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Dog First Aid Course

What will I learn?

Get proper skills with our Dog First Aid Course, designed for veterinary professionals looking to improve their emergency response skills. Learn how to properly clean and disinfect cuts, manage serious bleeding, and put on bandages. Safely move injured dogs, check their vitals, and stop shock. Become good at writing down what happened and talking to vet teams. Get better at dealing with worried pet owners calmly and clearly. Join now to make sure every dog gets the best care possible.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Master wound care: Clean, disinfect, and bandage dog injuries properly.

Control bleeding: Manage serious bleeding confidently and accurately.

Safe transport: Get injured dogs ready and secure for safe transport in a vehicle.

Shock management: Spot and stabilise dogs showing signs of shock.

Effective reporting: Write clear reports and talk to vet teams.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.