Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Certification

This certification program is our flagship program designed to teach the participant the fundamentals of canine and feline CPR and First Aid 

Program Description: This course provides an overview on how to manage a life-threatening medical emergency that may occur with dogs and cats. It focuses on how to either try to keep the animal alive or prevent its condition from getting worse prior to arriving at a veterinary facility.

Class Highlights:

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Pets: Learn the essential steps for performing CPR on dogs and cats, with techniques that are effective across various breeds and sizes. The course will guide you through identifying signs of cardiac distress, proper hand placement, and delivering effective chest compressions and mouth-to-snout resuscitation.

  • First Aid for Common Pet Injuries: Accidents can happen at any time, and knowing how to respond can make all the difference. This course teaches you how to manage injuries such as cuts, abrasions, bleeding, and fractures. You will learn how to properly clean and dress wounds, apply bandages, and stabilize more severe situations to ensure pets receive the best care possible before reaching a veterinary facility.

  • Choking and Airway Obstruction Management: Pets may experience airway obstructions from various causes, including swallowing objects or food items. This course covers how to recognize choking hazards and perform techniques to clear the airway safely, providing crucial support when time is of the essence.

  • Shock and Poisoning Response: Pets may come into contact with toxic substances like household cleaners, chemicals, or plants. This course will help you identify the symptoms of poisoning and shock, administer first aid, and know when to seek immediate veterinary care. Being prepared for these situations could save a pet’s life.

  • Heatstroke Prevention and Treatment: Pets are vulnerable to heat-related illnesses, especially in hot weather or during strenuous activities. Learn how to prevent heatstroke and treat pets showing signs of overheating, ensuring their comfort and safety in various environments.

  • Animal Behavior and Safe Restraint Techniques: Stress, fear, or pain can affect a pet’s behavior during an emergency. This course provides guidance on humane restraint methods to safely perform first aid without causing additional stress or injury to the animal. These techniques help ensure a calm and controlled response, protecting both the pet and the caregiver.

This class  is ideal for anyone who loves animals including animal professionals, obedience trainers, kennel staff, pet retailers, pet sitters, animal shelter staff/volunteers, rescue personnel, groomers, First Responders, Fire/EMT and pet owners. This course will provide an overview of what to do for a pet in an emergency situation prior to getting veterinary care. Curriculum for all classes is developed by licensed veterinary professionals using veterinary industry standard methods of emergency medical care.

Registration Fee- $74.95

Course participants will receive the following:

An official certificate

A copy of our 88+ page full color Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Reference Guide E-book (printed books may be purchased for an additional $24.95) 

2 year subscription to the Pet Emergency Education Online Resource Center

Copyright access to use the PetCPR+ logo to promote that you are certified

Upon completion of this class participants will be certified in Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid**

“This program 20-746459 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 0.00 CE Credits (0.00 max) being available to any one veterinarian: and/or 3.00 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (4.00 max). This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of: Category Three: Non-Scientific-Practice Management/Professional Development using the delivery method of Seminar/Lecture. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements. RACE does not “accredit” or “endorse” or “certify” any program or person, nor does RACE approval validate the content of the program.” 

3 Professional CEUs to licensed veterinarians (click here to read our continuing education policy for veterinary professionals) This class however is a general care course that may be too basic for veterinarians.

 

Class awards 3 Professional CEUs to veterinary professionals (click here to read our continuing education policy for veterinary professionals)

Although Pet Emergency Education teaches the most current industry standards for animal CPR, we are in no way affiliated with the RECOVER Initiative, its affiliated organizations or its RECOVER training programs.

Course is approved to award continuing education credit for the following animal professional organizations:

Would you like to host a PetCPR+ Certification Class?

Classes are classroom style with no live animals being used.  Instructors will bring professional animal CPR mannequins, anatomical models and utilize medical first aid supplies to teach the necessary skills. Class is 3 hours long and consists of lecture and hands on portions.  Hosts will be required to provide the space, chairs, a table for the instructor and a blank wall for the instructor to display the presentation.

Hosts receive one complimentary registration for hosting the class (as long as there are at least 8 people) and is expected to help advertise the class to get enough participants.  Minimum number of participants is 6 and we have a maximum of 25 participants.  Contact our office with any questions. info.petemergency@gmail.com

For more information and to sign up to host a class Click Here