Diploma in Pet First Aid Practices

Overview:

Animal care has become a huge industry over the last few years, so it’s no surprise that there are 20,000 animal care businesses in the UK. The animal care sector employs over 200,000 people in the UK, so the industry is always seeking qualified professionals. It has never been a better time to gain a Pet First Aid Practices, and once your qualified you can work in all kinds of establishments, zoos, kennels, or catteries. As you can see, with a Pet First Aid Practices qualification you’ll have loads of options!

This Diploma in Pet First Aid Practices has been created by experts within the animal care industry, who will take you through comprehensive training, covering fundamental topics such as: how to take control in a first aid situation, how to prioritise first aid situations, how to develop first aid techniques, and best practices. You’ll develop your own excellent animal care technique, which you can use to put into practice in the workplace.

Learning with Global Edulink has many advantages. The course material is delivered straight to you, and can be adapted to fit in with your lifestyle. It is created by experts within the industry, meaning you are receiving accurate information, which is up-to-date and easy to understand.

This course is comprised of professionally narrated e-Learning modules, interactive quizzes, tests and exams. All delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months). An effective support service and study materials will build your confidence to secure your qualification.

Course Objectives:

• Understand first aid practices
• Learn how to take control in an emergency
• Understand how to prioritise
• Learn first aid best practices

Who is this course aimed at?

This course is ideally suited for anyone hoping to work in a kennel, cattery, or as a veterinary care assistant. In addition, this course would be extremely helpful for any pet owners.

Course Benefits:

• Free examination and official e-certificate
• Gain an accredited UK qualification
• Access to excellent quality video tutorials
• Learners will be eligible for an NUS Discount Card
• Excellent tutor support Monday-Friday
• One year’s access to the course
• Support by phone, live chat, and email
• Join a friendly online learning platform

Course Units:

• Module 01: Introduction to Pet First Aid
• Module 02: First Aid Practices
• Module 03: Taking Control in a First Aid Situation
• Module 04: Prioritise the Problems and First Aid Practices
• Module 05: Various Pet First Aid Techniques
• Module 06: Best First Aid Practices for your Pet

Course Description:

This online training course is comprehensive and designed to cover the topics listed under the curriculum.

Course Access Duration:

This course is delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months). As this is an online course, you have no set timetable and can study at your own pace. Move through the modules as fast or slow as you wish, and return to previous sections at any point.

Method of Assessment:

At the end of the course learners will also take an online multiple choice questions assessment test. This online multiple choice questions test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.

Certification:

Successful learners will be awarded a Diploma in Pet First Aid Practices.

Entry Requirements:

Learners should be age 16 or over, and must have a basic understanding of Maths, English, and ICT.

Progression and Career Path:

What job can I get with this diploma?

• Veterinary Care Assistant (average UK yearly salary: £15,482)

Typical duties include:

• Cleaning out and changing bedding
• Ensuring that animal enclosures are maintained
• Grooming and socialising animals
• Preparing food and feeding animals
• Assisting with moving animals
• Dog walking
• Checking for signs of illness
• Keeping relevant records

What other jobs can I get with this diploma?

• Kennel Assistant (average UK yearly salary: £15,600)
• Dog Groomer (average UK yearly salary: £17,798)
• Laboratory Animal Caretaker (average UK yearly salary: £15,482)
• Zoo Keeper (average UK yearly salary: £13,000)
• Dog Walker (average UK yearly salary: £11,120)

Course Curriculum
1: Introduction To Pet First Aid
2: First Aid Practices
3: Taking Control In A First Aid Situation
4: Prioritise The Problems And First Aid Practices
5: Various Pet First Aid Techniques
6: Best First Aid Practices For Your Pet