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To introduce you to your Pet First Aid Instructor course, this section begins with a short introduction and course overview before you meet our vet and learn about Pet First Aid and the Law, and the role of the first aider. You will learn how to keep your pet safe in an emergency as well as pet-proofing your own home and the importance of hand hygiene and the use of gloves. In addition, this section contains specific training on car accidents, and how to treat injuries commonly caused by car accidents
The correct kit and equipment is important to any first aider. In this section, we look at Pet First Aid Kits, including collars, sprays, wipes plasters, and powders. You will learn about the bandages we use, including bandage aftercare and the use of foil blankets.
This section contains information on how to carry out an initial assessment and how to check general health, this includes taking the pulse and temperature, looking at their gum colour, and collecting a urine sample. We look at the different ways animals show pain and give an example of how to carry out a comprehensive assessment and check vital signs.
In this section, you will learn about the different injuries you are likely to see, and how to treat them in a first aid emergency, including bandaging techniques and inducing vomiting.
There are many types of illnesses, in this section, you will learn about the most common, their signs and symptoms, and when to seek veterinary help.