Description
Class Information
Join us for this interactive 3-hour Equine Emergency First Aid Certification Class is Live on Zoom.
Participation Requirements
To maintain the interactive, hands-on format of this live training, please ensure the following:
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Use a desktop or laptop computer — mobile phones are not recommended.
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Reliable internet connection, and working camera and microphone.
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The instructor must be able to see all participants throughout the session to verify participation — this is required for certification.
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Multiple participants at one location may share a single device, provided each person is clearly visible on camera and the screen is large enough for viewing.
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Full attendance and active participation are mandatory.
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A short multiple-choice quiz will be available within 24–48 hours of the class and must be completed within 14 days to receive certification.
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Only registered, paid participants may attend the course.
Registration Includes
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Official Equine Emergency First Aid Certification (valid for 2 years)
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2-year membership to the Pet Emergency Education’s Online Resource Center
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Choice of full-color printed reference manual
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Optional frameable business certificate for barns and ranches
Certificates will be available for download upon successful participation in the class and achieving a passing score on the required multiple choice examination.
Class Highlights
- Transporting and Restraining Sick or Injured Horses: Learn proper techniques for safely moving and restraining horses during emergencies to minimize further injury and stress.
- Creating an Emergency Plan and Assembling a First Aid Kit: Understand the importance of having a comprehensive emergency plan and a fully stocked first aid kit, tailored for equine needs, on your farm or at events.
- Triage and Physical Assessments: Acquire skills to quickly evaluate a horse’s condition, perform triage, and obtain vital signs to make informed decisions about immediate care.
- Handling Traumatic Injuries: Get hands-on training in managing wounds, fractures, and other traumatic injuries, including how to apply emergency splints and dress wounds effectively.
- Using Safety Ropes and Performing Quick-Release Ties: Learn practical techniques for using safety ropes and performing quick-release knots to ensure the safety of both the horse and handler during emergency situations.
- Managing Severe Bleeding, Burns, Eye Injuries, and Digestive Issues: Gain knowledge in dealing with severe bleeding, burns, eye injuries, and digestive problems, which are common emergency scenarios in equine care.
- Emergency Situations on the Trail or at Horse Shows: Prepare for emergencies that may occur during trail rides, competitions, or other equine events, ensuring you’re equipped to respond wherever you are.
