Course Overview

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The “First Aid for Dogs and Cats” online course provides essential skills to handle pet emergencies with confidence. You’ll learn dog CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), cat first aid, and comprehensive pet emergency care techniques. Gain the knowledge needed to be prepared for emergencies and earn a pet first aid certification. Enroll now to protect your furry friends effectively.

 

What You’ll Learn:

• Confidently handle common dog and cat emergencies

• Master pet first aid for cats and dogs, including CPR techniques

• Recognize normal vital signs in pets and respond to seizures, wounds, and other emergencies

• Support overall health and well-being of dogs and cats

 

Who Should Enroll?

This course is ideal for pet owners, aspiring dog and cat sitters, and anyone aged 13 or older. No prerequisites are required.

 

Canadian Red Cross Online Learning

• Flexible and Self-paced: Access training materials online and learn at your convenience

• Course Length: Approximately 1 hour

• Knowledge Checks: Test your understanding without formal evaluations, with options to review content as needed

 

Boost Your Resume with Pet First Aid Certification

Upon completing the Canadian Red Cross pet first aid course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion.

 

Course Modules

 

Module 1: Recognizing Normal Vital Signs

Learn how to check pets’ vital signs, including breathing rate, hydration, temperature, and heart rate. This foundational knowledge helps you spot unusual signs in your pet.

 

Module 2: Responding to Breathing and Cardiac Emergencies

Discover how to handle life-threatening breathing and cardiac emergencies in pets. Learn to assess airways, breathing, and circulation, and practice CPR and choking first aid for dogs and cats.

 

Module 3: Treating Wounds and Bleeding

Understand how to identify and care for different types of pet wounds, including abrasions and lacerations. Gain skills to control bleeding, dress wounds, and ensure proper healing.

 

Module 4: Assisting Pets During Seizures

Equip yourself to manage pet seizures calmly and safely. Learn seizure symptoms, causes, and when to seek veterinary help.

 

Module 5: Preventative Care and Pet Well-being

Focus on preventative care to keep your pets healthy. Learn emergency preparedness tips to help pets live long, healthy lives.

 

Get certified in pet first aid to provide life-saving care for your beloved animals.

 

Enroll in our online “First Aid for Dogs and Cats” course today!