Description

Course 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.

Benefits for Pet Owners and Animal Professionals:

Knowing how to perform pet CPR and first aid can significantly enhance your skills as a pet owner, animal care professional, or veterinary staff member. This training prepares you to handle emergencies confidently, demonstrating your commitment to pet safety and health. Being able to respond quickly to medical situations reduces the severity of injuries, minimizes complications, and provides peace of mind knowing that you are equipped to protect the animals in your care.

Benefits for Pets:

When pet owners and professionals are trained in CPR and first aid, pets have a better chance of receiving immediate, life-saving care during an emergency. The ability to act swiftly and correctly can significantly reduce the risk of serious injury or complications, ensuring a higher level of safety and well-being. Your preparedness also reassures pet owners that their animals are in capable hands.

Course Format:

The course is delivered through self-paced online modules, allowing participants to learn at their own convenience. It includes video demonstrations, online resources, quizzes for reinforcement, and a comprehensive reference guide. Students will have access to ongoing support from Pet Emergency Academy’s expert community, ensuring they stay up-to-date with best practices in pet emergency care.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, participants will earn a Pet CPR and First Aid Certification, valid for two years. This certification demonstrates your dedication to pet safety and enhances your credentials as a responsible and prepared animal caregiver.

Who Should Enroll:

This course is ideal for pet owners, veterinary professionals, animal shelter staff, pet sitters, trainers, and anyone who wants to be fully prepared for pet-related emergencies. No prior medical training is required, making the course accessible to anyone who cares for animals.

Enroll in the Pet CPR and First Aid course today and take a proactive step towards safeguarding the health, safety, and well-being of pets in your life.

Course participants will receive the following:

• A copy of our full color Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Reference Guide as an E-book or printed book (add’l $24.95)
• 2 year subscription to the Pet Emergency Education Online Resource Center
• Upon successful completion and receiving a passing score on all assessments,  an official certificate may be printed immediately at the link under the final exam section
• 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**

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

“This program 20-750853 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 (3.00 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.”    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 program. This course is NOT RACE approved for licensed veterinarians.