First Aid for Dogs & Cats
First Aid for Dogs & Cats (Online Course)
This online course takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
*Please allow up to 1 business hour for your online course link to be sent via email after registration. If our offices are closed, you will receive your online course link within 1 business hour from when we next open.
Prerequisite: None
The online First Aid for Dogs and Cats course teaches you how to respond to common emergencies involving cats and dogs. This course covers essential skills like dog CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), cat first aid, and pet emergency care. Learn how to be prepare for any emergency and obtain a pet first aid certification. Enroll now to protect your furry friends with confidence!
What will you learn?
- How to handle common dog and cat emergencies confidently
- Skills to perform dog first aid and cat first aid
- Learn to identify normal vital signs and perform CPR for dogs and cats
- Learn how to manage wounds, respond to seizures, and support overall dog and cat health and well-being
Who should take the First Aid for Dogs and Cats course?
- Pet owners and anyone interested in becoming a dog sitter or a cat sitter.
- Anyone 13 years of age and older. This course has no prerequisites.
Canadian Red Cross Online-Based Learning
- Self-directed: Learn at your own pace by working through the training materials online
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour online
- At the end of each module, there will be a short knowledge check. These are not tests; you are not being evaluated. They are just there so you can check your own understanding of what has been covered so far. Remember, you can always go back and review if you wish
Curriculum
Module 1: Knowing What's Normal
Module 2: Breathing and Cardiac Emergencies
Module 3: Wounds and Bleeding
Module 4: Seizures
Module 5: Preventative Care, Health, and Well-being
Upon completion, participants will receive a Canadian Red Cross certificate for First Aid for Dogs & Cats.
