What to expect
In Person learning
This class is offered in-person to give the learner the opportunity to practice with the instructors guidance.
Small groups
Classes are usually kept at no more than 20 students to allow for personal attention to everybody’s needs.
Hands on practice
In this class the instructor will demonstrate proper first aid response for several scenarios. Participants will have the opportunity to practice them on stuffed dogs and animal CPR dummies.
comprehensive theory session
The theoretical part of the class is held classroom style.
Questions are not only welcome, but encouraged!
manual and certification
All participants receive a comprehensive first aid manual with everything they learn in the class.
The certificate is valid for 3 years.
Follow up
After the class each student receives a follow up email with helpful information and printables.
I also offer bi-annual virtual Q&A’s via Microsoft Teams.
Curriculum*
Theory
Basic care (hair, skin, nails, teeth, anal glands)
Basic nutrition, exercise
Vaccination
Parasites
Conditioning for treatment
Risk Management (home, environment, toxins)
First aider roles & responsibilities
Breaks & Fractures
Burns
Choking, object extraction, swallowed objects
CPR
Convulsions/seizures
Cuts/wounds
Drowning & hyper-hydration
Ear issues
Eye issues
Frostbite/hypothermia
Heatstroker/hyperthermia
Heart problems
Impalement/penetration
Other animals (livestock injuries, porcupine quills, skunk spray, bites, stings)
Lameness
Injuries (head, spinal, mouth, tongue, nose, claw, pad)
Poison response
Shock
Swimmer’s tail
Digestive issues
Traffic accidents
Administering medication
First aid kit contents & emergency information
Practice
Emergency restraint & muzzling
Nose to tail survey
Mouth sweep for obstruction and choke response
Mouth to nose resuscitation & CPR
Basic leg bandage
Robert Jones bandage for broken legs
Ear/head bandage
Foot/claw bandage
Covering an infected eye
Elizabethan collar
Stabilizing neck or spine for transport
Wrapping swimmer’s tail
All scenarios can be repeated multiple times if desired.
Upcoming Dates
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*As all classes are frequently reviewed and updated, curriculum is subject to change.