Canine First Aid Level 2 (VTQ)
Online & Classroom Training Course
Video Playtime
2 hours and 50 minutes
Video Count
56 videos
Audio
English
Captions
English
Proof of Completion
Certificate
This Course Includes:
- Endorsed by Skills for Care & TQUK
- 3.0 hrs CPD Certificate
- Evidence Based Training Certificate
- Instant printable wall certificate
- 24/7 on-demand video
- Access on mobile
- Weekly refresher video
- Expiration reminder
- Student manual
Preview the course content:
Section 1
Introduction to Canine First Aid
- Course introduction 2:07
- Course overview 1:27
- What is pet first aid and why do we need it 1:56
- and more...
Section 2
CPR, Accidents and First Aid
- Breathing and Respiratory Problems 3:09
- Dog CPR Introduction 3:53
- Dog CPR 9:17
- and more...
Section 3
Medical Conditions
- Types of Bleeding 2:03
- Dressings, Bandages and Controlling Bleeding 4:28
- Woundclot veterinary haemostatic gauze 2:06
- and more...
Section 4
Different types and sizes of dogs
- The Older Dog 3:29
- Brachycephalic dogs 3:16
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Most people take this training as a requirement for their job or for their personal life. Whether you work in healthcare or another profession or are simply looking for a new qualification, ProTrainings has the course that is suitable for you! Online courses allow you to train at your own pace, in your own time.
Some professionals that may need a this course include:
- Dog owners
- Groomers
- Kennels
- Pet stores
More about this course
This course is aimed at anyone who requires a course in first aid for dogs. It is ideal for dog owners or dog professionals. Understanding basic first aid for your dog will give you the skills to assist them and prevent them from getting worse before your vet gives professional help. The certificate is valid for three years.
This qualification is also available with an Endorsed Certificate from TQUK, for an extra charge if required.
With the online course, we add extra videos which you will be able to see for eight months to keep you up to date with your skills. With our online classroom courses, you will receive free weekly refresher video emails to keep your skills fresh and update you on the latest news. All students will receive a free login area to our website where you can download a free student manual and control other settings. Online students can print off their certificate online on completion, and classroom students will receive an official ProTrainings wall certificate and wallet card in the post after the course.
This qualification and most of the other ProTrainings qualifications are Endorsed by TQUK to show our commitment to extra levels of compliance and quality assurance.
This course comes with 3.0 hrs (4.0 class) of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 2 hours and 50 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
- Student Manual (V8.4) - Pet First Aid
- Animal Poisons Line Leaflet
- Animal Poisons Line Poster Image
- Animal Poisons Line sticker image
- CPR hand placement and CPR on dogs leaflet
- Catastrophic bleeding and trauma First Aid Guidance From ProTrainings.
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) - link to the NHS website
- Dog CPR Flowchart
- Dog first aid CPR flowchart
- Find out what other courses are available as video online, blended and classroom courses nationally - our course finder
- Free student first aid program leaflet
- Government Advice - Best Practice Hand Rub
- Pet CPR Flow Chart
- Pet Emergency Contact Sheet and Care
- Pet First Aid Trained logo that you can add to your websites, social media and leaflets - Jpeg file
- ProTrainings Pet First Aid Dog Bodily Statistics - Handout
- ProTrainings Pet First Aid Handout - Normal Temperatures Pulse Rates and Respiration Rates for Pets
- ProTrainings Pet Vital Signs Handout
- STAT Tourniquet leaflet - for humans and pets
- Sign up for free Student First Aid - use code SCH-376-61-571
- Vestibular Syndrome in Dogs and Cats - Fact Sheet
- Visit the First Aid Show free for first aid and medical videos
- Woundclot - haemostatic gauze for all types of bleeding
- Woundclot leaflet with price list - 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What range of pet courses are available?
There are different pet first aid courses from a comprehensive pet first aid course or a canine version to an advanced course for those who would like more information on pet first aid. There is a pet professionals course and specialist courses for security dog owners and one for the emergency services. Dog and cat care courses complete the range.
I want to complete a short practical module after completing the online course, is this possible?
We have a network of over 1000 approved and monitored instructors to deliver a short skill training session nationwide or we can come to your workplace to deliver the training. This blended training saves class time and provides the same qualification. Contact us on 01206 805359 to discuss your options.
What is Pet First Aid?
Pet first aid is the immediate treatment of sick of injured pets before urgent assistance of a vet. The courses cover what to do in an emergency as well as how to prevent common accidents and depending on the course, details of different medical conditions and injuries.
What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?
CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.
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