Basic First Aid for Animals and Pets by Futurelearn
Discover the fundamentals of pet first aid and be ready to respond in an emergency whilst waiting for veterinary help.
Course Highlights
- Assess situations where animals may need first aid treatment.
- Identify vital signs to look out for.
- Discuss how to handle sick and injured animals.
- Summarise how to treat various wounds in injured animals.
- Describe toxicity, seizures, and choking.
- Evaluate temperature, stings, and injuries.
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
5 Topics
Introduction to the course
Assessing the situation
Vital signs
Planning injuries and shock
Wrap up
5 Topics
Introduction to Week 2
Wounds
First Aid 1: Toxicity seizures and choking
First Aid 2: Temperature bites stings and injuries
Wrap up
Basic First Aid for Animals and Pets
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