Keeping Dogs Safe in Professional Practice
Canine First Aid & Health Checks
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K9 First Aid & Health Checks Course
(Benchmarked at Level 4)
Review and update your canine first aid, canine risk rating and health monitoring skills to proactively manage complex clinical situations. Keep dogs consistently safe and advance your skills.
Want to access this certificated CPD course? Join the K9 Therapy Hub (£17/month) to complete 22 study hours at your preferred pace.
This online short CPD course exceeds the ordinary and is a mastery opportunity for therapists working with dogs in a professional environment!
It’s led by canine physiotherapists with over 32 years of clinical experience, specialising in canine physiotherapy, clinical hydrotherapy, rehabilitation and well being. Coupled to 21 years of expertise as an accredited clinical educator and you have the perfect course for therapists.
By the end of this course you’ll be able to:
- Review your emergency action plans so you’re prepared for any challenge
- Check and validate your work emergency contacts so you are up to date
- Check your canine first aid box so you are prepared for all eventualities
- Advance your skills so you can effectively deal with complex situations
- Record 22 CPD hours of study to meet your professional requirements
Imagine… advancing your K9 first aid and health monitoring skills!
Does this course meet your goals?
- Do you need to review your canine first aid and risk rating skills?
- Have you recently updated your K9 health checks and monitoring?
- Are you struggling to find a practical course specifically for therapists?
- Do you need endorsed certificated CPD hours for your clinical portfolio?
What’s inside?
Welcome Chapter
Orientation, learning outcomes and study tips.
Unit 1: First Aid
First aid assessment, canine risk rating skills, emergency categories, emergency strategies for clinic, canine cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cCPR), canine first aid box and bandaging. Includes a downloadable workbook, templates, resources and a quiz.
Unit 2: Health Checks
Explores a range of health checks and skills. Includes assessment for canine ears, eyes, nose, body condition, coat, paws, nails, pads and sleep. Heart rate monitoring, pulse checks, CRT, mucous membrane checks and current canine water intoxication facts. Includes downloadable articles, resources and a quiz.
Next Steps + Submission Chapter
For those wanting certification for this endorsed CPD course (benchmarked at level 4) to verify their 22 study hours, submission of the completed provided workbook including a practical skills assignment is processed by our internal moderator.
The units include our own unique technical instructional videos, video links, scripted lessons, downloadable resources, bandaging poster, useful clinical templates to edit and use, assignment workbook, useful links, quizzes, video outtakes and references.
What others are saying
“I needed to do my refresher Canine First Aid course and this course was very affordable and specifically written for therapists. I was concerned about missing out on the practical side, but was pleasantly surprised in how the course was delivered.
I was pleased to be able to download and print off the First Aid booklets which I’ve found a great resource for my clinic. The first aid practical sessions were led with clear concise videos which I could pause and play over and over again to make sure I had carried it out correctly and understood the information.
Putting together an annotated storyboard showing each step of my clinical skills really helped reinforce my practical training. I would highly recommend this online course to all therapists.”
Tracey J Dempsey, Downward Dog Physiotherapy for Humans and Hounds, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
Answers to some of your questions
Who is this course best for?
This course is the perfect refresher CPD for therapists. It’s ideal for professionals who wish to update their clinical skills in current canine first aid, risk assessment and health checks. This proactive approach is to ensure safe practice is consistently achieved in the complex clinical setting.
How do I sign up?
This short CPD course is found in the K9 Therapy Hub, our monthly membership site. All you do is join the hub and access this exciting CPD learning experience for only £17 per month. You can do this as quick as you want and access the Hub for as long as you need, as you are in control.
Which credentials will I get for completing this course?
An electonic downloadable CPD Certificate for this benchmarked Level 4 Certificate in Canine First Aid + Health Checks is issued to registrants who successfully complete this course.
What assignment do I need to complete?
We provide you with a PPT Workbook to build your assignment answers as you progress through the course. The answers are a mixture of bullet lists, short written answers, plus an annotated storyboard of you doing the tasks to showcase your practical skill.
Once you have completed the course and submitted your Workbook assignment for processing and verifying, we will release your dated CPD Certificate to you. This can either be stored on your personalised Dashboard or you can download a copy for your records.
You can also chose not to complete your Workbook and self certificate your studies.
Do I need to buy books and additional learning materials?
We provide you with all the resources you need to achieve your award. These include our unique instructional technical videos (K9TV and OneShots), video links, written resources, templates, case studies, downloadable pdfs and ongoing support through emails and our private K9 Community.
How do I know if this is the right course for me?
Unsure if this course is a good fit for you, or have questions or concerns? Check out our free resources on our website (articles, blogs) and videos on our YouTube Channel to see if we are the right fit for you.
Meet Barbara Houlding
As an accredited clinical educator, I help those working with dogs to progress their skills.
My vision is to support canine-focused individuals and find solutions for their growth and success in canine healthcare. Whether new to this sector or an experienced therapist, I empower you to shape your own canine clinical journey.
“I advocate to work with dogs and their consent, making a real difference to their mobility and lives.”
