Canine First Aid
A comprehensive online CPD course to equip you for any emergency. By taking a proactive approach to your skills, you ensure you are fully prepared to support even the most complex client situations. Ideal as a complete standalone qualification or a rigorous clinical refresher.
Are your clinical first aid skills ready for an unexpected emergency?
You are a professional who always puts the dog first. However, when an unexpected clinical situation arises, it's completely natural to feel unsure if you haven't needed to use your first aid protocols recently.
You are not alone. Many therapists feel uncertain about handling emergency situations simply because they haven't practised the protocols recently. This can lead to unnecessary anxiety when working with high-risk cases or complex clinical situations.
It doesn't have to be this way. Imagine feeling...
- Calm and Prepared
Knowing exactly how to secure the scene, assess the patient and administer life-saving care without hesitation.
- Clinically Confident
Trusting your clinical reasoning to make fast, accurate decisions during high-stress situations.
- A Trusted Authority
Stepping up as a professional to provide immediate help and clear guidance when it matters most.
For Every Therapist Delivering Clinical Care
This course is essential for Veterinary Physiotherapists, Clinical Hydrotherapists, Massage Therapists, MSK Therapists and Osteopaths.
This is not about "walls of text" or passive video watching. This is a dynamic, interactive experience designed to progress your clinical skills and practice, to consistently offer a safe and professional service.
Interactive Clinical Skills
No passive learning here. Engage with tools to advance your professional practice.
Set Your Own Pace
Designed for the busy therapist. Fast track it or take your time; you have unlimited access as a Hub member.
Professionally Recognised
Fully certificated and recognised by major professional associations for your CPD and insurance requirements.
Interactive + Applied
Engage with dynamic clinical tools, accurate vital signs and up-to-date assessments for emergencies.
Clinical Perspective
Go beyond theory. Packed with clinical memos and notes that link knowledge directly to your clinical setting.
A Dynamic Experience
Take a look inside the course. Beautiful, easy to navigate and designed to help you focus.
Explore + Progress Your Clinical Skills
Clinical Context
Establish a safe and professional foundation for emergency incidents.
- Aims + Rules: Core principles and concepts of first aid
- Vital Signs: Fundamental techniques and assessment skills
- Handling + Communication: Ensuring safety and connection
Clinical Assessment + Action
Master the critical life support surveys and actions required during an emergency.
- Assessment Processes: Step-by-step surveys and safety checks
- Vital Signs: Monitoring heart rate and respiration
- Canine CPR (ABC): Life support action and clinical protocols
Clinical Bandaging Skills
Develop hands-on, multi-layered bandaging techniques through a practical lab.
- Bandaging the Limb: Multi-layered support protocols
- Bandaging the Tail: Ensuring stability and protection
- Bandaging the Ear: Safety and airway management
Consolidation + Best Practice
Implement strict review structures to cement your safe practice post-incident.
- Hygiene + Protocols: Essential standards for infection control
- Recordkeeping + Incident Reporting: Clinical compliance and documentation
- Course Reflection: Final protocol review and ongoing action plan
Your Mentor
Barbara Houlding
As the UK's first Accredited Clinical Educator in Veterinary Physiotherapy, I design CPD experiences that are exciting, engaging and grounded in safe clinical insights.
I advocate working with dogs and their consent, making a real difference to their mobility and lives. That same clinical perspective shapes every course I create.
These first aid protocols have been perfected over decades of clinical practice, providing you with the exact emergency procedures I use and trust when it matters most.
What is the K9 Therapy Hub?
The Hub is your professional community, designed to support your clinical growth and equip you for any clinical emergency.
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- Certificated CPD courses providing verified study hours for your professional portfolio
- The Therapist's Toolkit offers you micro CPD for moment-to-moment clinical support
- Consent-focused protocols developed to nurture the therapist-dog partnership
- Dynamic professional forms including clinical templates, audit checklists and wellbeing trackers
- Clinical Community access for collaborative case support and professional peer networking
- Ethical Pricing Promise: Premium professional access with complete transparency
Your Questions Answered
Who is this course ideal for?
This CPD study is designed for therapists, Veterinary Physiotherapists, Clinical Hydrotherapists, Canine Rehabilitation Professionals, Canine Massage Therapists and Musculoskeletal Therapists. Whether you are a newly qualified professional or an experienced practitioner, this course will enhance your clinical skills and confidence in canine first aid.
What certificate will I receive?
On completion, you submit a CPD certificate assignment from within the course, reflecting on the topics studied. Once verified, you receive an electronic CPD certificate endorsed for 12 hours of study. This is suitable for your professional association, portfolio, insurance records, and continuing professional development.
Do I need to buy any additional materials?
Everything you need is included in the course; interactive lessons, interactive forms, clinical notes, downloadable templates and guided reflection tools. Just reliable wifi and you are ready to study.
Ready to Ensure You Are Prepared for Any Clinical Emergency?
The Canine First Aid course is delivered exclusively through the K9 Therapy Hub. Join today to gain immediate access to this course and ensure you are fully prepared for any clinical emergency.
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