Description
Canine Emergency Wilderness First Aid Certification Program Overview
Registration Includes:
- Official certification valid for 2 years
- 2-year membership to our online Animal Emergency Resource Center
- Full-color ebook reference guide:
- Interactive E-book (view-only, non-printable)
- Businesses, organizations, and groups can request a professional, frameable certificate and window decal to display at their location, promoting their staff’s certification.
Course Overview:
The Canine Wilderness Emergency First Aid program is designed for individuals who work with dogs or engage in outdoor activities where emergency veterinary care may be limited. This course provides comprehensive training in managing medical emergencies in remote settings and teaches essential first aid skills for adventurous dogs. Whether you’re hiking, camping, participating in water activities, or hunting, this program prepares you to respond effectively to a variety of situations where dogs are more susceptible to injury. The course covers critical skills, including how to stabilize a dog’s condition and prevent medical emergencies from worsening, techniques for attending to injured dogs in remote areas, and strategies for conditioning dogs to reduce the risk of injury during strenuous activities. Emphasis is placed on wilderness first aid, with detailed instruction on handling injuries and emergencies commonly encountered in outdoor environments.
Course Format:
This is a lecture-style class with a hands-on session focused helping dogs in remote areas when veterinary care is not readily available.
Course Highlights:
- Emergency First Aid for Wilderness Settings: Learn essential first aid techniques to stabilize and manage a dog’s condition in remote areas where emergency veterinary care may not be readily accessible. The course covers how to address common injuries, such as wounds, fractures, and dehydration, with a focus on maintaining a dog’s safety until professional help is available.
- Handling Injuries in Outdoor Environments: Acquire the skills to assess and treat injuries that frequently occur during outdoor activities, including cuts, sprains, insect bites, and hypothermia. This module provides practical strategies for managing these situations in challenging environments like trails, campsites, and waterways.
- Preparing Dogs for Strenuous Activities: Understand how to condition dogs for outdoor adventures to reduce the risk of injury. The course offers guidance on training, exercise routines, and diet adjustments to prepare a dog for demanding activities such as hiking, hunting, and water sports.
- Preventing and Managing Heat-Related Illnesses: Learn to recognize the early signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke in dogs and take the necessary steps to cool them down safely. This segment emphasizes prevention techniques, such as choosing the right gear, hydration practices, and planning activity times to avoid the hottest parts of the day.
- Navigating Remote Rescue Scenarios: Gain confidence in handling emergency situations where evacuation may be necessary. The course covers techniques for safely transporting injured dogs, building makeshift splints, and using outdoor materials to aid in emergency care while waiting for help.
- Animal Behavior and Stress Management in Emergencies: Discover how stress, fear, or pain can impact a dog’s behavior during an emergency. Learn effective methods to calm and safely restrain a dog while administering first aid, ensuring the safety of both the dog and the handler.
Benefits for Pet Owners and Outdoor Enthusiasts:
This course equips pet owners, outdoor enthusiasts, and professionals with the skills needed to confidently handle emergency situations in wilderness settings. By completing this training, you’ll be better prepared to keep your dog safe and minimize the severity of injuries while enjoying outdoor activities together.
First Aid Supplies:
Pet first aid kits, CPR masks, and other supplies are available for purchase during registration. Items ordered at least 6 days before the class will be available at the event. Orders placed within 6 days of the class will be shipped directly to your provided address.
Pre-registration:
- Ends 3 business days prior to the class date.
- A $5 late fee applies to registrations received after this period. Late registrants will receive their cards, manuals, and any retail items by mail within 5-7 business days after the class.
Certification:
Participants will receive certification in Canine Wilderness Emergency First Aid.
While emergency first aid can improve outcomes in medical emergencies, we strongly recommend that pet owners seek veterinary care in all cases.
Continuing Education Credits for Dog Trainers:
- Trainers certified by CCPDT must provide their CCPDT ID# on the attendance roster to receive CE credit.
- Once received, we will submit your CEU to CCPDT within 5-7 business days.
This program is approved for:
- 3.5 CEUs for CCPDT-certified trainers
- 3.0 CEUs for members of Pet Sitters International, IACP, PACCC, and NADOI
CEU Approvals:
This program is approved to award:
- 3.5 CEUs for CCPDT-certified dog trainers
- 3.0 CEUs for members of Pet Sitters International (PSI)
- 3.0 CEUs for members of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)
- 3.0 CEUs for members of the Professional Animal Care Certification Council (PACCC)
- 3.0 CEUs for members of the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI)
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.