Keeping Dogs Safe in Professional Practice
Canine First Aid CPD Course
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NEW Canine First Aid CPD Course
(L4 Portfolio CPD – 12 hours study)
Audit, review and update your canine first aid skills to proactively manage complex clinical situations and keep dogs consistently safe.
This online CPD course is not your average course, its an interactive experience and fast track opportunity for therapists working with dogs in a professional environment.
It’s created by Barbara Houlding specifically for therapists. With over 43 years of clinical experience linked to 21 years as an Accredited Clinical Educator; you have the perfect course for practitioners.
Want to access this CPD course? Join our K9 Therapy Hub (£17 / month) and stay a member for as long as you need to complete this course, at your own pace.
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
- audit your canine first aid box so you are prepared for all eventualities
- Advance skills so you can effectively deal with complex situations
- Log 12 CPD study hours to meet your professional requirements
Imagine… advancing your K9 first aid and being up-to-date!
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, 4 chapter contents and online study guide.
Chapter 1: Principles + Concepts
First aid aims and rules, legislation, vital signs assessment, handling and communication, saftey and techniques.
Chapter 2: Clinical Assessment + Action
First aid assessment processes, emergency classification, emergency surveys, safety, extensive Emergency Directory, canine vital signs, canine ABC and CPR, Practical Lab – skills.
Chapter 3: Clinical Bandaging Skills
First aid box and materials, prepartion and organisation, bandaging processes and protocols for the dogs limbs, ear and tail for safety and support Practical Lab – bandaging skills.
Chapter 4: Consolidation + Best Practice
Clinical skills review, hygiene and protocols, infection control, clinical abbreviations for first aid, record keeping and incident reporting, reflection on skills.
Well Done + Next Steps
Assignment from Chapter 4 upload and certification process.
This interactive and experiential course focuses on your clinical and practice needs and includes our own unique technical instructional videos, sticky videos, flip cards, emergency action directory, downloadable resources, interactive clinical forms, audits and useful practice links.
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 ideal for canine therapists and other professionals who wish to update their clinical skills in current canine first aid. This proactive approach is to ensure safe practice is consistently achieved in the complex clinical setting.
How do I sign up?
This Portfolio 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 course 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 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 brilliant interactive clinical forms to complete as prt of the course and you upload your course reflection form at the end of the course to verify your CPD completion.
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), sticky videos, flip cards, interactive audit forms, clinical memos and downloadable pdfs. you also have 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 our ethos resonates with you.