your pet's health and finding out what is normal
- Gum Colour
- Collecting a urine sample
- How pets show pain
- Taking a Pulse
- Taking the Temperature
- Vital signs
- Comprehensive assessment and checking vital signs example
Pet Accidents and First Aid
- Classifications of an emergency
- Pet Recovery Position
- What to do if your cat has an accident
CPR
- Pet CPR Introduction
- Pet CPR
- Pet CPR Practical Demonstration
- Drowning and Treatment
- Near and secondary drowning
- Oxygen and your pet
- Administration of Oxygen
Choking
- Choking Overview
- Choking
- Choking - How common is it at the vet's?
Bleeding Control
- Types of Bleeding
- Dressings, bandages and controlling bleeding
- Pets and tourniquets
- New commercial Tourniquets for Dogs
- Haemostatic dressings on animals
- Shock
Different Conditions you may see
- Breathing and respiratory problems
- Loss of Appetite
- Sneezing
- Dehydration in pets
- Lethargy
- Urination Problems
- Weakness and collapse
Injuries
- Suspected fractures
- Pet fractures treatment
- Spinal injury and moving an injured pet
- Paw Problems
- Nail and Claw Injuries
- Eye Problems
- Bandaging the Ear
- Bandaging the tail and tail injuries
- Puncture Wounds
- Animal bites and scratches on pets
- Stings on animals
- Ibuprofen and pets
- Carbon Monoxide and pets
- Vet poison information line
- Inducing Vomiting in a Dog
- Snake Bites on Pets
- Pet burns
- Electrocution
- Cruciate Ligament
Illness
- Pets and Illnesses
- Bloat
- High Temperatures and Heatstroke
- Hypothermia Treatment
- Vomiting in Animals
- Vomiting causes and types
- Seizures and Epilepsy
- Allergies in pets
- Pancreatitis
- Cushings Disease
- Coughing and kennel cough
- Diarrhoea in animals
- Rabies
- Alabama foot rot
- Blue-green algae
- Pyometra
Parasites that affect pets
- Fleas
- Ticks
- Insect Stings
- Fly Strike
- Lungworm
- Processionary caterpillars
Cats
- Restraining a Cat
- Cats and Heights
- Paws and Claws
- Cat Vaccinations
- Cat Worming and Treatment
- Pedigree Cats
- The Pregnant Cat
- Adult Cats
- Cat flu
Different types and sizes of animals
- The Older Dog
- Brachycephalic dogs
- Smaller pets
- Reptiles
Summary of Advanced Pet First Aid
- Fireworks and thunderstorms
- Advanced pet first aid practical (optional)
- Pet First Aid Student Manual V8.4
- Animal PoisonLine Leaflet
- Animal PoisonLine Poster
- Animal Poisons Line Leaflet
- Animal Poisons Line Poster Image
- Animal Poisons Line sticker image
- Aqueos Dog Products range
- Aqueos Horse products range
- Child CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- Collaclot™ leaflet
- Coronavirus COVID 19 Pre-Screen Student Evaluation Form
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) link to the NHS website
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for people with animals
- Dog CPR Flowchart
- Find a classroom course locally
- Find out what other courses are available as video online, blended and classroom courses nationally on our course finder
- First Aid and Social Distancing poster
- Free student first aid program leaflet
- How to use Celox Haemstatic gauze
- Link to Cat World, a digital monthly cat magazine
- Nilaqua Hand Wash leaflet
- Pet CPR Flow Chart
- Pet Emergency Contact Sheet and Care
- Pet First Aid Trained logo that you can add to your websites, social media and leaflets. Jpeg file
- Pet first aid CPR flowchart
- ProPet First Aid Trained Logo - JPEG
- ProTrainings Pet First Aid Dog Bodily Statistics - Handout
- ProTrainings Pet First Aid Handout - Normal Temperatures Pulse Rates and Respiration Rates for Pets
- ProTrainings Pet Vital Signs Handout
- STAT Tourniquet leaflet - for humans and pets
- Sign up for free Student First Aid - use code SCH-376-61-571
- Tick Remover Tools are available from our store on this link
- Vestibular Syndrome in Dogs and Cats Fact Sheet
- Visit the First Aid Show free for first aid and medical videos
What range of pet courses are available?
There are different pet first aid courses from a comprehensive pet first aid course or a canine version to an advanced course for those who would like more information on pet first aid. There is a pet professionals course and specialist courses for security dog owners and one for the emergency services. Dog and cat care courses complete the range.
I want to complete a short practical module after completing the online course, is this possible?
We have a network of over 1000 approved and monitored instructors to deliver a short skill training session nationwide or we can come to your workplace to deliver the training. This blended training saves class time and provides the same qualification. Contact us on 01206 805359 to discuss your options.
Is the Security Dog First Aid course endorsed by NASDU?
Yes, the ProTrainings Security Dog First Aid course is endorsed by NASDU and is available as a 100% online, blended or classroom course nationwide through our network of approved and monitored instructors. For details of the course locally please call 01206 805359.
What is Pet First Aid?
Pet first aid is the immediate treatment of sick of injured pets before urgent assistance of a vet. The courses cover what to do in an emergency as well as how to prevent common accidents and depending on the course, details of different medical conditions and injuries.
What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?
CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.
What is "SCORM ready" and will courses run on a LMS?
SCORM Ready means that online courses can run on any compatible Learning Management System (LMS). SCORM courses run seamlessly on your existing LMS system without a separate login so staff only login using the existing company system. ProTrainings online courses have an advanced SCORM ready system to give more features than any other company.
Do I receive a certificate after completing your online training?
Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content and a certified CPD statement. There is no extra charge for the certificate. You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.
What training courses do you offer and how are they delivered?
We offer a full range of training courses across all business sectors as video online, blended and nationwide at your business or our local training centres. With over 350 courses you can learn at a time and place that meets your busy schedules and save money on travel and costs away from the office.
Can I buy Pet First Aid kits and equipment from ProTrainings?
Yes, we have a full first aid store on this site or visit our main first aid equipment online store at www.first-aid-online.co.uk
Can I take this course virtually online with a real instructor?
Yes, this course can be taken virtually. The course is taught thought our virtual learning platform and a Zoom link. The course is taught by a real instructor online and you can interact with the instructor, ask questions just like a face to face lesson but without the travelling. Testing is carried out using our interactive online tests and you receive the same certificate at the end as you would with a face to face lesson. Contact us for more information and to see if this is available for you.
Are your courses Endorsed?
Yes, all ProTrainings courses are Endorsed by TQUK in addition to other approvals and endorsements to give you a quality compliant qualification for your courses whatever delivery method you take.
Why do I need accredited training courses?
Whether you are employed, running a business or taking training for other reasons, you need to ensure the course is trustworthy and will pass due diligence checks. Taking courses that are accredited gives you peace of mind of the quality, compliance and that your certificate will be accepted. Choosing ISO companies to ensure they are externally verified.
Are courses all online or can I take a blended or class course locally?
Most of our courses are available as online or classroom-based at a training centre locally. We can also send an instructor to your business to save travel and tailor the course to your business. To save time and money you can take most courses in a blended format with online and class training.
What People are Saying
What people are saying about this course
“Very informative course”
- Lisa from Lancashire
“The Advance Pet First Aid course is a must for everyone who works with Cats, Dogs & Small Animals. The knowledge you get from completing this course may save a pet's life.”
- Vicki, Pet Sitter/Dog Walker from Wiltshire
“Very informative course”
- Lisa from Lancashire
“The Advance Pet First Aid course is a must for everyone who works with Cats, Dogs & Small Animals. The knowledge you get from completing this course may save a pet's life.”
- Vicki, Pet Sitter/Dog Walker from Wiltshire
